Houston Dash at Washington Spirit player ratings

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The Houston Dash suffered a big 4-0 loss to the Washington Spirit on Sunday. Here’s a closer look at individual performances from the match.

Starters

Abby Smith – 7

Smith handled herself well in goal. She made several saves to keep Houston in the match despite constant pressure and conceding four times.

Allysha Chapman – 5.5

Chapman struggled defensively at times, as she found it difficult to contain Washington’s wide threats.

Paige Nielsen – 5

Nielsen had a tough outing in the backline, with lapses in marking that left the Dash vulnerable.

Malia Berkely – 5

Berkely faced a difficult test in defense and was unable to consistently deal with the Spirit’s pace and movement.

Avery Patterson – 5.5

Patterson worked hard in midfield but couldn’t dictate the game as she has in recent performances.

Danielle Colaprico – 6

Colaprico provided some stability in midfield. She distriubted the ball well in stretches, though her influence faded as the match wore on.

Sarah Puntigam – 5.5

Puntigam struggled to find control in midfield against Washington’s pressure, with limited impact in possession.

Delanie Sheehan – 6

Sheehan brought effort and energy, connecting play when possible, but lacked the spark to shift momentum.

Yazmeen Ryan – 7

One of Houston’s brighter spots, Ryan showed creativity and drive in attack, though support around her was limited.

Kiki Van Zanten – 6

Van Zanten made runs to stretch the Spirit’s defense but was unable to generate consistent chances.

Clarissa Larisey – 6

Larisey pressed high and tried to get involved in the attack, but was kept quiet for long stretches.

Substitutes

Michelle Alozie – 6

Alozie added pace and directness off the bench, but couldn’t break down Washington’s backline.

Ryan Gareis – 6

Gareis provided fresh legs late, and she worked hard defensively and in transition.

Messiah Bright – 5.5

Bright came on to add physicality up front, but struggled to make an impact.

Anna Heilferty – N/A

Heilferty entered late with too little time to influence the match.

Head Coach

Fabrice Gautrat – 6

Gautrat set the team up with discipline, but Houston couldn’t find a consistent rhythm and struggled to keep pace with Washington’s intensity. Substitutions brought some energy, though they didn’t change the flow of the game.