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4-1 in Houston: Denver Summit FC Answers the Questions
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- May 12, 2026
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Summary
Denver Summit FC went to Houston and put up a 4-1 road win — and the possession numbers tell the whole story. 38%. 43%. 53%. That's Denver's possession in their last three games. The first two ended in losses. Friday night in Houston, this team looked completely different. This week Kate breaks down what actually changed, why the Ryan and Sheehan homecoming delivered, and whether this is finally the turn in the tide. This week on The 5280 Pitch: ⚽ The possession flip that explains everything — San Diego, Boston, and Houston side by side ⚽ Ayo Oke's two-assist night and what it means for the lineup going forward ⚽ Yazmeen Ryan and Delanie Sheehan return to Shell Energy Stadium — and combine for 3 goals ⚽ The penalty Abby Smith read right but couldn't stop ⚽ Janine Sonis's 100th career NWSL start, back where she scored her first pro goal in 2016 📧 Newsletter + blog: 5280pitch.com 👟 Merch: 5280-pitch-shop.fourthwall.com | Code SUMMIT10 for 10% off The 5280 Pitch. Women's Soccer at Altitude.