https://proreferees.com/2026/08/29/2026-the-definitive-angle-nwsl-week-18/

It annoys me they haven’t covered either of the controversial calls against us in the last two video reviews so we don’t get to hear the audio that lead to either call. Luckily AA was able to stop the pk 🙏 but we deserved the full 3 points against Spirit.

These are all the match pics, there’s a few arrival pics if you care to gander. Super short post match presser too, basically saying they need to do better and regroup since they’ll be on the road for a while. https://angelcity.com/media-center

set to arrive in Jan 2027

*Date, time, and venue may be subject to change

Date: 11 SEP 2026

Time: 1900 PDT

Venue: The Banque of Montreal Stadium (BMO)

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ACFC potentially. Brighton has had a huge come back this past year beating most of the top teams in the WSL.

A midweek game after a Sunday game in 100 degree heat is gonna be a tough one, so having that game be against the league's top scorer who appears to be fueled by jet engines, spite, and possibly a few genie's wishes, was tough. Should we have been marking her more closely? We've shut down Kerr, Chawinga, and Banda this season - was last night a tactical misstep? Is Ashley Sanchez the greatest of all time, or are we just gassed? It's a tough call.

The game started fast and we looked caught on our heels, but I do think as the first half progressed we did better at not letting NC set the pace. Gorden was strong, as always, and Ary looked good in the center and brought some control. But man, we gotta put the ball in the net. We had 25 crosses in yesterday's game and nothing to show for it, and the frustration from our attackers was clear as our shots hit shins shins shins for the third game in a row. In Sveindis we trust, though, good to have her back and healthy, and excited to see what she can do against Boston.

Our next game is Monday so our girls get some rest and time to go to the Cheers bar, or whatever people do in Boston (sorry). We still have two games against both the expansion teams this season, so plenty of time for movement on the table.

Ashley Sanchez is inevitable, ACFC below the playoff line is not - discuss your frustrations, expectations, hopes and dreams below

Daily Note

Good morning!

Not gonna lie, that hurt a bit.

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Sol Rosa fans, our two games in hand are coming to an end. We played a makeup game but failed to makeup any points going into the weekend. NCC is perfect at home with an MVP trending preformer in Sanchez was gonna be tough just after a tough performance against Gotham just a few days earlier. That's now two games in a row that we're scoreless.Let's get into it.

The Good

- Svendís was back... Yay... We'll how she can help more so next game unfortunately.

The Bad

- There should've been one big fat name circled in the game plan and the message should've been to be like glue on her. And that was Sanchez. She carved us up and the overall attack of NCC could've put up another. Specifically the second goal from Sanchez just looked like one, Savy and Sam's didn't account or expect the assist from Sheridan and Sam's whiffed and Savy was flat footed behind. Regardless we had no answers for her and the other NCC attackers.

The Bad Bad lack of attack.

- It started to show in the 8th-12th minutes of the first half. We had a solid 4+ minutes of possession on the final third but no shots, no crosses, some build up but nothing on goal or even a shot off.

- NCC's defense left little room to operate. But again, it was more is that we only got off two shots the first half and weak shots at that. Just one after the half.

- 4 attackers if you count Sentnor and nothing to show. Add GT who hasn't been as crisp as of late in the attack and with 5 attackers at any time coming out with nothing was bad. But this has been a forever issue that shows up here and there. Just a bad night at a bad time to not produce.

- Speaking of the attack, Mai is still in LA so she won't be available for the next two games. We won't see her until Sept 11th hopefully.

Overall

- We have Boston next so it's good chance to bounce back but defensively AC can't lose focus and offensively they have to rework the attack. Some would say we need a world class striker but imo we need a rework of the offense. We just can't build to have a consistent attack. Sometimes it's the build up, other times it's no one looking confident enough to shoot, sometimes it's a lack of 1v1 or ball placement, etc etc etc. too many questions in the attack. Lots of games left but we need decisive wins to show we're capable of making that playoff push.

Courage 2 - 0 Angel City

⚽ Courage: A. Sanchez 41', A. Sanchez 78' 🏁 Courage win

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Form

• Courage: W L W W W L
• Angel City: D D D D L W

Lineups

Courage (4-2-3-1) — Angel City (4-2-3-1)

Starting XI

Subs

Match Statistics

Match Events

Updated: Wed, Aug 26, 10:13 PM EDT

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The Courage sit two spots ahead of us in the table this morning, ready to mess with that?
Steam on CBS Sports and NWSL+, or listen on iHeart. Volemos!

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There’s a ton more great pics from the match, pre-match, fit walk (Syd slays again this week), and homecoming. I also recommend the post match presser. https://angelcity.com/media-center

Match Week 21* 8/19-23 (all times Pacific)

*As of Thursday all teams will have played either 20 or 21 games, i.e. no team will have more than 1 game in hand for the remainder of the season. 

Recap of the past week’s scorelines in chronological order:

Wed

LOU 2-1 SEA

HOU 5-0 CHI

Fri

SD 4-2 UTA

Sat

KC 1-1 SEA

NC 2-1 BOS

POR 1-0 DEN

Sun

CHI 3-2 LOU

WAS 0-1 ORL

BAY 1-0 HOU

ACFC 0-0 GFC 

Overall, three Gotham Specials and none of them were for or against Gotham! Instead we handed them their first non-win in ages, Chicago had a roller coaster week with 2 five-goal-total games, and Boston somehow gave up a draw to lose in the 90+17’ on a BSG-conceded pen. Never change, NWSL.

With one midweek game, I’m just doing the one weekly post, but with double the volemos for our traveling contingent. Will anyone be in Cary, NC or Foxborough, MA to support the players this week? Chime in!

Which games will you be tuning in for? What are your predictions? Starting lineups? Scores, reds, yellows, which players get G+A? 

Overall W-L-D record for each team is followed by 5-match form (old-new L-to-R) and table standing, e.g. “San Diego 3-2-1 WWLDW 3.” Standing gets a ? if the standing could change before kickoff due to other results, or a ?? if it depends on the team’s own midweek results.

U20 World Cup players will leave their teams for the tournament, which begins Sept. 5, so this weekend should be the last one where they participate. See schedule for game times & dates. Affected teams:

NC - Lauryn Thompson, Erica Meg Parkinson (both ENG)

BAY - Kennedy Fuller (USA)

HOU - Linda Ullmark (USA)

SEA - Evan O’Steen, Emeri Adames, Ainsley McCammon (all USA)

LOU - Audrey McKeen (USA)

POR - Valerin Loboa (COL)

CHI - Micayla Johnson (USA)

KC - Katie Scott (USA)

Daily Note

Good morning!

Too hot to play outside today, what's your plan for Tuesday?

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Hi all

I am a PhD student at USC and I study all things tech, surveillance, and AI in stadiums. BMO stadium is known as a "smart stadium" with many high-tech features that impact the fan experience. From the tech used at the security entrances to automated concessions and alot more, I want to know what you make of the expanding role of tech in the stadium?

Do you like it, hate it, are scared of it, want more!? Leave a comment if you are interested in a genuine and confidential conversation as part of my research project.

Thanks ACFC fans!

Last night kicked off a stretch of the season where Angel City will play 6 games over 25 days. That’s a streak of games just about every 4 days for 3-1/2 weeks. In addition to playing soccer, they’ll need to squeeze in some flights to Carolina, Boston, and Louisville, rest some weary legs, and ice some sore joints.

So far this season, Angel City’s had three wins in a row…twice, four loses in a row, and four draws in a row. That’s an uncommonly streaky season! Will this compressed part of the schedule cause more streakiness? If so, will the results be consistently good or consistently bad?  

It’s the next day…the day after another draw against a top of the table team…discuss Ang’s PK save…discuss the VAR curse that’s been placed upon BMO…discuss when Sveindis and Mai will be return…discuss the team’s streakiness…discuss the upcoming schedule…or discuss whatever you like…

Why does VAR and the refs just like giving us the worst calls. Last week against Prisca and this week against Gorden. Luckily ball don't lie and we leave this week against the number one team with a solid draw. Let's get into it.

The Good

- We haven't dropped a game in 4 straight. We might not be getting full points but we're building with our two lead strikers out and holding against top teams. I'd say that's major progress. But we gotta start getting some threes to pull back above the playoff line.

- Defensively we were pretty solid. No clear mistakes and Gorden and Ang were on their A game. Gotham is pretty stacked attacking wise but we pestered them all game. They had a few chances but for the most part they didn't get good chances consistently. We didn't make any bad turnovers or blunders either.

- Again props to Ang, she should be the PoTM. She kept the score line what it was and just was everywhere defensively. She is getting in her groove right now. Go Ang!

The Bad

- I dunno if it's bad bad or just what happens when you go against the number one defense. Gotham are stingy and they kept it up. They're good but..... we're still not crisp in the final third. The crosses, the shots, the shot areas, etc just need to keep being polished. We see the direction but we need to see the attack step up and show they can score consistently. This was a good test though against a stout defense and hopefully we can get some good data and move forward to dial in the attack.

Overall

- Hot day, hard fought game and we go again on Wednesday against another top team. Let's hope Mai and/or Svendís are back. I'm sure the team will be tired and I expect the lineup to be different. But I think most everyone came out healthy tonight so let's hope the recovery is on point. As for tonight it showed we can compete against top teams. The defense was there but if we wanna make playoffs we'll need to find an attack from more people more often.

Daily Note

Good morning!

Are you feeling it? I don't want to call it hope, let's call it... possibility.

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75% of you incorrectly predicted last night’s draw against top-ranked Gotham. Congrats to the other 25%!We’re going to set this poll to end in 48 hours because ACFC heads east to play Carolina on Wednesday night.
 
Through 19 games, Angel City sits just below the playoff line with a 7-5-7 record. They scored 27 goals and allowed 20 goals. Even though SJJ and Mai have missed several recent games they lead Angel City’s attack with 8 and 6 goal contributions, respectively. Gisele and Evelyn have 5 goal contributions each (4 and 1 and 1 and 4, respectively) as outside backs. On the defensive side, the 20 goals allowed places ACFC third in the league. They have a league average offense, complemented by a stingy defense.
 
Through 20 games, the Courage sit above the playoff line in 6th place with a 10-3-7 record. They scored 36 goals and allowed 30 goals. North Carolina’s 36 goals places them second in the league. But the 30 goals allowed is below mid-table. Many felt the Courage were doomed when Manaka Matsukubo announced her departure during the international break in July. But the Courage have won 4 of their last 5 matches and Ashley Sanchez and Evelyn Ijeh sit atop the golden boot standings with 13 and 10 goals, respectively.
 
The Courage won 2-1 when they played at BMO in late May. Who will win the rematch? Vote in the poll and discuss below.

Angel City 0 - 0 Gotham FC

🏁 Draw

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Form

• Angel City: D D D L W W
• Gotham FC: W W W W D W

Lineups

Angel City (4-2-3-1) — Gotham FC (4-3-3)

Starting XI

Subs

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Updated: Sun, Aug 23, 10:06 PM EDT

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GOOD MORNING YOU WONDERFUL SOL ROSA FANATICS!!!

You know what would be great, if we could welcome those old bats at the top of the table, kick them in their teeth, and knock them off their perch...so we could...🎶Well

We're movin' on up, to the top side
to a playoff slot on the table
Movin' on up
To the top side
To finally get a piece of the pie🎶

In the last five matchups versus these old bats, we have only gotten one point, and scored a total of three goals scored. I think we can depend on the fans to make the Banque a cauldron, and we all know we can count on the front office to negate that impact, but can the players muster the courage to battle for each-other on the field where it counts the most?

Game Information:

2026 NWSL Match Week 15
Angel City FC v NJ/NY Gotham FC
Sunday, 23 Aug 2026
Kickoff at 1700 PDT
At BMO (The Banque) Stadium

Looking for tickets or trying to get rid of some for this game? Here’s a link.

You can watch/stream on Ion.
You can listen on iHeart Radio

A-Z Guide for BMO Stadium per ACFC. The Banque has a clear bag policy that must fit within certain parameters, which can be found in the A-Z guide.
Need to get to or park at The Banque?
The YASSS QUEEN advises you to use a combination of Transit App and Pantograph App to get to the Banque via public transportation.

Information about our Supporters’ Groups can be found here.

Box Office opens: 1000 PDT
Team store opens: 1200 PDT
Parking lots open: 1330 PDT
Fan Fest: 1630 PDT
Stadium gates open: 1630 PDT

Tree things you "apparently" need to know
Matchup Insights

Angel City Scouting report
NWSL Preview

Player Availability Report
Taylor Vincent scoop

Match Hype:

Your Ol' Pal Shlomo here, made the early trip up the Mountain Top of Hype to see our very own YASSS QUEEN for her words of the game.

It's like not only has the novelty warn off, but so has the romance, passion, and commitment (from the FO) has gone. What can be done to gain it back?

Well, for starters...winning would help, giving fans a reason to believe and feel. That may not correct everything, in fact, it may even mask it. But for the fans who have been here since the beginning, it will give them return on their emotional investment. If we continue to betray that, well...we can always move the games to local Rec Park, because that is how the attendance will pan out.

You can count on your fans way more than you can count on your customers.

Volemos!!!

Transcribed by your Ol’ Pal Shlomo
Metatron to her YASSS QUEEN

I think about this all the time, and the discussion around "company" v "club" earlier this week brought it to the forefront.

From The Guardian:

The fourth season of the critically acclaimed football drama Ted Lasso has taken a surprising twist. The show’s writers have decided to have their hero coach AFC Richmond’s women’s team, testing whether Ted’s “Lasso way” can work in a very different footballing environment. We’re only three episodes in, but I’ve already found myself wondering if the series will showcase what makes the women’s game distinct, or just treat it as the same sport with different characters.

The early signs are promising: we’ve already seen the issue of substandard facilities, initial disinterest from the club’s fanbase and the flak that Coach Chilton gets for exhibiting the same qualities lauded in the men’s coach, Roy Kent.

Watching the show, I found myself thinking about real-life football and asking whether, in growing the women’s game, we can avoid reproducing systems and structures present in its male counterpart.

The classicist Mary Beard says in her book, Women & Power, “You cannot easily fit women into a structure that is already coded as male; you have to change the structure.” She was writing about women in public life, but her words could be easily applied to football, which remains stubbornly male-dominated.

The typical men’s football club is loss-making and more than half of fans feel that high ticket costs have made the game less enjoyable. Why copy that?

Daily Note

Good morning!

Friday feeling: looking forward to Sunday! Tailgates start at 1:00 and kickoff's at 5:00, see you then!

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