Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC, 2022 National Women's Soccer League, Regular Season
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Offside, Houston Dash. Jane Campbell tries a through ball, but Michaela Abam is caught offside.
- 1': Own Goal by Katie Naughton, Houston Dash. Houston Dash 0, Portland Thorns 1.
- 4': Attempt missed. Samantha Coffey (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Sophia Smith.
- 6': Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Samantha Coffey.
- 7': Emily Ogle (Houston Dash) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Emily Ogle (Houston Dash) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Michaela Abam.
- 10': Attempt saved. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Raquel Rodríguez.
- 12': Foul by Natalia Kuikka (Portland Thorns).
- 12': Shea Groom (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 13': Foul by Michaela Abam (Houston Dash).
- 13': Madison Pogarch (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Foul by Shea Groom (Houston Dash).
- 17': Samantha Coffey (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 18': Foul by Katie Naughton (Houston Dash).
- 18': Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Attempt saved. Raquel Rodríguez (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Samantha Coffey with a cross.
- 20': Foul by Kelli Hubly (Portland Thorns).
- 20': Michaela Abam (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Brianna Visalli (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 22': Penalty Portland Thorns. Sophia Smith draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 22': Penalty conceded by Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 22': Shea Groom (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card.
- 23': Goal! Houston Dash 0, Portland Thorns 2. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 29': Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Madison Pogarch.
- 29': Brianna Visalli (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Raquel Rodríguez (Portland Thorns).
- 33': Foul by Shea Groom (Houston Dash).
- 33': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Attempt missed. Shea Groom (Houston Dash) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Allysha Chapman.
- 38': Attempt saved. Haley Hanson (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Michaela Abam.
- 39': Hand ball by Brianna Visalli (Houston Dash).
- 43': Foul by Brianna Visalli (Houston Dash).
- 43': Samantha Coffey (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Ally Prisock (Houston Dash).
- 45'+1': Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+3': Attempt blocked. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Samantha Coffey.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Houston Dash 0, Portland Thorns 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Houston Dash 0, Portland Thorns 2.
- 48': Attempt missed. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 49': Foul by Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash).
- 49': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Brianna Visalli (Houston Dash).
- 51': Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 52': Attempt blocked. Samantha Coffey (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Janine Beckie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hina Sugita.
- 55': Attempt missed. Michaela Abam (Houston Dash) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Brianna Visalli.
- 57': Foul by Natalia Kuikka (Portland Thorns).
- 57': María Sánchez (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 58': Attempt missed. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Raquel Rodríguez.
- 61': Attempt missed. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Hina Sugita.
- 63': Attempt saved. Raquel Rodríguez (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Hina Sugita.
- 63': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Jane Campbell.
- 64': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Natalie Beckman replaces Becky Sauerbrunn.
- 64': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Morgan Weaver replaces Janine Beckie.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Haley Hanson (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Brianna Visalli.
- 67': Foul by Madison Pogarch (Portland Thorns).
- 67': Shea Groom (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Madison Pogarch (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card.
- 68': Substitution, Houston Dash. Joelle Anderson replaces Emily Ogle.
- 68': Attempt blocked. María Sánchez (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 68': Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Samantha Coffey.
- 69': Bella Bixby (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Shea Groom (Houston Dash).
- 74': Attempt missed. Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Raquel Rodríguez.
- 74': Goal! Houston Dash 0, Portland Thorns 3. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sophia Smith.
- 77': Foul by Raquel Rodríguez (Portland Thorns).
- 77': Michaela Abam (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Attempt missed. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Morgan Weaver.
- 79': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Taylor Porter replaces Samantha Coffey.
- 79': Substitution, Houston Dash. Michelle Alozie replaces Michaela Abam.
- 80': Substitution, Houston Dash. Julia Ashley replaces Allysha Chapman.
- 80': Foul by Madison Pogarch (Portland Thorns).
- 80': Haley Hanson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Morgan Weaver.
- 81': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Julia Ashley.
- 82': Attempt saved. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sophia Smith.
- 82': Attempt missed. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
- 82': Goal! Houston Dash 0, Portland Thorns 4. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Olivia Moultrie.
- 86': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Hannah Betfort replaces Sophia Smith.
- 87': Substitution, Houston Dash. Natalie Jacobs replaces Marisa Viggiano.
- 87': Substitution, Houston Dash. Makamae Gomera-Stevens replaces Shea Groom.
- 88': Bella Bixby (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Hannah Betfort (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Natalie Beckman.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Houston Dash 0, Portland Thorns 4.
- 0': Match ends, Houston Dash 0, Portland Thorns 4.
Statistics
POR |
HOU![]() |
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|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 52.5 | Possession | 47.5 |
| 20 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 424 | Accurate Passes | 357 |
| 496 | Passes | 440 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 10 | Crosses | 15 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 56 | Long Balls | 48 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 15 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 6 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 8 |
| 15 | Clearances | 8 |
Game Information
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Attendance: 5,006
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bay FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Boston Legacy FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Chicago Stars FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Houston Dash (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Campbell (GK) |
| 25 | Katie Lind |
| 2 | Allysha Chapman |
| 23 | Ally Prisock |
| 15 | Marisa DiGrande |
| 18 | Emily Ogle |
| 14 | Brianna Visalli |
| 7 | María Sánchez |
| 9 | Haley McCutcheon |
| 10 | Shea Groom |
| 34 | Michaela Abam |
Portland Thorns FC (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bella Bixby (GK) |
| 4 | Becky Sauerbrunn |
| 15 | Madison Pogarch |
| 20 | Kelli Hubly |
| 17 | Sam Coffey |
| 16 | Janine Sonis |
| 11 | Rocky Rodríguez |
| 8 | Hina Sugita |
| 14 | Natalia Kuikka |
| 13 | Olivia Moultrie |
| 9 | Sophia Wilson |
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