MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">The Houston Dash return to the Lifetime NWSL Game of the Week on Saturday as they visit Utah Royals FC for the first time in the Beehive State.
MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Houston finished a three-game week with a 2-2 draw in Chicago last Saturday as Rachel DalyMSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">scored her second goal of the season and Kristie MewisMSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">scored her first goal with the club. Kyah SimonMSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">finished with two assists as Houston extended its unbeaten streak to three games. With the draw Houston remained in seventh place, one point behind Utah and four points from the last playoff spot.
MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">This will be the second meeting between the clubs after their first meeting finished in a scoreless draw on March 30 at BBVA Compass Stadium.
MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Utah returns to league play after a bye week. Laura Harvey's squad enters the game with a MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">four-MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">gameMSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> unbeaten streak, which includes their first MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">victory in MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">franchise historyMSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">, a 2-0 MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">triumph at Rio Tinto Stadium MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">against the Washington Spirit on MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">May 5. Utah entered the bye week with a scoreless draw against the Orlando Pride on May 9.
MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">The newest franchise in the NWSL feature U.S. Women's National Team MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">co-captainMSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> Becky MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">SauerbrunnMSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> who anchors Utah's defense, Canadian internationals Desiree Scott and Diane Matheson who generates the MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">bulkMSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> of the MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Royal'sMSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> offensive push leading the team in crosses with 18. Matheson and USWNT veteran Amy Rodriguez combine for two goals and two assists to lead the team after seven games.
MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;" xml:lang="EN-US">This will be the final road trip of the month for Houston who spent three weekends away from BBVA Compass Stadium in May. The Dash return to Texas on May 23 to host Megan Rapinoe and Seattle Reign FC for their first meeting of the regular season. This match will include a special 80's Night as part of Houston's Way Back Wednesday series this season. Tickets for the match start at $19 and are available at HoustonDashSoccer.com
