Dash 2 - Racing 1 Player Ratings

It was generally a sloppy match, which is sometimes what you see with several changes and nothing really to play for. Racing won’t be pleased with the performance or the result, but got some game film on some players that should be helpful going forward.

Bloomer-6: Made a few good saves, but in my opinion had to do better to come for the ball, or at least force the official to make a call by fighting though the challenge a bit better. If you are a member of the goalkeepers’ union, I’m sure you think it was “interference”, but I think officials are hesitant to call that on the initial touch from a set piece.

Lester-5: As well as she played in her previous matches, you have to wonder if Houston was the first team to benefit from some film on her, which would have told then that she like to dribble her way out of trouble and therefore is susceptible to a double team. Prince pounced on a couple of mistakes, and made Racing pay dearly for one of them.

Bonner-7: Had a solid night, but maybe should have tried to clear out some of the bodies in front of the goal on the Dash’s second goal.

Fox-7: Solid again. I think she was subject to some rather bizarre criticism during the CBS broadcast, but I may have misheard because I try to tune out the banal commentary on the NWSL broadcasts.

Martin-6: Honestly was more involved in the attack than the defense, but had a solid night nonetheless.

Howell-8: Took her goal well and keeps getting better with each match.

DeMelo-7: Still playing deeper than I thought she would in the midfield, but it seems to suit her game.

Milliet-7: Played hard for the full 90. The fact that she wasn’t given some rest was a surprise, but I think Björkegren trusts her as much as any player on the team.

Salmon/Ekic/Gordon-5: Couldn’t get anything going as a forward attacking unit.

Davis/Goins/Kizer-6: Racing looked much more dangerous with this group on the field, but they couldn’t find a finishing touch. Based on the small sample, Goins needs more minutes.