Houston Dash vs Chicago Stars player ratings

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The Houston Dash picked up three points in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Stars on Friday night. Here’s a closer look at individual performances from the match.

Starters

Jane Campbell – 5.5

Campbell struggled early and was forced off due to injury, cutting her night short.

Avery Patterson – 8 (Player of the Match)

Patterson commanded the midfield with composure and energy, consistently driving the Dash forward and setting the tone on both ends of the pitch.

Malia Berkely – 7

Berkely stepped in confidently in her debut and showed strength in duels and steady distribution from the back.

Paige Nielsen – 7.5

Nielsen is eliable at the heart of the defense. She read the game well and kept the backline organized.

Michelle Alozie – 7.5

Alozie was lively on the wing and used her speed to trouble Chicago’s defense and create attacking pressure.

Danielle Colaprico – 7

Colaprico controlled possession in midfield and helped dictate the rhythm while also offering defensive cover when needed.

Sarah Punitgam – 7

Puntigam stepped in for the injured Maggei Graham and showed discipline in her holding role, breaking up play and maintaining balance through midfield.

Delanie Sheehan – 6.5

Sheehan worked hard in the middle third by connecting play but she unable to fully impose herself on the match.

Kiki Van Zanten – 7

Van Zanten provided width and movement up front and kept the Chicago defense occupied with her runs.

Yazmeen Ryan – 7.5

One of Houston’s most creative outlets, Ryan drove forward with purpose and generated dangerous moments in attack. Her goal came off a good defensive press and she could have had a brace if not for her penalty being saved.

Clarissa Larisey - 6.5

Larisey pressed high and looked for openings but found limited success in the final third.

Substitutes

Abby Smith - 7.5

Smith replaced Campbell after the injury and steadied the backline with confident goalkeeping. She made key saves to help the Dash earn a clean sheet.

Messiah Bright - 6

Bright added physical presence up front but couldn’t find a decisive chance.

Allysha Chapman - 6

Chapman came on to bring experience and defensive cover. She kept things steady on the flank.

Anna Heilferty - 6

Heilferty worked hard after coming in for her Dash debut but had limited opportunities to impact the attack.

Head Coach

Fabrice Gautrat – 7

Gautrat made key adjustments, particularly after Campbell’s injury, to stabilize the match. His tactical setup kept Houston competitive, though the attack lacked a finishing edge.