Houston Dash draw 1-1 with Orlando Pride behind Berkely’s first goal of season

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By Chris Price
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HOUSTON, TEXAS (October 3, 2025) The Houston Dash earned a 1-1 draw against the Orlando Pride on Friday night at Shell Energy Stadium. Defender Malia Berkely scored her first goal of the season to give Houston the lead in the second half.

The Dash went ahead in the 62nd minute after Michelle Alozie was fouled near the box, setting up a free kick. Avery Patterson sent the ball into the area, and Berkely finished from close range to put Houston in front. With her goal, Berkely became the 13th Dash player to score this season, setting a new club record for most individual goal scorers in one year.

Orlando tied the match in the 84th minute when Simone Charley scored on a header from a cross by Hayle McCutcheon.

Goalkeeper Abby Smith had a strong night for Houston, making five saves, including key stops early and late in the match.

Defender Allysha Chapman also reached a major milestone, playing her 10,000th minute in league play after coming on in the second half.

The Dash now head to Los Angeles to face Angel City FC on Sunday, Oct. 12, before returning home Oct. 18 to host the Kansas City Current for Fan Appreciation Night.