Houston Dash vs Orlando Pride player ratings

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The Houston Dash took a lead but conceded late in a 1-1 draw against the Orlando Pride on Friday. Here’s a closer look at individual performances from the match.

Starters

Abby Smith – 7.5

Smith delivered another strong performance in goal. She made several important saves to keep Houston in the match.

Michelle Alozie – 6.5

Alozie pushed forward with energy and effort on the flank, though her impact in the final third was limited by Orlando’s compact defense.

Paige Nielsen – 7

Steady and composed at the back, Nielsen handled pressure well and provided leadership on the defensive line.

Malia Berkely – 7.5

Berkely was one of the standout defenders on the night. She was strong in challenges and decisive in cutting out danger. She scored her first goal for the club with a good finish in the box.

Avery Patterson – 8

Patterson pulled the strings in midfield once again. She controlled the tempo and connected play across all areas of the pitch. Her energy and vision kept the Dash competitive.

Danielle Colaprico – 7

Colaprico worked hard in midfield. She maintained possession and provided structure defensively against Orlando’s attacking movement.

Sarah Puntigam – 7

Puntigam offered a disciplined presence in the holding role. She broke up play in the midfield and kept Houston organized.

Delanie Sheehan – 7

A consistent and composed performance, Sheehan supported both ends of the field and contributed to the team’s transitions.

Yazmeen Ryan – 7

Ryan brought creativity and drive in the attack. She combined well with Patterson and Van Zanten to push the Dash forward.

Kiki Van Zanten – 6.5

Van Zanten showed flashes of skill on the wing but was kept in check by Orlando’s defense. She had only limited space to create chances.

Messiah Bright - 6.5

Bright battled up front and worked hard to hold up play, but found herself isolated for long stretches against a disciplined Orlando backline.

Substitutes

Clarissa Larisey - 5.5

Larisey came off the bench but couldn’t make much of an impact as Orlando tightened their defensive shape late on.

Allysha Chapman - 6

Chapman added defensive support after coming on. She helped to maintain stability at the back.

Lisa Boattin - 6.5

Boattin provided fresh legs and composure defensively and contributed to ball circulation from deep.

Ryan Gareis – N/A

Gareis entered late and didn’t have enough time to influence play.

Anna Heilferty – N/A

Heilferty was a late substitution with minimal involvement.

Head Coach

Fabrice Gautrat – 6

Gautrat set up the team with balance and structure, but the Dash struggled to convert possession into clear scoring opportunities. Substitutions provided stability but lacked attacking spark to get a second goal and put the game away.