Two own goals earn Red Stars win over Dash

Chicago notched three points in the NWSL standings with a wild win over Houston on Sunday night.

The Dash struck first in the game’s 62^nd minute when Veronica Latsko one-timed a deflected ball at the top of the box to put Houston up 1-0.

A bit of jazz and a LAT of power 💪#CHIvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/Ws6keAZqXX

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 11, 2021

In the 73^rd minute, Chicago equalized off a Mallory Pugh free kick. The Red Stars striker launched a dangerous ball into a congested box, forcing a Houston Dash own goal to put the game at 1-1.

Chicago equalize on an OG‼️#CHIvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/XQS3PAIwT3

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 11, 2021

Less than five minutes later, the Dash committed yet another own goal to give Chicago a 2-1 lead. Katie Naughton, attempting to clear a floating cross from the Red Stars, unintentionally knocked the ball past Houston’s keeper, securing the win for Chicago.

OG strikes again and @chicagoredstars take the lead 😱#CHIvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/ahCpbtvQE7

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 11, 2021

Next up: The Dash will host the Courage in Houston on Saturday. The Red Stars will take on OL Reign in Chicago on Sunday.