The Houston Dash's time in NWSL has not been characterized by success, but perhaps the tide is turning after Rachel Daly's header sent the club to its first NWSL final of any kind.
Expansion announcements have taken the spotlight, but the war of attrition continues in Utah, where the scene shifts stadiums after a goal-light, drama-heavy set of quarterfinals.
The Chicago Red Stars advanced to the semifinals of the NWSL's Challenge Cup tournament, prevailing 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw with OL Reign.