Houston Dash at Utah Royals player ratings

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The Houston Dash suffered defeat on Sunday night, falling 2-0 to the Utah Royals. Here’s a closer look at individual performances from the match.

Starters

Jane Campbell – 6.5

Campbell faced steady pressure and came up with some solid stops, though she was not as commanding as in previous outings.

Avery Patterson – 7

Patterson brought energy and control in midfield. She showed composure on the ball and linked play well.

Katie Lind – 7

Lind returned to the lineup with a steady shift, though she struggled at times with Utah’s movement.

Paige Nielsen – 6

Nielsen worked hard defensively but was stretched by the Royals’ attack in key moments.

Allysha Chapman – 6

Chapman battled defensively but found herself tested on the flank by Utah’s pace.

Danielle Colaprico – 6.5

Colaprico provided structure in midfield. She helped circulate possession and offered cover defensively.

Maggie Graham – 6

Graham showed effort and work rate but was unable to make a consistent impact in possession.

Delanie Sheehan – 6

Sheehan pressed and tracked back, though her influence on the game was minimal compared to past performances.

Kiki Van Zanten – 6.5

Van Zanten provided width and worked hard off the ball, but the end product was lacking in the final third.

Yazmeen Ryan – 6.5

Ryan offered flashes of creativity and attacking spark, but her chances were limited.

Clarissa Larisey - 5.5

Larisey struggled to find rhythm in her attacking play with few opportunities to get involved.

Substitutes

Messiah Bright - 6

Bright brought energy off the bench but didn’t get many clear looks at goal.

Lisa Boattin - 6

Boattin made her debut and dded defensive cover late, keeping things compact on the backline.

Evelina Duljan - 6

Duljan worked hard after coming on, but had limited influence in the attack.

Michelle Alozie - 6

Alozie tried to use her pace to stretch the Royals’ defense but couldn’t change the game.

Head Coach

Fabrice Gautrat – 6

Gautrat made adjustments to keep the Dash competitive, but the team struggled to find a consistent rhythm or breakthrough.