Houston dropped their third straight match and the second of their two-game set against Sky Blue 2-1 at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ.
For a majority of the second half, the two teams went back and forth in search of three points.
Sky Blue attacking midfielder Raquel Rodriguez scored the game-winning goal in the 84th minute, to end Houston's hopes for a draw or late victory. Daphne Corboz lofted a free-kick towards the far post, the ball fell to Rodriguez's feet and she placed home an easy finish past Lydia Williams.
Kealia Ohai continued her battle against Erin Simon, a matchup that created Houston's lone goal last week.