The Houston Dash just stomped out their four-match winless streak, pulling off a massive 2-1 victory over Boston Legacy FC on Sunday afternoon in Pawtucket, R.I. This wasn’t just any win, it was a statement, snapping that brutal slide that had everyone on edge and giving interim coach Jaime Frias a perfect debut.
A New Era Kicks Off with a Bang
Seriously, what a start for Jaime Frias! He took over the reins after Fabrice Gautrat got the boot on Sept. 13 following four straight defeats, and Frias immediately delivered a win. You couldn’t write a better script for his first game at the helm. And talk about clutch: Messiah Bright cemented the victory, tucking home the go-ahead goal in the 85th minute. It was a beautiful header, perfectly placed after a cross from Kyah Harper. That’s the kind of game-changing play we’ve been waiting for! The Dash actually opened the scoring way back in the 44th minute when Danny Colaprico found the back of the net after a corner kick. That wasn’t just her first Dash goal, it was her first tally since way back on Sept. 10, 2022. So many good vibes packed into one game!
Campbell Holds Strong as the Dash Fight Back
Of course, it wasn’t a total cakewalk. Boston Legacy FC definitely put up a fight, with Aïssata Traoré netting their equalizer in the 59th minute. But our goalie, Jane Campbell, was an absolute brick wall back there. She finished the game with a whopping 10 saves, pushing her to 100 for the season. That’s the second time in her career she’s hit that century mark, which just shows you the kind of consistent performance she brings. With this win, Houston moves to 8-5-12 with 29 points, pulling away from Boston, who are sitting at 7-15-3 with 26 points. This wasn’t just a win, it was a desperately needed confidence boost for the squad.
The Dash are wrapping up their two-game road trip this coming Saturday at 7:45 p.m. in Portland, Ore. It’s another crucial matchup to build on this momentum. Then, we get to see them back at Shell Energy Stadium on Oct. 4 when they host Washington. Let’s keep this energy going!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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