The Dash return to Texas after a 10-day trip toPortland, Oregon to finish their preseason preparations, where they finished with a 1-1-1 record against Portland Thorns FC, the U-23 U.S. Women’s National Team and Chicago at the Thorns Spring Invitational.
That was the first test for first-year head coach Vera Pauw, who joined the club last November. Pauw brings more than 15 years of experience as an international manager. The Amsterdam native modified the roster throughout the offseason with the help of assistant coach Lisa Cole and managing director Brian Ching. Nine players return from last season’s team, including U.