The Houston Dash lost their first game back from the international break. After having a bye week, the Dash fell 3-1 to Portland Thorns FC at BBVA Compass Stadium. Although Sofia Huerta made a bang in her debut for her new club, it was still not enough for the Dash to earn any points.
Here are three things we learned:
1. The new kids will be just fine
Earlier this week, a blockbuster trade brought Sofia Huerta and Taylor Comeau over from the Chicago Red Stars, and earlier this month the Dash signed Clare Polkinghorne.