Houston Dash Spoils Bay FC’s Home Opener with Last-Minute Goal
The highly anticipated home opener for Bay FC was spoiled by a last-minute goal from Houston Dash’s Havana Solaun. The game was a thrilling back-and-forth affair, with both teams fighting for the win until the very end.
Bay FC started off strong with Deyna Castellanos scoring her first NWSL goal in the first half. But Houston Dash’s Diana Ordóñez responded with a brace in the second half, putting her team ahead. However, Bay FC’s Racheal Kundananji equalized in the 93rd minute, setting the stage for Solaun’s game-winning goal in stoppage time.
It was a heartbreaking loss for Bay FC, who had high hopes for their home opener. But for Houston Dash, it was a much-needed first win of the season.
Kansas City Remains Undefeated with Victory over Angel City
In another exciting match, Kansas City continued their perfect season with a 4-2 win over Angel City. The Current are now 3-0-0 and sit atop the NWSL standings.
Vanessa DiBernardo opened the scoring for Kansas City in the seventh minute, followed by a goal from Alexa Spaanstra just before halftime. Angel City fought back with goals from Sydney Leroux and Madison Curry, but Kansas City secured the win with a late goal from Bia Zaneratto.
The match also marked the return of veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, who had been sidelined with an injury since 2023.
Racing Louisville and Portland Thorns Battle to a Draw
Racing Louisville and Portland Thorns put on a thrilling show, with Nigerian forward Uchenna Kanu scoring a brace in the first six minutes for Louisville. But Portland fought back with goals from Morgan Weaver and Sam Coffey, who scored the equalizer in stoppage time.
It was Louisville’s third straight draw of the season, while Portland remains winless.
Courage Earns 1-0 Victory over Gotham FC
In North Carolina, the Courage earned a 1-0 victory over reigning NWSL champions Gotham FC. Brianna Pinto’s first-half goal proved to be the difference, as the Courage improved to 2-1-0 for the season.
Gotham FC had several chances in the second half, but the Courage defense held strong, allowing only one shot on target.
Final Thoughts
It was an action-packed weekend in the NWSL, with several exciting matches and standout performances. Houston Dash’s last-minute win over Bay FC, Kansas City’s undefeated streak, and Racing Louisville’s fast-paced start to the season are just a few of the highlights.
Stay tuned to Kosport Magazine for more NWSL coverage and updates.
