Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash, 2024 NWSL, Regular Season
· NWSLWashington Spirit dominate Houston Dash in 3-0 victory
Ashley Hatch scored twice and Trinity Rodman added another goal in Washington Spirit's commanding 3-0 home win over the Houston Dash on Sunday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Sarah Puntigam (Houston Dash).
- 2': Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 2': Penalty conceded by Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
- 5': VAR Decision: Penalty Washington Spirit.
- 7': Goal! Washington Spirit 1, Houston Dash 0. Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 8': Foul by Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).
- 8': Yuki Nagasato (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Sarah Puntigam (Houston Dash).
- 11': Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Diana Ordóñez (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 12': Foul by Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit).
- 16': Delay in match because of an injury Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit).
- 16': Delay in match because of an injury Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
- 18': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 20': Attempt missed. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Tara McKeown with a cross.
- 22': Offside, Washington Spirit. Brittany Ratcliffe is caught offside.
- 23': Attempt saved. Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Leicy Santos with a through ball.
- 25': Attempt saved. Andressa Alves (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Avery Patterson.
- 26': Goal! Washington Spirit 2, Houston Dash 0. Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Trinity Rodman with a cross.
- 30': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Paige Nielsen.
- 30': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Allysha Chapman.
- 31': Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit).
- 31': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 32': Delay in match because of an injury Avery Patterson (Houston Dash).
- 34': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 35': Delay in match (Washington Spirit).
- 35': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 36': VAR Decision: No Goal Washington Spirit 2-0 Houston Dash.
- 38': Offside, Washington Spirit. Brittany Ratcliffe is caught offside.
- 39': Offside, Washington Spirit. Ashley Hatch is caught offside.
- 42': Foul by Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit).
- 42': Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 43': Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 43': Foul by Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit).
- 44': Attempt missed. Diana Ordóñez (Houston Dash) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Elin Rubensson with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 44': Attempt saved. Jyllissa Harris (Houston Dash) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Diana Ordóñez.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 14 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Attempt saved. Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Trinity Rodman.
- 45'+2': Brittany Ratcliffe (Washington Spirit) hits the right post with a right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right.
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andressa Alves.
- 45'+2': Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Casey Krueger.
- 45'+6': Diana Ordóñez (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+6': Foul by Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit).
- 45'+9': Foul by Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash).
- 45'+9': Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+9': Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+10': Foul by Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit).
- 45'+10': Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+11': Brittany Ratcliffe (Washington Spirit) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Trinity Rodman following a fast break.
- 45'+11': Attempt missed. Brittany Ratcliffe (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a fast break.
- 45'+13': Brittany Ratcliffe (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+13': Foul by Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
- 45'+14': Attempt missed. Brittany Ratcliffe (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 45'+14': First Half ends, Washington Spirit 2, Houston Dash 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Washington Spirit 2, Houston Dash 0.
- 45': Substitution, Houston Dash. Havana Solaun replaces Allysha Chapman.
- 46': Goal! Washington Spirit 3, Houston Dash 0. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.
- 48': Attempt missed. Elin Rubensson (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 51': Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Andi Sullivan.
- 51': Attempt missed. Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) header from very close range is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Andressa Alves with a cross following a corner.
- 55': Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 55': Foul by Havana Solaun (Houston Dash).
- 59': Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Gabrielle Carle.
- 61': Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Hal Hershfelt.
- 61': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Jane Campbell.
- 62': Attempt missed. Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 63': Attempt saved. Brittany Ratcliffe (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ashley Hatch.
- 63': Andressa Alves (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit).
- 64': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Lena Silano replaces Leicy Santos.
- 64': Substitution, Houston Dash. Bárbara Olivieri replaces Yuki Nagasato.
- 64': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Heather Stainbrook replaces Andi Sullivan.
- 64': Substitution, Houston Dash. Belle Briede replaces Andressa Alves.
- 65': Delay in match because of an injury Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash).
- 66': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 67': Foul by Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash).
- 67': Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Makenna Morris replaces Trinity Rodman.
- 69': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Courtney Brown replaces Hal Hershfelt.
- 70': Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Lena Silano (Washington Spirit).
- 71': Delay in match because of an injury Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit).
- 74': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer replaces Casey Krueger because of an injury.
- 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 75': Substitution, Houston Dash. Ryan Gareis replaces Avery Patterson.
- 76': Delay in match (Washington Spirit).
- 77': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 78': Attempt missed. Makenna Morris (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lena Silano.
- 79': Offside, Houston Dash. Diana Ordóñez is caught offside.
- 83': Foul by Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit).
- 83': Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87': Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit).
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Makenna Morris (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabrielle Carle.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Lena Silano (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ashley Hatch.
- 90'+2': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Delay in match because of an injury Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
- 90'+4': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Houston Dash. Croix Soto replaces Paige Nielsen because of an injury.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Washington Spirit 3, Houston Dash 0.
- 0': Match ends, Washington Spirit 3, Houston Dash 0.
Statistics
 HOU |
WAS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 42.3 | Possession | 57.7 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 300 | Accurate Passes | 448 |
| 375 | Passes | 513 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 11 | Crosses | 16 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 44 | Long Balls | 41 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 17 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 10 |
| 20 | Clearances | 10 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Audi Field
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 11,792
Venue: Audi Field
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 11,792
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pride | 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Kansas City Current | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 3 | Washington Spirit | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 4 | Seattle Reign FC | 2 | +1 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Washington Spirit (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aubrey Kingsbury (GK) |
| 24 | Esme Morgan |
| 9 | Tara McKeown |
| 3 | Casey Krueger |
| 14 | Gabrielle Carle |
| 10 | Leicy Santos |
| 17 | Hal Hershfelt |
| 12 | Andi Sullivan |
| 33 | Ashley Hatch |
| 2 | Trinity Rodman |
| 13 | Brittany Ratcliffe |
Houston Dash (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Campbell (GK) |
| 7 | Paige Nielsen |
| 2 | Allysha Chapman  |
| 33 | Jyllissa Harris |
| 17 | Sarah Puntigam |
| 31 | Elin Rubensson |
| 11 | Michelle Alozie |
| 30 | Avery Patterson |
| 9 | Diana Ordóñez |
| 14 | Yuki Nagasato |
| 10 | Andressa |
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