Angel City FC Completes Comeback Victory

Angel City FC extended its winning streak to three matches with a 2-1 comeback victory over the Houston Dash.

What happened?

The match began with Houston striking first, taking a 1-0 lead. But Angel City came out with renewed energy in the second half, scoring twice in a two-minute span. Sveindís Jónsdóttir delivered a left-footed strike from just outside the box to equalize at 1-1. Moments later, Angel City struck again through a full-team effort, with Gisele Thompson delivering a ball into the box that led to a header from Maiara Niehues, and Riley Tiernan finishing the rebound for her first goal of the season.

Why it matters for Angel City FC

The victory marked the first time the club has won three consecutive regular-season matches. At 3-0, Angel City also became just the eighth team in National Women's Soccer League history to start a season with three straight wins. The comeback carried added significance, as it was the first time Angel City had trailed in a match this season.

What comes next?

Angel City FC head coach Alex Straus said, 'There is no ceiling for this team.' The team's response in the second half reflected that urgency, as they delivered when it mattered most. Riley Tiernan's goal proved to be the difference, marking her fourth career game-winning goal and setting a new club record. Fans later voted Jónsdóttir, the reigning NWSL Player of the Week, as Player of the Match.