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The Houston Dash entered Friday night's match on a three-game unbeaten spell with three new players set to make their Dash debuts at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Both were spoiled by the Portland Thorns in a 3-1 loss that disrupts the team's momentum as it sought to claw its way into the National Women's Soccer League playoff picture.