Houston Dash vs Utah Royals player ratings
(image via Ricky Vega)
The Houston Dash picked up their first home win of 2025, beating the Utah Royals 1-0 on Friday night. Let’s take a look at how everyone performed.
Starters
Jane Campbell – 8
Campbell was a wall in goal once again, making several key stops to earn the shutout. Her leadership from the back kept the Dash organized under pressure.
Avery Patterson – 6.5
After returning from an eye injury, Patterson showed flashes of her quality out wide. She worked hard to get back into rhythm and offered good width.
Katie Lind – 6.5
Lind held her ground defensively, staying composed and making smart clearances when the Royals pushed forward.
Paige Nielsen – 7
Nielsen brought a calming presence to the backline, reading the game well and communicating effectively with her fellow defenders.
Christen Westphal – 6
Westphal put in a steady defensive shift, though her involvement going forward was limited as she stayed focused on containing Utah’s wide players.
Maggie Graham – 7
Graham covered a lot of ground in midfield, breaking up plays and helping connect defense to attack with simple, smart passes.
Danielle Colaprico – 7
Colaprico dictated the pace of the game in midfield, showing her experience with clean distribution and smart positioning to control the tempo.
Delanie Sheehan – 8.5 (Player of the Match)
Sheehan delivered the moment of the match with a spectacular long-range strike to win the game. Beyond the goal, she was consistently creative and positive in possession.
Ryan Gareis – 6.5
Gareis stretched the Royals’ defense with her runs down the flank, helping create space for others, even though she wasn’t directly involved in the final ball.
Yazmeen Ryan – 7.5
Ryan was electric on the wing, constantly challenging her defender and whipping dangerous balls into the box that kept Utah pinned back.
Messiah Bright – 6.5
Bright battled up top, working hard to press and hold up play. Though chances were few, her movement helped open lanes for teammates.
Substitutes
Barbara Olivieri – 6.5
Olivieri injected some needed energy after coming on, pushing the attack and helping the Dash close out the win.
Diana Ordoñez – 6
Ordoñez offered a strong physical presence late, battling for second balls and helping the Dash maintain possession in key moments.
Head Coach
Fabrice Gautrat – 7
Gautrat set his team up well, balancing defensive discipline with patience in the attack. His adjustments throughout the match kept the Dash in control and ultimately led to the breakthrough.
