Angel City FC won 2-0 over Orlando on Friday night at BMO Stadium. Maiara Niehues scored in the 36th minute and Sveindís Jónsdóttir added a goal in the 56th minute.

What happened?

Angel City FC played their first match under interim head coach Leif Gunnar Smerud after Alex Straus was fired. Niehues extended her scoring streak to three games.

Why it matters for Angel City FC

The win improved Angel City FC's record to 5-6-1. Jónsdóttir returned to the starting lineup after missing four games due to a foot injury.

What comes next?

Angel City FC will look to build on this win in their next match. Goalkeeper Angelina Anderson recorded one save for her third shutout of the season. NWSL Golden Boot leader Barbra Banda was unavailable for Orlando due to a thigh injury. Angel City FC is currently in the middle of the NWSL standings. The team will need to continue winning to move up in the standings. Smerud's leadership will be closely watched in the upcoming matches. And the team's performance will be closely followed by fans and critics alike. But for now, they can celebrate this 2-0 win over Orlando.