The Red Stars game vs the Houston Dash on Sunday night was strange. Houston scored all three goals and lost 2-1. The game’s most memorable moments were non-calls by the referee in the first half: a clear foul on Red Stars captain Vanessa DiBernardo inside the penalty area, and a handball that was not given as a penalty.
Earlier this season, also against Houston, Red Stars coach Rory Dames said the following about the refereeing in that game:
Earlier Saturday, Gotham FC midfielder Allie Long had these thoughts:
I asked Allie Long after Thorns vs.