Houston Dash vs Racing Louisville: Highlights, stats, and quotes
After multiple weather delays, the Houston Dash lost 2-1 to Racing Louisville on Friday night at Shell Energy Stadium.
MATCH SUMMARY
Houston Dash 1-2 Racing Louisville FC
Friday, May 2, 2025
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium - Houston, Texas
Referee: Marie Durr
Assistants: Melissa Beck, Ben RIgel
Fourth Official: Melvin Rivas
VAR: Kevin Terry, Jr.
Attendance: 5,765
Weather: 75 degrees, thunderstorms
SCORING SUMMARY
HOU: Avery Patterson (Ryan Gareis) 8’
LOU: Kayla Fischer (unassisted) 20’
LOU: Emma Sears (Savannah DeMelo) 70’
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY
HOU: Christen Westphal (caution; foul) 60’
LOU: Marisa DiGrande (caution; foul) 62’
HOU: Maggie Graham (caution; foul) 72’
LINEUPS & STATS
Houston Dash: Jane Campbell (c); Christen Westphal (Natalie Jacobs 78’), Katie Lind, Paige Nielsen, Avery Patterson; Delanie Sheehan, Danielle Colaprico (Bárbara Olivieri 63’), Maggie Graham; Ryan Gareis (Michelle Alozie 46’), Messiah Bright (Evelina Duljan 79’), Yazmeen Ryan
Unused substitutes: Abby Smith, Diana Ordóñez, Kik Van Zanten, Sophie Schmidt, Sarah Puntigam
Total shots: 12
Shots on goal: 6
Fouls: 13
Offside: 4
Corner kicks: 6
Saves: 3
Racing Lousiville FC: Jordyn Bloomer; Courtney Petersen, Arin Wright (c), Ellie Jean, Lauren Milliet; Marisa DiGrande (Katie O’Kane 67’), Taylor Flint, Janine Sonis, Savannah DeMelo, Emma Sears; Kayla Fischer (Sarah Weber 67’)
Unused Substitutes: Elli Pikkujämä, Ella Hase, Allie George, Ángela Barón, Jordan Baggett, Uchenna Kanu, Maddy Anderson
Total shots: 12
Shots on goal: 5
Fouls: 11
Offside: 1
Corner kicks: 2
Saves: 5
HOUSTON DASH HEAD COACH FABRICE GAUTRAT
On the match:
"Obviously, not ideal, this was a tough loss. With all the weather delays it's hard to get into a rhythm. We started the match really well. In training, we went over exactly what they were going to do on the long kicks, and we just didn't deal with it tonight and I think that kind of deflated us a little bit. We've had a trend of giving up really, really poor goals. That's been it. So, we just have to get back to work."
On Avery Patterson’s performance:
"Offensively, she is getting into more and more of a rhythm and you can see how dynamic she is. Whichever side. Whether you play her on the right or left, she can beat people, get up and down. I thought it was a very good performance from her, especially as she's coming back."
On Natalie Jacobs’ and Evelina Duljan’s return:
“Overall, good. They both added value to the game. They helped create chances. It's good to have them back and now we're getting deeper and deeper for this next stretch of games.”
HOUSTON DASH DEFENDER AVERY PATTERSON
On the game:
“Obviously, a disappointing result. That's obviously a tough point to drop. With every game like this, there are always things to learn and grow from. So, there's always going to be silver linings, but yeah, my thoughts, 15 minutes probably post-match are more disappointed and frustrated than anything better at the moment.”
On her goal:
“It was a good goal. It was kind of something that I had spoken to Fabrice (Gautrat) about before the game. Actually, we were kind of joking if we would see the step over move once or twice in the game. I said maybe more than once or twice. I mean that's kind of going back to my bread and butter, that's my step over and I saw an opening and I took it.”
On Natalie Jacobs’ and Evelina Duljan’s return:
“It's huge. They changed the game for sure when they came in and they looked great and healthy considering they've been out for, I don't even know how many games. It didn't even look like they missed a beat. So, it was great having them back.”
HOUSTON DASH DEFENDER NATALIE JACOBS
On the game:
"Obviously, disappointed that we didn't get the win. After games like this, it was a crazy flow, but we have to look at the good moments because there were good moments and try to prevent things that let us down in the game. How can we move forward as a team is most important right now."
On coming back from injury:
"I was super happy to be able to come back, especially with Evelina (Duljian). We've been together in our recovery steps, so going in together was fun and working to get back has been a good process with her. I'm always thankful when I can go out there and be part of this team and it was fun to share that with her as well."
