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Titi and Zlatan on the Fox broadcast with words of encouragement for Lucas Herrington after his penalty miss: "Don't be upset... Keep your head up." "You show a lot of courage. You are the best. Don't listen to the rest... If you want to reach out I'm here."

Fulltime Denver Summit tie Houston. It was a frustrating night. They created a lot of opportunities, but just weren't clinical enough. Defensive mistakes allowed the Dash back into the game. Overall, a disappointing result. 2-2 #TogetherWeClimb

94' In stoppage time, Yazmeen Ryan misses a massive chance to win the game in front of the goal. What an opportunity right at the end.

75' It's an all-important hydration break for Nick Cushing. The Summit have created a lot but haven't been clinical enough to put it out of reach. Defensive mistakes have allowed the Dash back in. Massive 15 minutes. 2-2 #TogetherWeClimb

62' Tash Flint enters the game for the first time since her injury. 2-2 #TogetherWeClimb

The equalizer from Houston. Once again, Denver Summit beaten from a cross. Sonis gets on the wrong side of the ball here.

Here's the penalty from Sonis just before halftime.

48' Houston Dash equalizes again from a cross. Denver broken down once again from out wide. 2-2 #TogetherWeClimb

46' We are back live for the second half. Interesting to see how Denver approaches the final 45. Will they push to close the game or try and see it out? 2-1 #TogetherWeClimb

Lindsay Heaps gets a massive welcome at home during her halftime interview. She's looking forward to the 18th.

45' Halftime from Commerce City. Denver Summit has looked good. They've controlled most of the run of play and have created more danger. They gave up an immediate goal but did well to take back control and score again before half. 2-1 #TogetherWeClimb

44' Ally Brazier gets on the end of a Janine Sonis through ball and is tackled down inside the box. Sonis slots the ball in the bottom corner, and Denver takes the lead into the half 2-1 #TogetherWeClimb

The response from Houston, not great defending on the initial cross and run.

Ryan does brilliantly to create the space and fire a rocket into the top corner on this one

16' Just after scoring, Denver concedes the equalizer. It was straight off the kickoff from the Dash. We are all tied up. 1-1 #TogetherWeClimb

14' Summit Goal! They've controlled the run of play and are finally awarded. It's an absolute rocket from Yazmeen Ryan to open the scoring. 1-0 #TogetherWeClimb

1' We are underway here at DSGP, it's the Denver Summit up against Houston, can they find a way to bounce back at home? This is @shaw_eamon from the press box. #TogetherWeClimb

Starting lineups from both teams tonight, Houston Dash winless in two, Denver Summit looking to bounce back at home. Abby Smith starts in goal again, Kossler on the bench, Tash Flint is back available.

Tash Flint is back available for Denver Summit:

Former Rapids center back Danny Wilson returns to America:

Denver Summit vs Houston Dash Talking Points: Squad rotation, coaching and defensive adjustments, and newcomers. By Katie Ammon burgundywave.com/2026/07/12/key…