Houston Dash beat Chicago behind Leah Klenke's first goal as a pro

CHICAGO – Leah Klenke scored her first goal as a professional as the Houston Dash beat the Chicago Stars 3-1 on Friday.

The Dash have earned seven points in last three road matches under interim coach Jaime Frias.

Houston took a 1-0 lead in the fourth on a free kick into the box from Lisa Boattin that was stopped but Klenke got the rebound and scored. It was the fastest goal of the season for the Dash.

The Dash added another goal in the 54th minute on an indirect kick from Boattin to the far post, where midfielder Maggie Graham finished with the goal.

Forward Clarissa Larisey scored Houston’s final goal in the 79th minute on a pass from Kiki Van Zanten.

The Dash end the season at home on Nov. 1 against Portland.

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