Ashley Sanchez of the North Carolina Courage reacts following her goal

First-half strike from Sanchez seals win over Dash

HOUSTON - The North Carolina Courage beat the Houston Dash, 1-0, off a late first-half goal from Ashley Sanchez. With the win, the Courage improved to 2W-1L-2D on the season. Sanchez broke the deadlock open just before half, scoring her fourth goal of the season. Manaka Matsukubo picked up the assist on the goal, playing Sanchez in behind the Dash defense to set her up for a cross-goal finish. The assist marked Manaka's ... Full Story