The Houston Dash started strong and never looked back in a 2-0 win over OL Reign tonight at Zions Bank Stadium. Forward Shea Groom provided the fireworks in this Independence Day matchup with a goal and an assist to earn Budweiser Woman of the Match honors.
With the win, the Dash moved up to second in the NWSL Challenge Cup table with four points through two matches. Houston will take on Sky Blue FC in their third group-stage match on Wednesday night at 9 p.m. CDT.
Houston took the lead early on thanks to a goal from Kristie Mewis in the 12th minute.