Here are three key points ahead of the match:
- FIRST VICTORY IN ALL-TIME SERIES – The Dash will look to earn their first win against the Royals as they trail in the all-time series, 0-2-1. In the last encounter between the two at BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston fell to Utah in a 2-1 defeat. The Dash struck first when midfielder Sofia Huerta drove a free kick that found forward Veronica Latsko at the far post. Latsko headed the shot that found the back of the net beating Royals goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart. The Royals came back during the second half, when forwards Christen Press and Katie Stengel scored to get their second victory over the Dash.