NWSL Orlando Pride resisted a spirited home fightback to secure a 2-1 win over Houston Dash at Shell Energy Stadium. First-half strikes from Luana Bertolucci and Solai Washington established a platform that survived Danielle Colaprico’s response early in the second half.
- Final score: Houston Dash 1, Orlando Pride 2 at Shell Energy Stadium
- First-half goals from Luana Bertolucci (penalty) and Solai Washington guided Orlando to the win
- Danielle Colaprico found the net in the 55th minute to halve the deficit
- Orlando put 6 of their 12 total shots on target, compared to 3 on target for the hosts
- Paige Nielsen received the match’s lone yellow card in the 46th minute
Bertolucci converts early from the spot
The visiting side seized control of the scoreboard in the 16th minute. Following an infraction inside the penalty area, Luana Bertolucci stepped up and drove her spot kick home to hand the Pride the lead. Orlando controlled 55 percent of possession throughout the evening, forcing Houston to chase the ball and defend extended sequences.
Washington doubles the lead before the break
Orlando expanded their cushion in the 31st minute when Solai Washington found space in the attacking third and found the net. The visiting offense forced six shots on target across the match. While the Dash managed 12 attempts overall, matching the Pride’s total volume, the hosts struggled to test the opposing goalkeeper with regularity in the opening period.
Colaprico responds as Houston battles back
The second half began on tense terms when Houston defender Paige Nielsen picked up a caution in the 46th minute. The home side reorganized quickly, mounting pressure that paid off nine minutes later. Danielle Colaprico scored in the 55th minute to cut the Pride’s lead to 2-1, injecting fresh energy into the Houston attack.
Pride absorb late pressure to protect points
The home team disrupted play with 11 fouls to the visitors’ five, attempting to stall Orlando transitions and launch counterattacks. Both sides were flagged for offside twice over ninety minutes. Despite Houston pushing forward to find an equalizer in the closing stages, the Pride held firm defensively to confirm the road triumph in this tight NWSL encounter.
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