US EditionAlyssa Thompson’s Goal Gives Angel City a 1-0 Win over the Pride in the NWSL
Alyssa Thompson's sixth goal secured Angel City's first NWSL win since May, ending an eight-game winless streak and besting Orlando Pride for the first time since 2023.
- On Thursday night, Alyssa Thompson scored late to give Angel City Football Club a 1-0 victory over Orlando Pride, snapping an eight-game winless streak and securing their first win since May 9.
- Since June 1, coach Alex Straus has worked to install his style while Angel City had not won since May 9, creating pressure for a win.
- Angel City rallied after halftime with 19 second-half shots and xG rising from 0.29 to 1.02, while Hannah Seabert made two hockey-style kick saves and recorded her second shutout.
- The victory moved Angel City closer to the playoff line, vaulting them to 20 points in the 14-team NWSL; they will return Sept. 1 at home against Bay FC.
- Orlando announced earlier Thursday it signed Lizbeth Ovalle from Tigres UANL for a record transfer fee but remains winless in its last five matches without top scorer Barbra Banda after her hip injury last week.
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My Mother LodeAlyssa Thompson’s goal gives Angel City a 1-0 win over the Pride in the NWSL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thompson scored in the 86th minute and Angel City snapped an eight-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over the Orlando Pride in…
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Alyssa Thompson's goal gives Angel City a 1-0 win over the Pride in the NWSL
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Clayton NewsAngel City edge Pride on Alyssa Thompson's late goal
Alyssa Thompson scored on a blast to the upper right corner of the goal in the 86th minute as Angel City ended an eight-match winless run with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Orlando Pride on Thursday.
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Angel City FC edges Orlando on Alyssa Thompson’s late goal
LOS ANGELES — Alex Straus is no longer winless as coach of Angel City Football Club. He can thank a spirited effort, throughout the team on Thursday night and some late-game magic by Alyssa Thompson. After a slow and sluggish start, Angel City found life in the second half. It all culminated with a Thompson strike in the 86th minute that Orlando Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse failed to corral, giving the hosts a 1-0 victory at BMO Stadium. “I f…
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