Houston Dash vs Bay FC player ratings

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The Houston Dash picked up their first win after the summer break, beating Bay FC 1-0. Let’s take a look at how everyone performed.

Starters

Jane Campbell - 8.5

The difference-maker. Campbell made seven saves to keep Houston alive, especially as Bay FC applied pressure throughout the second half.

Allysha Chapman - 6.5

Solid defensively and helped keep Bay’s attack in check, though she didn’t contribute much going forward.

Leah Klenke - 7.5

Strong defensive performance and composed under pressure. Klenke helped limit Bay’s dangerous opportunities.

Paige Nielsen - 7

Steady at the back and battled through Bay’s pressure before coming off late.

Avery Patterson - 7.5

Active defensively and provided the assist on Ullmark’s winning goal. Patterson provided the big contribution when it mattered most.

Danielle Colaprico - 7

Worked hard in midfield, helping Houston compete defensively and maintain structure.

Maggie Graham - 6.5

Hard-working night in midfield, though Houston struggled to control the game for long stretches.

Linda Ullmark - 8

Worked hard all night and delivered when it mattered. Ullmark’s deflected winner in the first minute of second half stoppage time gave Houston all three points.

Kat Rader - 6.5

Put in the work but struggled to make a consistent impact in the attacking third.

Kiki Van Zanten - 6.5

Provided energy and pace but couldn’t find enough space to make a major attacking impact.

Kate Faasse - 6.5

Had some positive moments but struggled to consistently influence the attack.

Substitutes

Clarissa Larisey - 6

Added fresh legs but couldn’t make much of an impact offensively.

Sarah Puntigam - 6

Nearly scored, hitting both posts after coming on.

Sophie Schmidt - 5.5

Added experience and fresh legs but couldn’t fully slow Bay’s pressure.

Clarissa Larisey - 5.5

Larisey brought pace and direct running but was unable to consistently create dangerous chances in the final third.

Lisa Boattin and Malia Berkely - N/A

Limited time to make an impact.

Head Coach

Fabrice Gautrat - 7

Gautrat set his team up well for a very even matchup. The substitutes didn’t necessarily stabilize the game, with Bay controlling much of the second half and forcing Campbell into a huge performance. Still, Lady Luck was on Houston’s side, and Ullmark’s late goal sealed all three points.