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| Credit: Houston Dash |
HOUSTON, TEXAS (June 13, 2025) The Houston Dash fought hard but lost 3-2 to San Diego Wave FC on at Shell Energy Stadium. The match was part of the team’s annual Pride Night and marked their final home game before the league break.
San Diego struck first, scoring in the 17th minute after a loose ball was finished by Kenza Dali. The Wave added a second goal in the 36th minute when Hanna Lundkvist’s cross found Adriana Leon. In the 51st minute, Delphine Cascarino sent in a cross that María Sánchez finished, giving San Diego a 3-0 lead.
Houston didn’t give up. In the 61st minute, Katy native Bárbara Olivieri took a free kick, made space, and scored a beautiful goal from outside the box—her second of the season.
Seven minutes later, Yazmeen Ryan scored her first goal of the year. After winning a battle for the ball at midfield, she dribbled into the box and fired a shot into the top corner of the net.
Goalkeeper Abby Smith kept the Dash in the game with seven saves, including two early stops in the first half.
The Dash hit the road next week to face the North Carolina Courage on Saturday, June 21. They return home on July 8 to host Rayadas de Monterrey in a friendly match.
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