Just A Dash
Houston is built different, and so is its soccer. Just A Dash is a new podcast leading the way on all things Houston Dash, the only fully professional women's soccer team in the Lone Star State. Hosted by journalists Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Just A Dash is your one stop shop for the best conversation, analysis and stories about the Houston Dash as well as other levels of Texas women's soccer. Just A Dash is presented by The Striker Texas, a soccer news app and website devoted to providing in-depth coverage of Texas MLS, NWSL, USL Championship, colleges, youth leagues and more.
Episodes
50 episodes
Current break Dash hearts in dramatic NWSL playoff opening weekend
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back to talk about all the latest Texas women's soccer news. On the pod they're joined by Joey Ballewag, The Striker's San Diego Wave FC beat reporter.The trio break down the dramatic opening weeken...
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Just A Dash: Houston talk, special Gotham FC guest, and some international ball talk.
Just a Dash is back! Theo Lloyd-Hughe and Laura Gomez, along with a special guest Jenna Tonelli, who covers NJ/NY Gotham FC. In this week's episode we chat about; Houston DashThe game against G...
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NWSL Midway Point Feelings
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back to talk about all the latest Texas women's soccer news. On the pod they're joined by Joey Ballewag, The Striker's new San Diego Wave FC beat reporter.The trio break down the Dash's scintillatin...
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32:49
Talking Summer 2022 international absences
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back to talk about all the latest Texas women's soccer news. Breaking down the Houston Dash's 4-3 win over the North Carolina Courage, Sarah Lowdon's last win as the acting head coach of the team. A...
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Juan Carlos Amorós is Houston's new interim coach, but what does it mean?
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back to talk about the big news of the Houston Dash appointing Juan Carlos Amorós as its new interim head coach. Why did the Dash make the move? What's up with the timing and James Clarks...
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32:38
Defensive revival as Houston unbeaten streak rolls on
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back talking about the Houston Dash's four-match unbeaten streak. A 2-0 win in Portland combined with a 1-1 with North Carolina has seen the Dash stabilize in the defense. Is the new 3-4-1-2 fo...
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Jane Campbell stars in Houston win over Kansas City
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back talking about the Houston Dash's first win of the NWSL season. A 2-0 win in Kansas City saw Jane Campbell return to form and the Texas team put their defensive woes behind them. Looking back on Sunday'...
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Reacting to James Clarkson's NWSL suspension, what we know
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes return for a sombre episode of Just A Dash, looking into the recent suspension of Houston coach James Clarkson. The podcast looks into all the information we have it this time, and what the l...
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What's left for Houston in the Challenge Cup?
On this week's Just A Dash Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes look back on the Houston Dash's 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Current. What's going on with H-town's defense, did Shea Groom deserve a yellow card and what are the Dash still playing fo...
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Should Houston fans be worried about the Dash's poor start to 2022?
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back after a mini-break to talk about the Houston Dash's stumbling start to the 2022 NWSL season. With just one win after four matches, the Dash sits bottom of the central region and is an unlikely bet to m...
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NWSL Challenge Cup Central Region Super-Preview
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes were joined by Bekki Morgan, Cindy Lara and Claire Watkins to preview the Central Region Group of the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup. The central region will feature the Houston Dash, Racing Louisville, Kansas City Cu...
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In our preseason feelings, Dash 1-0 Pumas in Mexico City
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes catch up on all the latest news from Texas women's soccer and beyond. The Houston Dash are in Mexico City for a preseason training tour and a friendly match versus UNAM Pumas of LigaMX Femenil. <...
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Discussing María Sánchez and Latinx NWSL representation with guest Andrea Nava
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by Dash fan and sports administration/journalism student Andrea Nava to discuss what the signing of María Sánchez means for Latinx fans and the growth of diversity in the NWSL. (1:45) And...
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37:18
Twitter Space debate on the night of NWSL's historic first-ever CBA
Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes were joined by Maggie Ntim (T3 Agency), Katie Goodman (UWS Weekly) and Victor Araiza to talk about the transformative first-ever NWSL CBA. This podcast was recorded on the night of Jan. 31 live on ...
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Goodbye Latsko, no USWNT players and will there be a NWSL strike?
Are you ready for the biggest Just A Dash ever? Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes were joined by Dash experts and podcasters Hayley Snider (@HayleySnider2) and Nicolas Sambaer (@GeneralHosen) for a special Houston Dash 2022 offseason epis...
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Interview with Houston rookie Ryan Gareis (South Carolina)
Laura and Theo are back with a special Houston Dash interview episode with Ryan Gareis, the rookie forward drafted out of the University of South Carolina in the 2022 NWSL College Draft. (1:00) Ryan Gareis talks about her time play...
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How can the Houston Dash grow with María Sánchez and Mexican women's soccer?
Feliz Año Nuevo! Happy new year!Laura and Theo are back after a holiday break to get you up-to-date on the all the latest offseason moves from Texas women's soccer. (1:30) María Sánchez is FINALLY unveiled as a Houston Dash ...
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Happy Holiday Chaos: two NWSL drafts, plenty of Houston signings and María Sánchez
Merry Christmas from Just A Dash. In the last podcast of 2021 Laura and Theo round up the NWSL Expansion and College drafts, then dissect all the new Houston Dash recruits before talking about what the incoming arrival of Tigres UANL st...
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NCAA Prospects: Interview with Diana Ordoñez (Virginia/FC Dallas Women)
Laura and Theo are joined by NCAA-standout Diana Ordoñez. The forward from Prosper, TX played for FC Dallas as a youngster before going on to play at the University of Virginia. With 45 college goals for the Cavaliers, the 2021 ACC Offensive pl...
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42:17
Houston Dash expansion draft protection list reaction, Sanchez coming and Mewis leaving?
Laura and Theo are back after a small break with an immediate reaction to the NWSL protection lists being released ahead of the upcoming expansion draft on December 16. What does the news mean for the Houston Dash roster and how does it m...
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Tales from Louisville, Abby Dahlkemper departs and more abuse revelations in the NWSL
Theo is back from attending the NWSL championship final in Louisville to catch with Laura on another big week of Houston Dash and NWSL off-season news. (2:00) Recapping the NWSL Championship Final in Louisville. (6:45) Laura tal...
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Dash off-season questions and NWSL chaos
With no Houston Dash matches until 2022, Laura and Theo have look ahead to the off-season schedule that will throw up plenty of NWSL surprises.(2:00) Outline of the Houston Dash's off-season schedule.(3:10) NWSL playoff updates....
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The pain podcast: How did the Houston Dash miss the playoffs?
Laura and Theo have taken a few days to reset after last Sunday's crushing defeat to the Washington Spirit. Now, after some time to reflect, they break down how the Dash contrived to miss the NWSL postseason (yet again!).(2:00) Washingt...
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29:52
Houston clinching scenarios ahead of NWSL playoff decision weekend
In a potentially historic week for Houston pro soccer, Laura and Theo walk you through how the Dash could make the NWSL playoffs for the very first time this weekend. (2:38) Gabby Seiler is supporting the Atlanta Braves in the World Ser...
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Dash miss chance to clinch in Houston, reviewing our pre-season predictions
Laura and Theo take you through a memorable night in Houston, as the Dash almost made NWSL history. (2:15) Recapping Houston 0-1 Portland one, and the best Dash crowd of the season. (5:00) What aspects of the match cos...
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