Houston Dash vs Seattle Reign player ratings
(image via Houston Dash)
The Houston Dash picked up a point in a 1-1 draw against the Seattle Reign on Sunday. Here’s a closer look at individual performances from the match.
Starters
Jane Campbell – 6
Campbell was a steady presence in goal. She handled routine saves well but was unable to do much about the equalizer.
Avery Patterson – 7
Patterson brought energy in possession and provided balance both defensively and going forward.
Natalie Jacobs – 6.5
Jacobs did her job defensively. She showed solid positioning and awareness under pressure.
Paige Nielsen – 6.5
Reliable in the back line, Nielsen stayed calm against Seattle’s forwards and read the game effectively.
Allysha Chapman – 7
Chapman stayed disciplined at the back. She won key duels and kept the left side organized.
Danielle Colaprico – 7.5
Colaprico controlled much of the midfield tempo and served as the link between defense and attack with her composure and vision.
Delanie Sheehan – 6.5
Sheehan worked tirelessly in midfield. She kept play moving and helped with defensive cover when needed.
Maggie Graham – 6.5
She pressed well and supported transitions. Graham offered energy even when she wasn’t directly involved in the final ball.
Kiki Van Zanten – 6.5
Van Zanten provided width and attacking options. Her willingness to take players on and stretch Seattle’s back line helped in the attack.
Yazmeen Ryan – 8 (Player of the Match)
The brightest spark for Houston, Ryan showed creativity and decisiveness in attack. She got the Dash’s goal and made her presence felt in key moments.
Messiah Bright - 6.5
Bright worked hard to create space and stretch the defense, though her chances were limited.
Substitutes
Sarah Puntigam - 6
Puntigam added stability in midfield late on and supported the team’s defensive shape.
Evelina Duljan - 6
She brought fresh energy to the right side but with limited time on the field, Duljan was unable to have much of an influence on the match.
Ryan Gareis - N/A
Too little time to make a real impact.
Clarissa Larisey - N/A
Given a brief runout in her Dash debut, Larisey offered hustle and energy in the final moments.
Head Coach
Fabrice Gautrat – 7
Gautrat set the team up well to compete in a difficult environment. His adjustments kept Houston organized and competitive despite pressure late in the match.
