Houston Dash defeat Texas Tech University in final preseason scrimmage

The Houston Dash defeated Texas Tech University 5-0 at Houston Sports Park this afternoon in their final preseason game prior to the 2019 NWSL regular season.

Dash captain Kealia Ohai tallied the first goal of the game in the 19th minute after she capitalized on a rebound inside the six yard box. Midfielder Christine Nairn controlled a cross inside the box and played a low pass to an oncoming midfielder Sofia Huerta who forced a save at the near post. Ohai pounced on the loose ball inside the six yard box for the first goal of the game.

Midfielder Sophie Schmidt doubled Houston’s lead in the 57th minute off a cross from Huerta at the near post. The Canadian international tucked the ball away…