Houston Dash vs Seattle Reign: Highlights, stats, and quotes
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The Houston Dash stayed unbeaten in August but had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home against the Seattle Reign on Sunday night.
MATCH SUMMARY
Houston Dash 1-1 Seattle Reign
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium - Houston, Texas
Referee: Iryna Petrunok
Assistants: Ben Rigel, Ricardo Ocampo
Fourth Official: Sean Caouette
VAR: Alyssa Nichols
Attendance: 5,481
Weather: 93 degrees, sunny
SCORING SUMMARY
HOU: Yazmeen Ryan (unassisted) 47’
SEA: Jordyn Huitema (Sofia Huerta) 65’
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY
SEA: Sally Menti (caution; foul) 68’
SEA: Emily Mason (caution; foul) 90’
LINEUPS & STATS
Houston Dash: Jane Campbell; Allysha Chapman, Paige Nielsen, Natalie Jacobs, Avery Patterson; Danielle Colaprico (Sarah Puntigam 64’), Maggie Graham, Kiki Van Zanten (Ryan Gareis 82’); Delanie Sheehan (Clarissa Larisey 82’), Messiah Bright (Evelina Duljan 64’), Yazmeen Ryan
Unused substitutes: Abby Smith, Sophie Schmidt, Belle Briede, Christen Westphal, Katie Lind
Total shots: 14
Shots on goal: 2
Fouls: 7
Offside: 0
Corner kicks: 6
Saves: 1
Seattle Reign: Claudia Dickey; Phoebe McClernon, Lauren Barnes (Emily Mason, 87’), Sofia Huerta, Madison Curry; Ji So-Yun (Lynn Biyendolo 64’), Samantha Meza (Jess Fishlock 87’), Nérilia Mondésir (Emeri Adames 74’); Ainsley McCammon (Sallty Menti 63’), Maddie Dahlien, Jordyn Huitema
Unused Substitutes: Maddie Prohaska, Angharad James-Turner, Mia Fishel, Jordyn Bugg
Total shots: 5
Shots on goal: 2
Fouls: 8
Offside: 0
Corner kicks: 4
Saves: 1
HOUSTON DASH HEAD COACH FABRICE GAUTRAT
On Clarissa Larisey’s debut:
“She (Clariss Larisey) was lively. She got behind and created a foul pretty quick after she came in. Exciting stuff from her, we’re excited to get her incorporated with what we’re doing.”
On the lineup change:
“Evelina (Duljan) had been starting the first three games and Messiah (Bright) comes on after. We looked at training this week and a number of things and felt that Messiah gave us the best chance tonight, especially in relation to everyone else as a front three. Today, we probably created more chances than we ever did this year.”
On the defense:
“I thought our backline was far more aggressive than it has been earlier in the season. It is very intentional. They’re putting in so much work and I’m really pleased with it, especially the possession piece.”
On his message to the team:
“I told them that there are a lot of positives to the draw. Obviously frustrating from the result and for us to concede, but still a lot of positives. To leave here knowing we dominated the game. It’s a good step in the right direction of where we want to go since the break.”
HOUSTON DASH FORWARD YAZMEEN RYAN
On the match:
"I think it was definitely a better overall performance than our last game. We kept possession, looked more dangerous and that’s the team we want to be. That’s how we want to play from now on. It’s disappointing not to get three points, but we just have to build on top of today and keep going."
On takeaways and moving forward:
"It’s about punishing and capitalizing on the opportunities we create. With our high press and winning the ball up the field, we have to punish teams or else this is the result, and those teams can come back. I think we've done well at capitalizing on chances over these past couple of games. Especially coming into the second half of the season, that's what we have to continue to push forward."
On the team’s chemistry:
"The way we train and the things we do in training plays a huge role in our chemistry as a team. Being able to actually apply those things in games, knowing what we’re doing, and going for it has been huge."
HOUSTON DASH FORWARD CLARISSA LARISEY
On her debut:
"Honestly, it was such a pleasure. I have heard so many good things about this league and I know how tough it is, so for me, I was happy to get minutes. Even though we fell short. Overall, I am happy that we got a point."
On Fabrice Gautrat’s message to her today:
"Just have fun and do what you can. It was to do whatever you can in the moment and to put everything on the line. I was trying to do that as much as I could. I have had a solid week with the girls and got to know them a little bit on and off the pitch, they were excited for me to make my debut."
On what she has done to get acquainted with Houston:
"Houston's a little special when it comes to the heat. Being in it every day has already helped and I am adapting to it. I feel like the players, coaching staff, and everyone involved with the Houston Dash have been so incredibly welcoming and helpful with everything I need, especially with coming in halfway through the season. It is a lot at first, but everyone has been doing so well with getting me up to speed. The momentum is going up for us, and again, with this tie, it is better than losing. We are really happy with getting the point and looking forward to improving for the next game."
