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Houston Dash Fall At Home 3-1 Against Washington Spirit

April 12, 2024 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Houston Dash News Release


HOUSTON - The Houston Dash suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Washington Spirit at Shell Energy Stadium earlier today. Before the match, the team commemorated the 10th anniversary of the inaugural Dash match with pregame recognitions, in-game activations and the return of club legends.

The Dash took the lead in the opening minute of the match after Natalie Jacobs capitalized on a loose ball inside the box. The Spirit attempted to clear a corner kick, ultimately guiding the ball into Jacobs' path for her first goal in the NWSL. This was the fastest goal scored by the Dash in team history.

The Spirit scored the equalizer after Ouleye Sarr forced a turnover inside the box in the 52nd minute. Sarr played the ball to Hal Hershfelt at the near post for her second goal of the season. The visitors would score twice in the final stretch of the game to secure three points. This was the first time the Spirit defeated the Dash since the 2021 season.

Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell was called into action in the 20th minute to deny Ashley Hatch at the near post. The goalkeeper finished with four saves against the Spirit.

Houston nearly doubled their lead in the 41st minute off a cross from María Sánchez into the heart of the box. Diana Ordóñez challenged for the ball, nearly forcing an own goal but the Spirit backline recovered to clear the danger. The duo and six of their teammates returned to Houston over the last two days from international duty.

Campbell denied Trinity Rodman at the near post in the 50th minute. The Dash goalkeeper was honored before the game for reaching 150 starts in the NWSL, the first goalkeeper to reach that mark with one team.

The Dash travels to Oregon next week to open a two-game road trip and close the month in Salt Lake City when they face the Utah Royals. The team returns to Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday, May 5 to host the Kansas City Current.

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Houston Dash (1-2-2, 4 points) 1-3 Washington Spirit (3-1-0; 9 pts.)

NWSL Regular Season - Game 4

Shell Energy Stadium - Houston, Texas

Attendance: 7,767

SCORING SUMMARY

TEAM ‚ ‚ ‚ ‚

1H ‚ ‚ ‚

2H ‚ ‚ ‚

FT ‚ ‚ ‚ ‚

Houston Dash

1

0

1

Washington Spirit

0

3

3

HOU: Natalie Jacobs 1 (Sarah Putnigam 1) 1'

WAS: Hal Hershfelt 2 (Ouleye Sarr 1) 51'

WAS: Brittany Ratcliffe 1 (Casey Krueger 1) 81'

WAS: Croix Bethune 2 (Gabby Carle 1) 83'

LINEUPS:

Houston Dash: Jane Campbell (c); Natalie Jacobs (Courtney Petersen 47'), Sophie Schmidt, Sarah Puntigam; Yuki Nagasoto (Havana Solaun 55'), Maria Sanchez, Andressa (Michelle Alozie 63'), Avery Patterson (Kiki Van Zanten, 77'), Elin Rubensson, Amanda West (Cece Kizer 77'), Diana Ordóñez

Unused substitutes: Emily Alvarado, Belle Bride, Sophie Hirst, Jyllissa Harris

Total shots: 9 (Avery Patterson 3); Shots on goal: 1 (Natalie Jacobs 1); Fouls: 13 (Elin Rubensson 4); Offside: 2 (Natalie Jacobs and Amanda West tied with 1); Corner kicks: 8 Saves: 4 (Jane Campbell 4)

Washington Spirit: Aubrey Kingsbury (c), Casey Krueger, Annaïg Butel, Tara McKeown, Gabby Carle, Croix Bethune (Chloe Ricketts 89'), Andi Sullivan (Paige Metayer 72'), Hal Hershfelt, Trinity Rodman (Lena Silano 89'),Ouleye Sarr (Brittney Ratcliffe 72'), Ashley Hatch (Courtney Brown 65')

Unused substitutes: Lyza Bosselmann, Anna Heilferty, Heather Stainbrook,

Total shots: 12 (Trinity Rodman 5); Shots on goal: 7 (Trinity Rodman 3); Fouls: 6 (Ashley Hatch 2); Offside: 2 (Tara McKeown and Lena Silano tied with 1); Corner kicks: 4; Saves: 1 (Aubrey Kingsbury 1)

DISCIPLINE:

HOU: Croix Bethune (caution: foul) 24'

HOU: Elin Rubensson (caution: foul) 76'

OFFICIALS:

Referee: Alyssa Nichols

Assistant: Matthew Schwartz

Assistant: Art Arustamyan

Fourth Official: Sean Caouette

VAR: Robi Hullner

Weather: 60 degrees, cloudy skies

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