HOUSTON DASH VS UTAH ROYALS 1-0 (4-25-2025)

Written by Michael Thervil

Photo courtesy of Houston Dash

In an electrifying win against the Utah Royals, the Houston Dash managed to win and pacify their fans as this marked a break from their losing streak in the WMLS. With Houston Dash fans gloating as they stood up from their seats, it was considered a breath of fresh air for Houston Dash fans. Beyond the excitement, this game demonstrated that both women’s sports and the Houston Dash are supported in Houston and that the women signed to professional sports teams can and do in fact make a difference.

With the Houston Dash defeating the Utah Royals 1-0, it looked like this match was a match based on precision and luck for the Houston Dash instead of aggressiveness on the pitch. This is especially true since Houston Dash scored the first and only point of the game in the first half and did a great job of preventing the Utah Royals from scoring for the duration of the match

The Houston Dash took 7 shots with 4 shots on target while the Utah Royals took a total of 13 shots with 5 shots on target. While the Utah Royals led when it came to ball possession, ball passing, and pass accuracy with 57%, 429 and 79% (343) respectively; the Houston Dash seemed to have fall behind in these categories possessing the ball 43% of the time, with match total of 319 passes, and a pass accuracy rate of 71% (228).

The Houston Dash managed to acquire 8 fouls while the Utah Royals led by one for a total of 9 fouls by the end of the match. Both teams tied when it came to the issuance of yellow cards for a number of 2 apiece. No red cards were issued to either team throughout the course of the match. The Houston Dash was called offsides 2 times while the Utah Royals were called offsides once. While the Utah Royals were able to take 2 corners, the Houston Dash were able to take a grand total of 5 for the match. Both teams were tied at 2 when it came to big chances and both teams missed both of their big chances to score a point. It should be noted that both teams were tied when it came to shots blocked standing at 2 apiece.

Defensively, the Houston Dash led with 5 keeper saves to the Utah Royals 3 while the Utah Royals led in terms of clearances, standing at 30 to the Houston Dash’s 23. Looking at interceptions, the Houston Dash led with 17 to the Utah Royals 12. Again, this was a great game and a win that the Houston Dash desperately needed. Fans of the Dash are looking to see their team repeat the success they had on the pitch when they face off against the Racing Louisville FC on May 2nd, 2025, at the Shell Energy Stadium. The current head-to-head record between these two teams stand with both teams being tied with 2 wins against each other and 1 draw. For this match, you can get your tickets here’ and as always: go Houston Dash.