Angel City FC signed Riley Tiernan to a 2-year extension through the 2028 season. The Rutgers alum had a breakout year with the club, going from non-roster invitee to starting forward and leading goal-scorer. Tiernan started all 26 games last season and finished with 8 goals and an assist. Mark Parsons, the sporting director, expressed his excitement about the extension, saying Riley had a fantastic start to her professional career in 2025. Tiernan finished as the league's top-scoring rookie and the new single-season Angel City goal record holder. She was also a nominee for the NWSL Rookie of the Year and U.S. Soccer Young Player of the Year awards. And with this new deal, Tiernan will continue to play for Angel City FC. The club announced the extension on Tuesday. So, what does this mean for the team's future? Parsons believes this is just the beginning for Riley and is excited for Coach Alexander Strauss and the technical staff to continue supporting and challenging Tiernan to new heights. Tiernan said in a statement that she is beyond excited to be staying in L.A. and is grateful to continue to learn, grow, and improve as a player at the club. But what about the specifics of the deal? The contract extension will keep Tiernan with Angel City FC through the 2028 season. The exact terms of the deal were not disclosed. However, it's clear that the club is committed to keeping its top talent. With Tiernan on board, Angel City FC is looking to build on its success from last season. The team will look to Tiernan to continue to lead the charge on the field. And with her extension, the club has taken a big step towards securing its future. The deal is a significant one for Angel City FC, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out. For now, though, the focus is on the upcoming season and what Tiernan can do to help the team succeed. She will look to build on her impressive rookie season and help Angel City FC make a deep run in the playoffs.
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Angel City FC Signs Riley Tiernan to 2-Year Extension
Angel City FC extends Riley Tiernan's contract through 2028. Tiernan led the team in goals last season with 8 scores. Learn more about the deal
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