Houston Dash Draw 2-2 as Seattle Reign Beat Portland

Ullmark gives Houston another comeback

The report says Denver twice took the lead, but Houston responded each time. Yazmeen Ryan opened the scoring before Kat Rader quickly levelled, and Janine Sonis restored the hosts’ advantage from the penalty spot before half-time.

Ullmark then struck three minutes after the interval, meeting Maggie Graham’s cross with a composed finish. The goal was a personal milestone, but its wider value was clear: Houston avoided defeat despite repeatedly falling behind.

  • Linda Ullmark: first professional goal, scored in the 48th minute
  • Kat Rader: replied less than three minutes after Denver’s opener
  • Janine Sonis: scored against her former Houston team

For a side that reportedly moved to 4-5-7, the draw offered evidence of resilience, even if conceding twice remains a concern.

Miller anchors Seattle’s response

Seattle’s reported win had a different shape. Ryanne Brown gave the Reign an early lead in the seventh minute, while Maddie Mercado headed in a second before half-time.

The decisive figure was Miller. The report credits the goalkeeper with a career-high nine saves, denying Portland during the second half and protecting a clean sheet against a team that entered the fixture with a stronger record.

  • Ryanne Brown: scored in her first start of the season
  • Maddie Mercado: doubled Seattle’s advantage in the 44th minute
  • Cassie Miller: made nine saves in her second appearance for the Reign

The result reportedly lifted Seattle to 5-6-2 and gave the team momentum in the Cascadia rivalry.

The next test is whether these moments become trends. Houston will want Ullmark’s breakthrough to support a more reliable attack, while Seattle must show Miller’s performance was the start of defensive stability rather than a one-off rescue.