Last Time Out: Pride Outlasts Angel City, 2-1
Angel City FC (3-1-0) scored a late objective to equalize, however in the end fell to the Orlando Pride, 2-1, on April 3 at Inter&Co Stadium. The loss was ACFC’s first of the season after the membership received off to a record-setting begin.
Defender Gisele Thompson scored her second objective of the season for Angel City in stoppage time after Orlando went forward, 1-0, within the 84th minute. But Pride midfielder Haley McCutcheon tallied her second rating of the match simply six minutes later, permitting Orlando to flee with the win at house.
Despite the loss, ACFC continued its development of dominating possession, holding on to the ball for over 63 % of the match. Captain and defender Sarah Gorden was named Player of the Match after her unimaginable defensive effort, shutting down NWSL photographs chief Barbra Banda and main Angel City with 65 passes accomplished.
Next Up: Moultrie, Turner and the Portland Thorns
Portland (3-1-1) involves city after the worldwide break in second place within the NWSL standings (with a match in hand). The Thorns drew towards North Carolina of their final match, however have already defeated Kansas City, Seattle and Washington this season.
Midfielder Olivia Moultrie and ahead Reilyn Turner have been driving the Portland offense, main the crew with three objectives every. Both gamers made their marks on the scoresheet towards the Courage on April 4 and can draw the eye of the Angel City protection this Sunday.
Also returning to BMO Stadium this Sunday will likely be defender M.A. Vignola, who was on the inaugural ACFC squad. She was traded to the Thorns in late 2025 as a part of the transaction that introduced midfielder Hina Sugita to Angel City. Vignola could have her palms full as she faces an ACFC offense that’s main the NWSL in objectives scored.
Angel City has performed Portland eight occasions in 4 seasons, with a 1-3-4 file total.
In the Spotlight: Sams Off to Solid Start
One of Angel City’s key additions this offseason was defender Emily Sams. The former Orlando Pride backliner has stepped seamlessly into the ACFC lineup, beginning each match as a central defender and even sporting the captain’s armband every now and then.
Sams has been an anchoring presence for Angel City. The 2024 NWSL Defender of the Year has typically been referred to as on to neutralize the opposing crew’s prime risk. She has additionally been an important a part of Head Coach Alex Straus’s new offensive strategy, main the crew in passes accomplished in two of ACFC’s 4 matches.
Sams was lately referred to as as much as the U.S. Women’s National Team camp and now returns to BMO Stadium to proceed her strong begin to the season.
This Week at BMO Stadium: Kids Day!
Angel City FC will have fun Kids Day this Sunday at BMO Stadium. There will likely be a pre-game efficiency by Bob Baker Marionette Theater, a spirit station with non permanent tattoos, and a top chart photograph alternative that includes a cutout of goalkeeper Angelina Anderson. The first 5,000 followers to enter the gates will obtain a complimentary coloring ebook and crayons, sponsored by Sprouts.
Kids Day will function a full youth takeover, together with a younger fan performing the nationwide anthem, a mother-daughter duo main the ceremonial “three clap” and a halftime child race going down at heart pitch.
