Super Falcons star Michelle Chinwendu Alozie bags yellow card in 1st game back for Houston Dash against Washington Spirit
Super Falcons of Nigeria defender Michelle Chinwendu Alozie is back on the social media trends.
The 26-year-old defender is back in the United States of America (USA) with her National Women's Soccer League side the Houston Dash.
Michelle Alozie with Super Falcons at World Cup
Alozie did not return to Nigeria with the Super Falcons after her heroics at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
As the Super Falcons were defeated by the Lionesses of England in the round of 16, Alozie was the center of attention.
Lauren James who plays for England stamped on Alozie, giving the Super Falcons a numerical advantage in their round of 16 match-up.
The Super Falcons missed were eliminated from the World Cup as Alozie chose to use her left leg in the shootout.
Michelle Alozie returns to Houston Dash
Houston Dash welcomed Alozie back wholeheartedly following her exploits at the World Cup
Alozie visited the Houston Texans, an NFL team, with a few of her Houston Dash teammates.
Michelle Alozie bags yellow card on Houston Dash return
Alozie and the Houston Dash focus on earning a position in the 2023 NWSL Playoffs with seven games left in the regular season.
In their first league match back against the Washington Spirit at Shell Energy Stadium, the Houston Dash drew 1-1.
Alozie was given a spot in the starting lineup and picked up a yellow card in the 21st minute.
Ashley Sanchez, a forward, managed to squeeze the ball past Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell's exposed fingertips to give Washington the lead in the 63rd minute.
Down a goal, Alozie was substituted for Courtney Petersen in the 64th minute of the game.
The equalizer was provided by a forward pass from Ebony Salmon to Mara Sánchez at the near post in added time.
On Saturday, August 26, Alozie and the Houston Dash will return to Shell Energy Stadium for their penultimate home game of the regular season against the Kansas City Current.