A strong first-half performance by the Portland Thorns gave the Houston Dash a 5-0 loss on the road this evening at Providence Park.
The Thorns struck first seven minutes into the game when Portland midfielder Lindsay Horan tucked a low shot into the lower right corner of the goal. Forward Tobin Heath dribbled the ball into the box and fought off a challenge by Dash defender Amber Brooks before finding Horan to her left to set up the goal.
Five minutes later, Thorns forward Hayley Raso doubled the lead when Heath crossed a ball that barely slipped past Houston defender Allysha Chapman.