In its first match since coach Kris Ward’s sacking, the Washington Spirit on Saturday was within moments of winning for the first time in almost four months.
But after taking the lead on Ashley Hatch’s goals two minutes apart early in the second half, the Spirit conceded Michelle Alozie’s stoppage-time equalizer and settled for a 2-2 draw with the Dash in Houston.
The Spirit’s rut, which began after it won the May 1 opener, has covered 16 regular season matches and 18 in all competitions.
The result came five days after Ward was fired following an incident with a player at training Aug.