HOUSTON (Interstat) — Washington Spirit W defeated Houston Dash W 3-2 on Sunday at Shell Energy Stadium, using a late goal to secure the result. Miljana Ivanovic scored twice for Houston, leveling in the 44th and 59th minutes after Washington took an 11th-minute lead through Rudd. Tara Mckeown was among Washington’s key contributors. Sofia Cantore restored Washington’s advantage in the 51st minute. Esme Morgan and Trinity Rodman each provided an assist. Clara Luvanga delivered the winner in the 84th minute. Claudia Martinez also added an assist. Washington improved to 1-1 in this competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Houston moved to 0-1-1 in this competition and 0-1-1 across all competitions. Larisey also received a yellow card for Houston in the 86th minute. Washington made three substitutions at the 66th minute; Houston made five changes overall. The visitors held on after a tense finish and claimed their first win of the season.