Angel City FC secured a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Reign at BMO Stadium, strengthening their bid for a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) playoff spot. The win extended Angel City’s unbeaten streak to four matches, improving their record to 10 wins, 8 losses, and 6 draws. They now sit just one point behind Seattle for the final playoff position. Seattle’s defeat ended their own three-game winning streak and left them with 11 wins, 9 losses, and 4 draws.
The scoring opened in the 18th minute when Angel City midfielder Maiara Niehue created an opportunity that resulted in a handball call against Seattle midfielder Angharad James-Turner. Ally Sentnor converted the resulting penalty kick, marking her second successful penalty in as many weeks.
Angel City doubled their lead in the 40th minute off a corner kick delivered by defender Evelyn Shores. Ary Borges, unmarked in the box, headed the ball into the net to make it 2-0. The decisive third goal came in the 81st minute from substitute Taylor Suarez, who quickly bypassed multiple defenders and placed her shot into the side netting, extending Angel City’s advantage to 3-0.
Seattle managed a consolation goal later in the match but was unable to mount a comeback. Angel City’s victory positioned them strongly in the playoff race as the regular season nears its conclusion.
