Leah Klenke etched her name into professional soccer history as the Houston Dash dismantled the Chicago Stars 3-1 on Friday night in Chicago. The breakthrough moment arrived in the fourth quarter when Lisa Boattin’s free kick was parried by the goalkeeper, allowing Klenke to pounce on the rebound and slot home her first career professional goal. This strike, recorded as the fastest goal of the season for the Dash, broke the deadlock and set the tone for a dominant away performance that extended their winning streak on the road.
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The Dash demonstrated clinical efficiency in the second half, adding two more goals to secure the three-point victory. In the 54th minute, Boattin delivered a precise indirect free kick to the far post, where midfielder Maggie Graham finished the move to make it 2-0. Houston capped their offensive display in the 79th minute when forward Clarissa Larisey converted a pass from Kiki Van Zanten, sealing the 3-1 final scoreline and showcasing the team’s depth and tactical discipline under pressure.
This result marks the third consecutive road win for the Dash under interim head coach Jaime Frias, who has guided the team to seven points in their last three away matches. The momentum carries the squad into their season finale, where they will host the Portland Thorns at home on November 1. With the regular season concluding, the Dash enter their final fixture with renewed confidence and a solidified position in the standings.
Source: Yahoo Sports
