The Houston Dash returned to PNC Stadium on Sunday night to face the reigning NWSL Challenge Cup Champion. North Carolina Courage. The Dash returned home for the first time since going 2-0-1 on a three game road trip. The 7-point road trip looked to give Houston some momentum as they returned to the Bayou City against a formidable opponent.
The Dash went behind early when a mix-up in the back allowed the visitors to pounce. Rookie Diana Ordonez put the Courage in front in the 25th minute.
Houston had several chances to score in the first half and North Carolina looked to be on the verge of taking their lead to the locker room.