Houston Dash at NJ/NY Gotham FC player ratings
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The Houston Dash kept their positive momentum going with a big 2-1 win over Gotham FC on Sunday. Here’s a closer look at individual performances from the match.
Starters
Jane Campbell – 7
Campbell delivered a dependable performance in goal, making several important saves to keep Houston competitive under sustained Gotham attacks.
Avery Patterson – 8 (Player of the Match)
Patterson was essential in midfield. She drove Houston’s energy and helped orchestrate moves that turned the game in Houston’s favor—earning our Player of the Match.
Natalie Jacobs – 7
Consistent and disciplined, Jacobs offered timely defensive interventions and supported transitions effectively.
Paige Nielsen – 7.5
Nielsen was strong overall—and particularly solid in defense where she won aerial battles and organized the backline admirably.
Allysha Chapman – 7
Reliable and composed defensively, Chapman helped maintain structure and composure amid Gotham’s pressure.
Evelina Duljan – 6
Duljan worked hard on the flank but found it challenging to impact the game given Gotham’s dominance in possession.
Danielle Colaprico – 6.5
Colaprico held things steady in midfield, helping Houston manage the pace and rhythm despite being under pressure.
Delanie Sheehan – 7
Sheehan pressed Gotham well and offered much-needed energy in midfield to help keep Houston in the fight.
Maggie Graham – 6
Graham put in a hard-working shift but didn’t have a decisive influence in the attacking phase.
Kiki Van Zanten – 7
Van Zanten’s work rate proved essential. Her pressure initiated the sequence that led to Gotham’s own goal and shifted momentum in the match.
Yazmeen Ryan – 6.5
Ryan was tireless on the wing. She was defensively conscientious and part of Houston’s efforts to launch forward when possible.
Substitutes
Messiah Bright – 5.5
Bright injected energy off the bench but couldn’t significantly change the game’s direction.
Sarah Puntigam - 7.5
Punitgam made intelligent contributions after entering. She played a key role in setting up the match-winning goal with her pass to Alozie.
Michelle Alozie - 8
The hero of the day—Alozie scored Houston’s dramatic stoppage-time winner with composure and precision.
Sophie Schmidt - 6
Schmidt brought experience late in the game to help safeguard the result.
Head Coach
Fabrice Gautrat – 8
Gautrat showed smart game management throughout. It particularly impressive how the adjustments and substitutions shifted Houston’s fortunes, culminating in a late, decisive breakthrough.
