Angel City FC fell to the Utah Royals 1-0 in their NWSL match. The loss marked their third straight defeat.

What happened?

The Utah Royals scored the winning goal in the 32nd minute with Cloé Lacasse heading the ball into the net. Paige Cronin assisted the goal with a perfectly placed cross.

Key players

Angel City FC's Riley Tiernan tried to block the pass but was unsuccessful. Maiara Niehues received a red card for violent conduct in the first half.

Post-game reaction

Head coach Alex Straus praised his team's performance in the second half. Defender Emily Sams said the team's intensity in the second half could have led to a win if applied in the first half.

| Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Score | 1-0 | | Red cards | 1 (Maiara Niehues) | | Yellow cards | 5 | The match was marked by multiple VAR reviews and a significant number of fouls. Attacker Taylor Suarez said the consistent change in momentum affected the team's mental game. Captain Sarah Gorden played her 150th regular season appearance and kept her team grounded throughout the match.