The Houston Dash concluded their preseason with a scoreless draw against Portland Thorns FC at Merlo Field this evening.
Houston held Portland to one shot in the first half thanks to a five-player defensive line anchored by Amber Brooks, Kristie Mewisand Janine Van Wyk. Mewis was tasked with marking IfeomaOnumonu in the first half and quelled one of Portland's best opportunities in the half as the defender blocked the Thorns forward off the ball in the 13th minute.
Houston's best opportunity of the first half began with Savannah Jordan who found Veronica Latsko near the penalty spot in the 32nd minute, but her shot was off target.