HOUSTON (Oct. 18, 2026) – The Houston Dash dropped points at home against the Orlando Pride following a 2-1 loss at Shell Energy Stadium this afternoon. Houston generated its most dangerous opportunities in the second half and cut the deficit in half following a corner kick from forward Kat Rader in the 55th minute. The ball found midfielder Danny Colaprico in the center of the box, where she finished with a one-touch, left-footed effort from inside the six-yard box for her second goal of the season.
The Pride took the lead in the 16th minute after being awarded a penalty kick following a foul inside the box. Midfielder Luana stepped up to the spot and converted the attempt for her first goal of the season. Orlando doubled its lead in the 31st minute after a long ball was played down the middle of the field to rookie Solai Washington, who finished the chance for her first goal of the year.
Dash captain Jane Campbell was well positioned to deny Brazilian playmaker Marta in the opening minutes of the match. The Brazilian playmaker took a corner kick that was headed towards the inside of the far post, but Campbell was well positioned to deny the effort.
Houston recorded its first shot of the match in the fifth minute after Rader fired an effort from outside the box, but Orlando goalkeeper Cosette Morché made the save.
The Dash responded moments later after forward Clarissa Larisey recovered a long ball from Campbell and fired an effort from distance, but her shot went wide of the target. Larisey returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Aug. 19, and the forward has made key contributions throughout the year. Earlier this season she came off the bench to score a brace against the North Carolina Courage on Aug. 16.
Houston threatened again in the 36th minute following a corner kick. Forward Miljana Ivanović got on the end of a header inside the box, but she was unable to get her effort through traffic.
Campbell came up with a key save in the 50th minute, punching Washington’s effort down the middle to keep the Dash within two goals.
Houston continued to apply pressure in the 58th minute following a series of passes in the attacking third. Defender Natalie Hammond delivered a cross into the box that forced an Orlando save.
Midfielder Linda Ullmark created another opportunity for Houston in the 65th minute, firing an effort from inside the box that went over the crossbar.
Houston appeared to level the match in the 70th minute after forward Kate Faasse received a pass from forward Khyah Harper and found the back of the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Moments later midfielder Maggie Grahamrecovered the ball following a run from Rader to create space for a shot but, Morché was well positioned to make the save.
The Dash next travel to face Chicago Stars FC for their final road trip of the regular season and return to Shell Energy Stadium to host Portland Thorns FC for Fan Appreciation Night on Sunday, Nov. 1. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. CT and tickets for the match are available HERE.
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