Texas Soccer takes on Houston in season opener at home, see photos

Texas Soccer takes on Houston in season opener at home, see photos

Lary J Miller August 16, 2024

Texas Longhorns forward Trinity Byars (15) dribbles the ball down the sideline in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns forward Trinity Byars (15) leaps over Houston goalkeeper Olivia Dietrich (1) in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns defender Carly Montgomery (8) battles Houston forward Cameryn Maddox (26) for a ball in the air in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Houston Cougars midfielder Alexis Fowlkes heads the ball in the second half of the Texas Longhorn’s season opener against the Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns defender Madison Haugen (12) plays the ball in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas midfielder Lexi Missimo (10) battles Houston defender Jada Gibson (11) for control of the ball just outside the box in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns forward Trinity Byars (15) runs with the ball as Houston midfielder Alexis Fowlkes (5) chases in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns forward Amalia Villarreal (44) battles the Houston defense in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns midfielder Lexi Missimo (10) watches a shot miss the goal in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns defender Lauren Lapomarda (25) dribbles the ball while looking for an open pass in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns midfielder Lexi Missimo (10) battles Houston defender Alex Whitcraft (12) to get a pass off across the box in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns midfielder Ashlyn Miller (27) battles dribbles the ball past Houston defense in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Houston Goalkeeper Oliver Dietrich (1) blocks an attempt at goal from Texas Longhorns forward Avery Clark (16) in the first half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns forward Trinity Byars (15) looks for a cross near the goal in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns goalkeeper Mia Justus (1) signals to her team in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns defender Emily Jane Cox plays the ball in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns forward Chloe Shimkin (7) dribbles the ball in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns forward Trinity Byars plays the ball in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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The Texas Longhorns bench, including Head Coach Angela Kelly, far right, watch the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns forward Trinity Byars (15) battles Houston Cougars midfielder Talia Feigin (20) while dribbling the ball in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns forward Holly Ward (13) looks to keep the ball in-bounds in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns forward Chloe Shimkin (7) protects the ball from Houston defenders in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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Texas Longhorns goalkeeper Mia Justus (1) catches a corner kick in the second half of the Longhorn’s season opener against the Houston Cougars, Aug. 15, 2024 at Mike A. Meyers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Texas won the game 1-0.

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