Showcasing excellence: Meet the Houston Sports Awardsโ standout Athlete of the Year nominees
Dive into the stories of resilience, record-breaking feats, and outstanding achievements that define these exceptional athletes vying for the prestigious Athlete of the Year title at the Houston Sports Awards.
Upstart Dash win the Challenge Cup 2-0 over the Red Stars
Houston Dash forward Rachel Daly holds the trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate their Challenge Cup championship win over the Chicago Red Stars, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. Today nothing broke our circle.The Red Stars went to the NWSL championship game last season, but were routed 4-0 by the North Carolina Courage. Kristie Mewis was on the run when she was fouled by Kayla Sharples for a Dash penalty kick. The Red Stars nearly drew even in the 15th minute, but Savannah McCaskill's header off a rebound hit the post. The Red Stars were the tournaments sixth seed going into the knockout round.