2024 Angel City FC season

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Angel City FC
2024 season
Owners List of Angel City FC owners
General manager Angela Hucles Mangano
Head coach Becki Tweed
Stadium BMO Stadium
(capacity: 22,000)
League 12th
Summer Cup Semi-finals
Top goalscorerLeague:
Claire Emslie
Sydney Leroux
(7 each)

All:
Claire Emslie
Sydney Leroux
(8 each)
Highest home attendance22,000
(four times)
Lowest home attendance16,542 v NJ/NY Gotham FC
(July 6, 2024, National Women's Soccer League)
Average home league attendance19,313
Biggest win2–0 v Bay FC
(Away, July 26, 2024, NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup)
Biggest defeat0–3 v Orlando Pride
(Home, June 30, 2024, National Women's Soccer League)
0–3 v Portland Thorns FC
(Away, November 3, 2024, National Women's Soccer League)
  2023
2025  
All statistics correct as of November 2, 2024.

The 2024 Angel City FC season was the team's third season as a professional women's soccer team. Angel City FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top tier of women's soccer in the United States.

Contents

Background

Coaching changes

On November 2, 2023, at the conclusion of the 2023 season, Angel City official announced that interim coach Becki Tweed would be staying on permanently as head coach. [1] The club announced the departure of Head of Goalkeeping, Daniel Ball on November 8, 2023, after serving his two-year contract.

On January 9, 2024, Angel City announced the hiring of Lee Nguyen as an assistant coach, as well as the promotion of Eleri Earnshaw to first assistant coach. [2] On January 23, 2024, Oliver Blitz was announced as the new Performance Analyst in the preseason roster announcement. [3] On January 31, 2024, Angel City announced the finalized staff for the 2024 season, with Omar Zeenni announced as the new goalkeeper coach and Sarah Neal as the new director of rehabilitation. [4]

On May 14, 2024, Angel City announced the hiring of Mark Wilson as the first Technical Director in club history. [5]

Angel City announce they had parted ways with Assistant Coach Lee Nguyen on August 27, 2024. [6]

On September 18, 2024, Angel City announced the hiring of Matt Wade as the clubs Assistant General Manager, to assist Angela Hucles Mangano in overseeing the club’s football operations department and supporting the implementation of the club’s sporting strategic plan. Wade previously served as the Head of Sporting Strategy with Feyenoord. [7]

On December 5, 2024, Angel City announced that they had mutually agreed to part ways with General Manager Angela Hucles Mangano who had first joined the club as VP of Player Development in 2021. Assistant General Manager Matt Wade will assume the role of interim General Manager while the club conducts a comprehensive search for a new GM. [8] Following the departure of Hucles, Angel City then announced the departure of Head Coach Becki Tweed on December 9, 2024. Assistant Coach Eleri Earnshaw will act as interim head coach while the search of a new coach begins. [9]

Summary

Preseason

On January 23, 2024, Angel City announced their preseason roster with the first day of training beginning the following day. [3] On February 14, 2024, Angel City announced that forward Jun Endo had suffered an ACL injury to her left-knee during a preseason training camp in Melbourne, Florida and would be placed on the season-ending injury list. [10] Angel City competed in a friendly against NWSL expansion club Bay FC in the inaugural Coachella Valley Invitational in Indio, California on February 20, 2024, which finished 0–0. [11] After the friendly, Angel City announced a revised 31-player preseason roster on February 26, 2024. [12]

Two new kits for the 2024 season were unveiled on February 27, 2024, the black primary jersey named 'Moonlight', and a pink secondary jersey named 'Sol'. [13]

March

On March 6, 2024, Angel City announced they had signed USYNT U-17 midfielder Kennedy Fuller on a three-year deal through 2026 with an option for 2027 through the NWSL's U-18 Entry Mechanism. [14] Angel City announced the following week on March 12, that they had signed draft pick Madison Curry to a one-year contract. [15] The following day Angel City announced their final 26-player roster for the 2024 season, with Christen Press and Jun Endo listed with SEI's and Canadian international Vanessa Gilles remaining on loan at Lyon to round out the roster. [16]

Ahead of the start of the 2024 season, it was reported that the four primary owners of the club had voted to have investment firm Moelis & Co. seek an investor and new owner that would assume control of Angel City's board for a reported valuation of $180 million. [17]

Angel City officially kicked off their third NWSL season with a third consecutive sold out home opener at BMO Stadium against expansion team Bay FC on March 17, 2024. The game saw five players make their debut for Angel City and two of those five, Kennedy Fuller and Gisele Thompson both making their professional debuts in the NWSL. Despite having more shots and possession than their opponents, Angel City ultimately were defeated 1–0 in their first game, failing to comeback after Asisat Oshoala was able to capitalize on a defensive error. [18]

The 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup was announced on March 20, 2024, with Angel City set to take on the two other California-based teams San Diego Wave FC and Bay FC, as well as Liga MX team Club América in three group stage matches taking place over the Olympic break in the summer with a possibility to advance to the knockout stage. [19]

Angel City earned their first point of the season during their first away game at Orlando Pride on March 22. Former Pride player Meggie Dougherty Howard was able to draw a penalty early in the second half which was converted by Claire Emslie but Angel City ultimately lost their lead when Marta was able to score off a corner kick in the eighty-eighth minute and the game finished as a 1–1 draw. Draft pick Madison Curry also made her professional debut with Angel City, coming on as a substitute. [20] Angel City played their second consecutive away game against Kansas City Current for the first time at the newly opened CPKC Stadium and were ultimately defeated 2–4 after goals from Sydney Leroux and Madison Curry were not able to make up the deficit. [21]

April

At the conclusion of the international break which saw five ACFC players get call ups to their respective national teams, [22] Angel City played a third final consecutive away game against Chicago Red Stars. After making some changes to the starting lineup, Angel City were able to earn their first win of the season and also hand the Red Stars their first defeat of the season in a 1–0 victory off an own goal. The team also recorded their first clean sheet as defenders Megan Reid and Jasmyne Spencer, and veteran goalkeeper DiDi Haračić returned to the starting XI. [23] This game was also Jasmyne Spencer's 175th career NWSL appearance.

On April 20, 2024, Angel City announced they had made two strategic player trades before the closing of the NWSL transfer window. [24] Defender Paige Nielsen would be traded to the Houston Dash in exchange for $50,000 in allocation money and $50,000 in intra-league transfer funds and French international midfielder Amandine Henry would be traded to the Utah Royals in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money.

After three consecutive away games, Angel City returned to BMO Stadium on April 21, 2024 to play the North Carolina Courage in front of a second consecutive sold out crowd of the season. Claire Emslie scored her first brace in the NWSL for Angel City, the first goal scored off a free kick to help secure a 2–1 victory in Angel City's first home win of the season. Sarah Gorden who captained the match, also made her 100th career NWSL appearance. [25] The win saw Angel City enter 7th place in the overall standings, in playoffs contention for the first time the season.

Later in the week, Angel City concluded the month with hosting Kansas City Current on April 26, 2024. Despite leading at half after a goal from Emslie assisted by Alyssa Thompson, Angel City would go to concede three goals and finish the match as a 1–3 defeat to fall back down to 9th place. [26]

May

Angel City traveled to face Utah Royals for the first time on May 3, 2024, at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. A goal from Leroux assisted by A. Thompson and a penalty kick converted by Emslie was enough to secure a 2–1 victory in the first match up between the two teams. [27] Angel City returned to home to face Houston Dash on May 12, 2024. The game was held scoreless until former Angel City player Paige Nielsen scored on a set piece in the 99th minute. [28] On May 14, 2024, Angel City announced the hiring of Mark Wilson as the first Technical Director in club history [5]

On May 18, 2024, Angel City faced Washington Spirit away and despite a brief stretch where Angel City was leading 2–1 after forcing an own goal and a goal from Leroux, Angel City conceded three goals and were defeated 2–4. Leroux's goal was her 44th career goal, ranking her 10th all-time. Sisters Gisele and Alyssa Thompson were both named to the starting lineup for the first time, marking the first time in NWSL history that two sisters started for the same team. [29]

On May 23, 2024, Angel City returned home to host Southern California rivals San Diego Wave which ultimately ended as a 0–0 draw. [30] Five Angel City players ended their months on International Duty, including rookie Casey Phair who would play with South Korea in a set of friendlies against the United States. [31]

June

After the International Break, Angel City traveled to New Jersey to face 2023 NWSL Champions, NJ/NY Gotham FC on June 6, 2024. Despite an equalizer from Clarisse Le Bihan, Angel City were ultimately defeated 1–2. [32] After a winless streak, Angel City announced on June 11, 2024, that forward Christen Press would be returning to training after being sidelined for 730 days due to the ACL injury she sustained in the 2022 season. [33]

Angel City then played Houston Dash away on June 15, 2024, and picked up a point in a scoreless 0–0 draw. [34] On Junetheenth, Angel City hosted Racing Louisville FC. Rookie Kennedy Fuller opened the scoring by scoring her first professional goal assisted by fellow rookie, Madison Curry. Rocky Rodríguez scored her first goal with Angel City to add to Angel City's lead. After conceding two goals, Sydney Leroux scored the game winner in the 85th minute, assisted by Alyssa Thompson to secure a 3–2 win and ending a 5 game winless steak. [35]

Angel City played Bay FC at PayPal Park for the first time and were ultimately defeated in a 0–1 loss. [36] Angel City ended the month with hosting eventual 2024 NWSL Shield and Championship winners Orlando Pride and were defeated in a 0–3 loss due to goals from Adriana and Barbra Banda. [37]

July

In the final match before the break before the Olympics, Angel City hosted NJ/NY Gotham FC in a match that ended as a 1–2 defeat on July 6, 2024. [38] Angel City went into the Olympic break in 11th place.

At the 2024 ESPY Awards on July 11, 2024, Angel City received the award for Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, president of the club Julie Uhrman noted, the club in the past year had done 5,400 hours of community service with 1,700 volunteers. [39]

On July 15, 2024, Angel City announced they had mutually agreed to part ways with Clarisse Le Bihan who had been with the team since the inaugural season. Le Bihan finished her time with Angel City with 47 NWSL appearances and 2 goals and would go on to sign with Lazio in Serie A Femminile. [40]

After rumors and unofficial reports, it was formally announced on July 17, 2024, that Willow Bay, Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Company, would be investing $50 million into Angel City to become the majority shareholders. The deal would value the club at $250 million, making it the most value women's sports team in the world. Bay will serve on and have full control of the Angel City Board of Directors, will serve as the Controlling Owner and will represent Angel City on the NWSL’s Board of Governors. [41] Angel City's board will continue to include Natalie Portman, Julie Uhrman, Alexis Ohanian and Gillian Berry.

Angel City returned to Fullerton, California to Titan Stadium on July 20, 2024, for the inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup and hosted Liga MX Femenil team Club América and secured three-points with goals from Fuller and Leroux in a 2–1 victory. [42] Angel City played their second match of the Summer Cup traveling to San Jose, California to face Bay FC on July 26, 2024 and secured another three-points in a 2–0 victory. [43] 17-year old rookie Casey Phair made her professional debut in the match subbing on for Messiah Bright in the 66th minute. [44]

August

Angel City began the month with their final Summer Cup match against San Diego Wave FC on August 1, 2024. Christen Press returned to the pitch to play her first game in 782 days when she subbed in the 89th minute of the game. The game finished as a 0–0 draw and due to the Summer Cup rules went to a penalty shootout. Press, A. Thompson, Fuller, Rodríguez, and Emslie all converted their penalty kicks and DiDi Haračić managed to save a kick from Amirah Ali to win the shootout 5-4, secure two points, finish atop the group, and send the team to the semifinals. [45] For the semifinals of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, Angel City travels to Kansas City to play NJ/NY Gotham FC on August 6, 2024, and Angel City were not able to rally after Gotham scored in the 58th minute. [46]

On August 9, 2024, the NWSL released the July 2024 Best XI and featured Sarah Gorden and Madison Curry. Gorden earned a spot on the Best XI after recording four tackles won throughout the month and registering a passing accuracy of 79.34% in 360 minutes played. Gorden helped lead Angel City FC to the top of Group D and a spot in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Semifinals in Kansas City, Missouri. Curry recorded five tackles won along with eight interceptions during July to earn a spot in the Best XI. The California native played a total of 256 minutes in July helping Angel City to an undefeated run in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup group stage. [47]

On August 12, 2024, it was officially announced that England midfielder Katie Zelem would sign with Angel City through 2026 via free agency. [48]

On August 18, 2024, Angel City hosted Liga MX Femenil team FC Juárez in a friendly which finished as a 7–0 victory, the largest victory in club history. Messiah Bright scored a hat-trick, the first hat-trick in Angel City's history. The game also saw a brace for Claire Emslie as well as defender Megan Reid's first goal, as well as Alyssa Thompson's first goal of the season, converted via penalty-kick. The game also saw a debut for goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh. [49]

After having to withdraw from the New Zealand squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics due to injury, captain Ali Riley was officially added to the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list on August 22, 2024, due to a chronic and persistent leg injury that has kept her out for the majority of the season. [50] Vice-captain, defender Sarah Gorden who assumed the role of captain in Riley's absence, would regularly captain Angel City matches for the rest of the season.

After a scoring drought, Alyssa Thompson scored her first professional brace in Angel City's first regular-season match after the Olympic break against San Diego Wave FC on August 24, 2024. [51] Thompson became the second teenager after Mallory Swanson to score a brace in a NWSL match. Katie Zelem also made her debut with Angel City coming on a substitute.

Angel City announce they had parted ways with Assistant Coach Lee Nguyen on August 27, 2024. [6]

September

Angel City kicked off the month hosting Chicago Red Stars on September 1, 2024, A. Thompson continued her scoring streak and along with another goal from Leroux, Angel City won the match 2–1. [52]

On September 5, 2024, Angel City announced they would be signing a new contract with Japanese forward Jun Endo keeping her in Los Angeles until 2027, while she continues to recover from the ACL injury she sustained during preseason. [53] On September 6, 2024, three Angel City players were named to the August 2024 NWSL Best XI for their performances in the Summer Cup and matches since the conclusion of the Olympic break. Sarah Gorden was named for the second consecutive month, and Alyssa Thompson and DiDi Haračić were named to the Best XI for the first time. [54]

Angel City played a second consecutive match at home but were defeated by the visiting Seattle Reign on September 6, 2024, in a 2–3 defeat despite goals again from A. Thompson and Leroux. [55] Angel City then traveled to play Racing Louisville FC on September 14, 2024, and Meggie Dougherty Howard scored her first Angel City goal to open the scoring but Angel City were ultimately defeated 1–2. [56]

On September 18, 2024, Angel City announced the hiring of Matt Wade as the clubs Assistant General Manager, to assist Angela Hucles Mangano in overseeing the club’s football operations department and supporting the implementation of the club’s sporting strategic plan. [7]

Angel City returned to BMO Stadium to play Portland Thorns FC on September 23, 2024, and Alyssa Thompson scored her fifth goal of the season and Emslie her seventh to secure a 2–2 draw. [57] Angel City played the fifth and final match of the month on September 27, 2024, hosting Washington Spirit. Forward Messiah Bright scored her first regular-season goal of the season but it was ultimately not enough as Angel City were defeated 1–2. [58]

October

It was reported on October 3, 2024, that Angel City would be fined $200,000, and docked 3-points in the 2024 standings for violating the NWSL salary cap. [59] Team president and CEO Julie Uhrman and general manager Angela Hucles Mangano also have been suspended "from conducting duties related to any player transactions" for the rest of 2024. This saw the team drop down to 12th place in the standings. According to the league the team had exceeded the $50,000 for four weeks during the 2024 season. While Angel City accepted full responsibility for their violations, they defended their actions as they had believed "childcare payments do not count against the salary cap". Sydney Leroux, one of the mothers on the team also spoke out against the leagues decision. [60]

Fresh off the news of the clubs salary cap violations, Angel City traveled to play Seattle Reign FC on October 4, 2024. M.A. Vignola who had been battling injury through the season scored her first goal of the season assisted by Alyssa Thompson and it ended as the match winner in a 1–0 victory to secure 3-points on the road. [61] Earlier than day Alyssa Thomson was once again named to the NWSL Team of the Month for back-to-back months for scoring 3 goals and 1 assist over the month of September. [62]

Angel City then traveled to play North Carolina Courage on October 12, 2024. Christen Press scored her first goal since returning from her injury in stoppage time to almost secure the win, but the Courage managed to equalize and end the match as a 1–1 draw. [63] The match also marked Press' 100th NWSL appearance. As this was must win game to keep them in playoff contention, Angel City's playoff eligibility was now out of their control.

On October 15, 2024, veteran defender Merritt Mathias announced that she would be retiring at the conclusion of the 2024 season. [64] Mathias dealt with injury throughout her time at Angel City and was honored at the final home match of the season on October 20, 2024 against Utah Royals. After a goal from Claudia Zornoza, Sydney Leroux scored an equalizer off a header assist from Gisele Thompson, her first professional assist. The match finished as a 1–1 draw. [65] Before the match began, Angel City was officially eliminated from playoff contention.

On October 29, 2024, Angel City announced Sydney Leroux would re-sign with Angel City which would keep her with the club until 2027. Leroux described this as her "last go" and that she would end her career with Angel City. [66] Three players were called up by their respective national teams during the International Break. [67] Alyssa Thompson earned her first official call-up up of the year and also scored her first senior goal for the United States in a friendly against Iceland. [68] Owner Natalie Portman also represented Angel City at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris. [69]

November

In the final match of the 2024 regular season, Angel City traveled to play Portland Thorns FC and were defeated 0–3 as the Thorns played to clinch their playoff berth. [70] Angel City ulimately finished 12th of out 14 teams with 24 points after their deduction, 29 goals scored and 42 goals scored against. Angel City did remain second in overall attendance.

Postseason

On November 18, 2024, Angel City announced they would be moving into a newly renovated performance facility at California Lutheran University. The performance center, formerly used by the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL, offers a full-size pitch and a half and approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space, the largest dedicated solely to NWSL club. The performance center will serve as the home of Angel City players and first-team staff for up to four years and would be completed ahead of the 2025 preseason. The center features a 5,400-square-foot gym, custom lockers for players, coaches, staff, and a dedicated locker room for players under 18, a new hydrotherapy area including cold and hot plunge pools and saunas, a private outdoor relaxation lounge, a 3,400-square-foot medical treatment and rehabilitation area, a private recovery room, private doctor's office and medical staff offices, Custom pre- and post-training nutrition and supplement area to provide elevated nutrition area for athletes to fuel with fresh, nutritious meals prepared onsite, children’s playroom to support the families of our players and staff, a 930-square-foot team meeting and film room, coaching and performance offices for soccer operations staff, and a fit-for-purpose studio onsite for content capture and interviews. [71]

On November 19, 2024, announced NYX Professional Makeup as a new multi-year sleeve sponsor for the 2025 season, NYX is the first makeup brand to invest in a soccer team. [72]

On November 22, 2024, Angel City announced they had signed Scottish forward Claire Emslie to a new contract to keep her with Angel City until 2026. [73]

On December 4, 2024, rookie defender Madison Curry announced she would not be re-signing with Angel City and would instead sign with Seattle Reign as a free agent. [74] Later that day, Angel City announced the contract extension of Japanese goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh for the 2025 season. [75]

On December 5, 2024, Angel City announced that they had mutually agreed to part ways with General Manager Angela Hucles Mangano who had first joined the club as VP of Player Development in 2021. Assistant General Manager Matt Wade will assume the role of interim General Manager while the club conducts a comprehensive search for a new GM. [8] Following the departure of Hucles, Angel City then announced the departure of Head Coach Becki Tweed on December 9, 2024. Tweed finished her time at Angel City with 17 wins, 13 draws, 17 loss across all competitions with a win rate of 36.17%. Assistant Coach Eleri Earnshaw will act as interim head coach while the search of a new coach begins. [9]

At the conclusion of the 2024 season, on December 10, 2024, Angel City announced their end-of-season roster, they announced they will not be renewing the contract of goalkeeper DiDi Haračić and defender Jasmyne Spencer, who have been with the club since its inaugural season in 2022, as well as midfielder Meggie Dougherty Howard and forward Katie Johnson, who would later announce her retirement from professional soccer on December 20, 2024. [76] [77]

Stadium and facilities

Angel City FC continued to play in BMO Stadium, their home since the team's inaugural season in 2022.

While Angel City's owners have spoken about plans to build a designated training facility for the team, Angel City continues to trains at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. They currently use portable buildings on the college campus for offices and locker rooms and a tent for a weight room. [17]

After the conclusion of the season, on November 18, 2024, Angel City announced they would be moving into a newly renovated performance facility at California Lutheran University. The performance center, formerly used by the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL, offers a full-size pitch and a half and approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space, the largest dedicated solely to NWSL club. The performance center will serve as the home of Angel City players and first-team staff for up to four years and would be completed ahead of the 2025 preseason. [71]

Team

Current staff

As of August 27, 2024. [78] [79] [80]
Executive
President Julie Uhrman
General manager Angela Hucles Mangano
Coaching
Head Coach Becki Tweed
First Assistant Coach Eleri Earnshaw
Goalkeeper CoachOmar Zeenni
Technical Assistant CoachMykell Bates
Performance AnalystOliver Blitz
Technical Staff
Senior Director of Soccer OperationsMarisa Leconte
Director of Player CareAlex Bitaine
Soccer Operations CoordinatorAlrick Drummond
Player Care CoordinatorOlivia Aluko
Head Equipment ManagerBrock Chartier
Director of Medical and PerformanceSarah Smith
Head of Sports ScienceDan Jones
Physical Performance CoachMichael Roman
Head Athletic TrainerManny De Alba
Director of RehabilitationSarah Neal
Assistant Athletic TrainerApril Seymon
Physical TherapistSymiah Campbell

Squad

As of August 12, 2024. [81]
No.Nat.NameDate of birth (age)SincePrevious teamNotes
Goalkeepers
1 Flag of Japan.svg Hannah Stambaugh December 24, 1998 (aged 25)2024 Flag of Japan.svg Omiya Ardija Ventus
13 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić April 12, 1992 (aged 31)2021 Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC
19 Flag of the United States.svg Angelina Anderson March 22, 2001 (aged 23)2023 Flag of the United States.svg University of California-Berkeley
Defenders
3 Flag of the United States.svg Jasmyne Spencer August 27, 1990 (aged 33)2021 Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash
4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vanessa Gilles March 11, 1996 (aged 28)2021 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux LOAN [a]
5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ali Riley (Captain)October 30, 1987 (aged 36)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride SEI [b]
6 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Reid July 9, 1996 (aged 27)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Lamorinda United
11 Flag of the United States.svg Sarah Gorden (Vice Captain)September 13, 1992 (aged 31)2021 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Red Stars
12 Flag of the United States.svg Merritt Mathias July 2, 1990 (aged 33)2023 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage
16 Flag of the United States.svg M.A. Vignola February 11, 1998 (aged 26)2021 Flag of Iceland.svg Valur
(via Washington Spirit)
20 Flag of the United States.svg Gisele Thompson December 5, 2005 (aged 18)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Total Futbol Academy
27 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Curry January 23, 2001 (aged 23)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Princeton
44 Flag of the United States.svg Elizabeth Eddy September 13, 1991 (aged 32)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash
Midfielders
4 Flag of England.svg Katie Zelem January 20, 1996 (aged 28)2024 Flag of England.svg Manchester United
7 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Rocky Rodríguez October 28, 1993 (aged 30)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns
8 Flag of the United States.svg Meggie Dougherty Howard July 27, 1995 (aged 28)2024 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC
17 Flag of the United States.svg Kennedy Fuller March 9, 2007 (aged 17)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Solar FC
28 Flag of the United States.svg Lily Nabet September 24, 1999 (aged 24)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Duke University
99 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Hammond November 15, 1997 (aged 26)2022 Flag of the United States.svg OL Reign
Forwards
2 Flag of the United States.svg Sydney Leroux May 7, 1990 (aged 33)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride
9 Flag of South Korea.svg Casey Phair June 29, 2007 (aged 16)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Players Development Academy
10 Flag of Scotland.svg Claire Emslie March 8, 1994 (aged 30)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride
18 Flag of Japan.svg Jun Endo May 24, 2000 (aged 23)2021 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Verdy Beleza SEI [b]
21 Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Thompson November 7, 2004 (aged 19)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Total Futbol Academy
23 Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press December 29, 1988 (aged 35)2021 Flag of England.svg Manchester United
(via Racing Louisville FC)
24 Flag of the United States.svg Messiah Bright January 12, 2000 (aged 24)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride
33 Flag of Mexico.svg Katie Johnson September 14, 1994 (aged 29)2023 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC
  1. Loaned out to another team
  2. 1 2 Season-ending injury

Transactions

2024 NWSL Draft

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2024 NWSL Draft was held on January 15, 2024, in Anaheim, California. [82]

RPNat.PlayerPos.College/schoolStatusRef.
337 Flag of the United States.svg Felicia Knox
MF
Alabama Not signed. [16]
444 Flag of the United States.svg Jessica Garziano
MF
St. John's Not signed. [12]
451 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Curry
DF
Princeton Signed to a one-year contract. [15]

Contract options

DateNat.PlayerPos.NotesRef.
November 20, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Kelsey Hill
MF
Contract expired. [83]
Flag of the United States.svg Mackenzie Pluck
MF
December 20, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Savannah McCaskill
MF
Contract expired and signed with San Diego Wave FC. [84]
January 3, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Brittany Isenhour
GK
Contract expired and later announced retirement. [85]
January 16, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Dani Weatherholt
MF
Contract expired and signed with North Carolina Courage. [86]
January 22, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Simone Charley
FW
Contract expired and signed with Orlando Pride. [87]

Re-signings

DateNat.PlayerPos.NotesRef.
October 30, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Angelina Anderson
GK
Re-signed on a new contract through 2025. [88]
December 19, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Sarah Gorden
DF
Re-signed on a new contract through 2026 with an option for 2027. [89]
January 4, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Elizabeth Eddy
MF
Re-signed on a new contract through 2025. [85]
January 5, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Reid
DF
Re-signed on a new contract through 2025. [90]
January 8, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Lily Nabet
MF
Re-signed on a new contract through 2025. [91]
January 11, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Hammond
MF
Re-signed on a new contract through 2025. [92]
January 17, 2024 Flag of France.svg Clarisse Le Bihan
MF
Re-signed on a new contract through 2024 with a mutual option for 2025. [93]
September 5, 2024 Flag of Japan.svg Jun Endo
FW
Re-signed on a new contract beginning in 2025 through 2027. [94]

Preseason trialists

DateNat.PlayerPos.Previous clubFee/notesRef.
January 23, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Allie Augur
GK
Flag of the United States.svg Georgetown University Not signed. [3]
Flag of the United States.svg Sasha Pickard
DF
Flag of the United States.svg Alabama Not signed. [3]
Flag of the United States.svg Sam Kroeger
MF
Flag of the United States.svg Rutgers Not signed. [3] [12] [16]
Flag of the United States.svg Maggie Lena
MF
Flag of Israel.svg F.C. Kiryat Gat Not signed. [3]
Flag of the United States.svg Claire Winter
MF
Flag of the United States.svg UCLA Not signed. [3]
February 26, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Kennedy Fuller
FW
Flag of the United States.svg Solar FCU18 trialist; signed to a thee-year contract. [14] [12]
Flag of the United States.svg Leena Powell
FW
Flag of the United States.svg Club Tudela FCU18 trialist. [12]

Loans out

DateNat.PlayerPos.Destination clubFee/notesRef.
September 19, 2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vanessa Gilles
DF
Flag of France.svg Olympique Lyon Expected to return in June 2025. [95]

Transfers in

DateNat.PlayerPos.Previous clubFee/notesRef.
December 6, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Gisele Thompson
DF
Flag of the United States.svg Total Futbol Academy Signed contract through 2025 season with mutual option for 2026 via NWSL U-18 Entry Mechanism. [96]
January 12, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Meggie Dougherty Howard
MF
Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC Acquired from San Diego Wave FC in exchange for $40,000 in allocation money. [97]
January 18, 2024 Flag of South Korea.svg Casey Phair
FW
Flag of the United States.svg Player's Development AcademySigned three-year contract via NWSL U-18 Entry Mechanism. [98]
January 23, 2024 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Rocky Rodríguez
MF
Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns FC Acquired from Portland Thorns FC in exchange for $275,000 in allocation money, with additional conditional funds to be paid against the transfer fee threshold. [99]
January 24, 2024 Flag of Japan.svg Hannah Stambaugh
GK
Flag of Japan.svg Omiya Ardija Ventus Acquired from Omiya Ardija Ventus for a $10,000 transfer fee. [100]
January 26, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Messiah Bright
FW
Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride Acquired from Orlando Pride in exchange for $130,000 intra-league transfer funds. [101]
March 6, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Kennedy Fuller
MF
Flag of the United States.svg Solar FCSigned contract via NWSL U-18 Entry Mechanism through 2026 season with option for 2027. [14]
August 12, 2024 Flag of England.svg Katie Zelem
MF
Flag of England.svg Manchester United Signed contract via free agency through 2026 season. [102]

Transfers out

DateNat.PlayerPos.Destination clubFee/notesRef.
December 12, 2023 Flag of Mexico.svg Scarlett Camberos
FW
Flag of the United States.svg Bay FC Traded in exchange for $50,000 in allocation money and protection in 2024 expansion draft. [103]
April 20, 2024 Flag of France.svg Amandine Henry
MF
Flag of the United States.svg Utah Royals Traded in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money. [104]
Flag of the United States.svg Paige Nielsen
DF
Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash Traded in exchange for $50,000 in allocation money and $50,000 in intra-league transfer funds. [104]
July 15, 2024 Flag of France.svg Clarisse Le Bihan
MF
Flag of Italy.svg SS Lazio Mutually agreed to part ways. [105]

Retirements

DateNat.PlayerPos.Ref.
October 15, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Merritt Mathias
DF
[106]

Injury listings

DateNat.PlayerPos.ListInjury/NotesRef.
Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press
FW
Season-ending injuryContinuing recovery from a right knee anterior cruciate ligament tear from 2022 season. Removed from SEI list on August 4, 2024, after 781 days. [16] [107]
February 14, 2024 Flag of Japan.svg Jun Endo
FW
Season-ending injuryLeft knee anterior cruciate ligament tear. [10]
August 22, 2024 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ali Riley
DF
Season-ending injuryDue to a chronic and persistent leg injury. [108]

Competitions

Preseason

February 24, 2024 (2024-02-24)Coachella Valley Invitational Angel City FC 0–0 Bay FC Indio, California
1:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) Report Stadium: Empire Polo Club

NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup

PosTeamPldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification LA SD AME BAY
1 Flag of the United States.svg Angel City FC 3210041+38Advances to knockout stage 0–0 2–1 2–0
2 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC 310113304 0–0 0–2 3–1
3 Flag of Mexico.svg Club América 310024403 1–2 2–0 1–2
4 Flag of the United States.svg Bay FC 310023633 0–2 1–3 2–1
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: tiebreakers
July 20, 2024 (2024-07-20)1 Angel City FC Flag of the United States.svg 2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Club América Fullerton, California
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: Titan Stadium
Referee: Laura Rodriguez
July 26, 2024 (2024-07-26)2 Bay FC Flag of the United States.svg 0–2 Flag of the United States.svg Angel City FC San Jose, California
5:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) Report
Stadium: PayPal Park
Attendance: 9,766
Referee: Adam Zarrin
August 1, 2024 (2024-08-01)3 Angel City FC Flag of the United States.svg 0–0
(5–3 p)
Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC Fullerton, California
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) Report Stadium: Titan Stadium
August 6, 2024SF NJ/NY Gotham FC Flag of the United States.svg 1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Angel City FC Kansas City Missouri
Report Stadium: CPKC Stadium
Referee: Elijio Arreguin

Regular Season

All matches are in Pacific time

Matches

March 17, 2024 (2024-03-17)1 Angel City FC 0–1 Bay FC Los Angeles, California
4:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 22,000
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)2 Orlando Pride 1–1 Angel City FC Orlando, Florida
5:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
Attendance: 6,306
Referee: Alex Billeter
March 30, 2024 (2024-03-30)3 Kansas City Current 4–2 Angel City FC Kansas City, Missouri
12:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: CPKC Stadium
Attendance: 11,500
Referee: Danielle Chesky
April 13, 2024 (2024-04-13)4 Chicago Red Stars 0–1 Angel City FC Bridgeview, Illinois
6:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Attendance: 3,168
Referee: Adam Kilpatrick
April 21, 2024 (2024-04-21)5 Angel City FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage Los Angeles, CA
4:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 22,000
Referee: Alexis Da Silva
April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)6 Angel City FC 1–3 Kansas City Current Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 19,178
Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva
May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)7 Utah Royals 1–2 Angel City FC Sandy, Utah
6:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: America First Field
Attendance: 10,731
Referee: Ricardo Fierro
May 12, 2024 (2024-05-12)8 Angel City FC 0–1 Houston Dash Los Angeles, CA
4:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 18,037
Referee: Thomas Snyder
May 18, 2024 (2024-05-18)9 Washington Spirit 4–2 Angel City FC Washington, District of Columbia
4:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: Audi Field
Attendance: 13,342
Referee: Anya Voigt
May 23, 2024 (2024-05-23)10 Angel City FC 0–0 San Diego Wave FC Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 19,103
Referee: Elton Garcia
June 8, 2024 (2024-06-08)11 NJ/NY Gotham FC 2–1 Angel City FC Harrison, New Jersey
9:30 a.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 11,662
Referee: Rebecca Pagan
June 15, 2024 (2024-06-15)12 Houston Dash 0–0 Angel City FC Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 6,147
Referee: Eric Tattersall
June 19, 2024 (2024-06-19)13 Angel City FC 3–2 Racing Louisville FC Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 16,735
Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez
June 22, 2024 (2024-06-22)14 Bay FC 1–0 Angel City FC San Jose, California
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report Stadium: PayPal Park
Attendance: 15,640
Referee: Thomas Snyder
June 30, 2024 (2024-06-30)15 Angel City FC 0–3 Orlando Pride Los Angeles, CA
4:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 22,000
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
July 6, 2024 (2024-07-06)16 Angel City FC 1–2 NJ/NY Gotham FC Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 16,542
Referee: Katja Koroleva
August 24, 2024 (2024-08-24)17 San Diego Wave FC 1–2 Angel City FC San Diego, California
1:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Referee: Eric Tattersall
September 1, 2024 (2024-09-01)18 Angel City FC 2–1 Chicago Red Stars Los Angeles, CA
1:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report Franklin Soccerball shade.svg45+10' (Kuikka)Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 18,159
Referee: John Griggs
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)19 Angel City FC 2–3 Seattle Reign Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 16,023
Referee: Trevor Wiseman
September 14, 2024 (2024-09-14)20 Racing Louisville FC 2–1 Angel City FC Louisville, Kentucky
4:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 5,493
Referee: Danielle Chesky
September 23, 2024 (2024-09-23)21 Angel City FC 2–2 Portland Thorns FC Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 22,000
Referee: Joshua Encarnación
September 27, 2024 (2024-09-27)22 Angel City FC 1–2 Washington Spirit Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 19,257
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
October 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)23 Seattle Reign 0–1 Angel City FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Referee: Matthew Thompson
October 12, 2024 (2024-10-12)24 North Carolina Courage 1–1 Angel City FC Cary, North Carolina
4:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Attendance: 7,037
Referee: Eric Tattersall
October 20, 2024 (2024-010-20)25 Angel City FC 1–1 Utah Royals Los Angeles, CA
4:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 20,039
Referee: Sergii Demianchuk
November 1, 2024 (2024-011-01)26 Portland Thorns FC 3–0 Angel City FC Portland, Oregon
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 23,212
Referee: Brad Jensen

Regular season standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
10 San Diego Wave FC 26671324351125
11 Utah Royals 26741522401825
12 Angel City FC 26761329421324 [a]
13 Seattle Reign FC 26651527441723
14 Houston Dash 26551620422220
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Notes:
  1. Angel City FC were deducted three points for breaching spending cap rules. [109]

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
2676132942 −13273371522 −74361420 −6

Last updated: November 2, 2024.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com

Results by matchday

Matchday1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
StadiumHAAAHHAHAHAAHAHHAHHAHHAAHA
ResultLDLWWLWLLDLDWLLLWWLLDLWDDL
Position1111141079799111211910111199910101111111112
Updated to match(es) played on November 2, 2024. Source: NWSL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

International club friendlies

On July 12, 2024, Angel City announced they would be hosting Liga MX Femenil team FC Juárez in a friendly on August 18, 2024 at BMO Stadium. [110]

August 18, 2024 (2024-08-18)Friendly Angel City FC 7–0 Flag of Mexico.svg FC Juárez Los Angeles, California
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
Report Stadium: BMO Stadium

Statistics

As of matches played November 1, 2024. [111]

Squad appearances

NoPosNatPlayerTotalNWSL Regular SeasonSummer CupNWSL Playoffs
AppsStartsAppsStartsAppsStartsAppsStarts
Goalkeepers
1GK Flag of Japan.svg Hannah Stambaugh 00000000
13GK Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić 252523232200
19GK Flag of the United States.svg Angelina Anderson 55332200
Defenders
3DF Flag of the United States.svg Jasmyne Spencer 282024164400
5DF Flag of New Zealand.svg Ali Riley 53530000
6DF Flag of the United States.svg Megan Reid 272323194400
11DF Flag of the United States.svg Sarah Gorden 282824243300
12DF Flag of the United States.svg Merritt Mathias 1441331100
16DF Flag of the United States.svg M.A. Vignola 201117103100
20DF Flag of the United States.svg Gisele Thompson 161115101100
27DF Flag of the United States.svg Madison Curry 262322204300
44DF Flag of the United States.svg Elizabeth Eddy 50302000
Midfielders
4MF Flag of England.svg Katie Zelem 1081080000
7MF Flag of Costa Rica.svg Rocky Rodríguez 231320133000
8MF Flag of the United States.svg Meggie Dougherty Howard 221818144400
17MF Flag of the United States.svg Kennedy Fuller 231419104400
28MF Flag of the United States.svg Lily Nabet 1681383000
99MF Flag of the United States.svg Madison Hammond 271323154400
Forwards
2FW Flag of the United States.svg Sydney Leroux 261925191000
9FW Flag of South Korea.svg Casey Phair 10001000
10FW Flag of Scotland.svg Claire Emslie 292726243300
21FW Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Thompson 302726244300
23FW Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press 111912000
24FW Flag of the United States.svg Messiah Bright 25112174400
33FW Flag of Mexico.svg Katie Johnson 60501000
Other players (Departed during season, short-term loan, etc.)
4DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vanessa Gilles 00000000
18FW Flag of Japan.svg Jun Endo 00000000
26MF Flag of France.svg Amandine Henry 43430000
29MF Flag of France.svg Clarisse Le Bihan 1061060000
14DF Flag of the United States.svg Paige Nielsen 33330000

Goals

Pos.No.Nat.NameNWSLSummer CupPlayoffsTotal
FW10 Flag of Scotland.svg Claire Emslie 7108
FW2 Flag of the United States.svg Sydney Leroux 7108
FW21 Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Thompson 5005
MF17 Flag of the United States.svg Kennedy Fuller 1102
FW24 Flag of the United States.svg Messiah Bright 1001
DF27 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Curry 1001
MF8 Flag of the United States.svg Meggie Dougherty Howard 1001
MF29 Flag of France.svg Clarisse Le Bihan 1001
FW23 Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press 1001
MF7 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Rocky Rodriguez 1001
DF16 Flag of the United States.svg M.A. Vignola 1001
Own goals2103
Total294033

Assists

Pos.No.Nat.NameNWSLSummer CupPlayoffsTotal
FW21 Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Thompson 7007
MF8 Flag of the United States.svg Meggie Dougherty Howard 2002
FW10 Flag of Scotland.svg Claire Emslie 2002
DF16 Flag of the United States.svg M.A. Vignola 2002
FW24 Flag of the United States.svg Messiah Bright 0101
DF27 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Curry 1001
MF99 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Hammond 0101
FW2 Flag of the United States.svg Sydney Leroux 1001
DF12 Flag of the United States.svg Merritt Mathias 0101
DF5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ali Riley 1001
DF20 Flag of the United States.svg Gisele Thompson 1001
MF4 Flag of England.svg Katie Zelem 1001
Total18321

Clean sheets

Pos.No.Nat.NameNWSLSummer CupPlayoffsTotal
GK13 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić 4105
GK1 Flag of the United States.svg Angelina Anderson 0101
Total426

Disciplinary cards

PlayerNWSLSummer CupPlayoffsTotal
Pos.No.Nat.NameYellow card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgRed card.svg
DF27 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Curry 50100060
MF99 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Hammond 50100060
FW10 Flag of Scotland.svg Claire Emslie 30100040
MF28 Flag of the United States.svg Lily Nabet 40000040
DF3 Flag of the United States.svg Jasmyne Spencer 40000040
MF7 Flag of the United States.svg Rocky Rodríguez 30000030
FW21 Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Thompson 20100030
DF6 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Reid 30000030
FW24 Flag of the United States.svg Messiah Bright 20000020
MF8 Flag of the United States.svg Meggie Dougherty Howard 20000020
MF17 Flag of the United States.svg Kennedy Fuller 10100020
GK11 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić 20000020
MF29 Flag of France.svg Clarisse Le Bihan 20000020
MF4 Flag of England.svg Katie Zelem 20000020
MF26 Flag of France.svg Amandine Henry 10000010
FW33 Flag of Mexico.svg Katie Johnson 10000010
FW2 Flag of the United States.svg Sydney Leroux 10000010
DF12 Flag of the United States.svg Merritt Mathias 10000010
DF14 Flag of the United States.svg Paige Nielsen 10000010
DF20 Flag of the United States.svg Gisele Thompson 10000010
Total46551

Awards

NWSL monthly awards


Best XI of the Month

MonthPos.Nat.PlayerRef.
JulyDFFlag of the United States.svg  USA Madison Curry [47]
DFFlag of the United States.svg  USA Sarah Gorden
AugustMFFlag of the United States.svg  USA Sarah Gorden (2) [54]
DFFlag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  BIH DiDi Haračić
DFFlag of the United States.svg  USA Alyssa Thompson
SeptemberMFFlag of the United States.svg  USA Alyssa Thompson (2) [62]

NWSL weekly awards

As of November 5, 2024.

Goal of the Week

Wk.Nat.PlayerWon
5 Flag of Scotland.svg Claire Emslie Nom.
16 Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Thompson Nom.
20 Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Thompson Nom.
22 Flag of the United States.svg M.A. Vignola Nom.
23 Flag of the United States.svg Christen Press Won
24 Flag of the United States.svg Sydney Leroux Won

Save of the Week

Wk.Nat.PlayerWon
7 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić Nom.
10 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić Nom.
11 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić Nom.
13 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić Won
16 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić Won
17 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić Nom.
20 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić Nom.
23 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić Nom.
24 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg DiDi Haračić Nom.

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