Three Keys to #PORvHOU: Capitalize, Focus, and Posses

After a thrilling win over the Orlando Pride at home, the Houston Dash are off to the west coast again. They face off against Portland Thorns FC for one last time this season.

Here are three keys to success:

1. Capitalize on Mistakes

Although Portland boasts of a talented defense, they too are susceptible to making mistakes in their defensive third. Being able to pounce on defensive mistakes is key against the reigning NWSL Champions. This is actually what led to midfielder Sofia Huerta’s first goal in orange last month, when miscommunication between Portland’s goalkeeper and center back provided Huerta with the opportunity to find the back of the net.

The Dash proved against the Pride just a…