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Houston Dash Winning Streak Ends in Kentucky against Racing Louisville FC

Published on June 20, 2021 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Houston Dash News Release


LOUISVILLE, KY. - The Houston Dash returned from the international break this afternoon and fell 1-0 to Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium.

Louisville took the lead midway through the second half after Ebony Salmon dribbled around two Dash defenders at the top of the box. Salmon's game-winning effort in the 71st minute was also her first professional goal.

Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell was called into action in the 9th minute as she made a save on Lauren Milliet's effort from the edge of the box. The Dash shot stopper finished with four saves.

Houston tested Louisville goalkeeper Michele Betos with two long-range efforts in the 14th minute, beginning with Sophie Schmidt's effort that just missed the inside of the far post. Shea Groom forced a save seconds later with an effort from outside the box.

Groom forced a save again in 33rd minute, Betos' touch on her header bounced off the crossbar to an oncoming Maria Sanchez who found the back of the net. Her effort was ruled offside, but Sanchez knocked on the door again four minutes later with an effort from inside the box that went wide of the far post.

Jasmyne Spencer was denied in the 85th minute by the Louisville backline and two minutes later the forward found forward Veronica Latsko inside the box. Latsko's effort was save by Betos and the rebound was quickly cleared by the Louisville defense. Houston finished with eight shots on goal and forced seven saves from the Louisville shot stopper.

Houston return to BBVA Stadium on Saturday, June 26 to face the Orlando Pride. For tickets and additional information, visit HoustonDash.com.

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Racing Louisville FC (2-2-1; 7 pts.) 1-0 Houston Dash (2-3-1; 7 pts.)

2021 NWSL Regular Season - Week 5

Lynn Family Stadium - Louisville, KY.

SCORING SUMMARY

TEAM 1H 2H FT

Racing Louisville FC 0 1 1

Houston Dash 0 0 0

LOU: Ebony Salmon 1 (Savannah McCaskill 1) 72

LINEUPS:

Racing Louisville FC: Michelle Betos, Emily Fox, Nealy Martin, Gemma Bonner, Erin Simon (Julia Ashley 85); Freja Olofsson, Lauren Milliet (Sinclaire Miramontez 85'); Yuki Nagasato (Kaleigh Riehl 90+6), Savannah McCaskill (Cheyna Matthews 90+6), Emina Ekic (Katie McClure 56); Cece Kizer (Ebony Salmon 71)

Unused substitutes: Katie Lund, Addisyn Merrick, Jorian Baucom

Total shots: 11 (Ebony Salmon 3); Shots on goal: 5 (Five players tied with 1); Fouls: 6 (Gemma Bonner 2); Offside: 5 (CeCe Kizer 3); Corner kicks: 4; Saves: 7 (Michelle Betos 7)

Houston Dash: Jane Campbell (C); Allysha Chapman, Katie Naughton, Megan Oyster (Ally Prisock 81), Haley Hanson; Sophie Schmidt (Bri Visalli 86), Kristie Mewis, Shea Groom; María Sánchez (Jasmyne Spencer 68), Nichelle Prince (Makamae Gomera-Stevens 86), Veronica Latsko (Gabby Seiler 68)

Unused substitutes: Lindsey Harris, Jamia Fields

Total shots: 23 (Veronica Latsko and Maria Sanchez tied with 4); Shots on goal: 8 (Shea Groom and Veronica Latsko tied with 2); Fouls: 7 (Veronica Latsko 3); Offside: 4 (Nichelle Prince 3); Corner kicks: 6; Saves: 4 (Jane Campbell 4)

DISCIPLINE:

HOU: Veronica Latsko (caution; foul) 7

LOU: Gemma Bonner (caution; foul) 10

OFFICIALS:

Referee: Laura Rodriguez

Assistant Referee: Meghan Mullen

Assistant Referee: Maggie Short

Fourth Official: Chris Schurfranz

Weather: 85 degrees, mostly cloudy

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