Angel City Football Club (ACFC) will face the Kansas City Current on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pacific Time at BMO Stadium. The match will be televised on Victory+.
Last Time Out: ACFC Splits Points with Thorns
Angel City FC held strong amidst an energetic crowd and earned a 0-0 draw against the Portland Thorns on Sunday afternoon at Providence Park. It was the first time that ACFC (3-4-1) split points with an opponent this season.
Goalkeeper Angelina Anderson secured her second shutout of the season. She made a match-saving play in the 50th minute, diving to deny Thorns forward Sophia Wilson from close range.
The result reflected a very even effort by both sides. Angel City and Portland split possession, tallied 11 shots each and were almost equal in expected goals (0.99 for ACFC versus 0.98 for the Thorns).
Next Up: Chawinga, Cooper and the Current
Kansas City (5-4-0) comes to BMO Stadium on a three-match winning streak after defeating the Houston Dash, 3-0, on May 15 at CPKC Stadium. Last year’s NWSL Shield winners appear to be back on the right track after losing three of their first four matches to open this season.
Powering the Current’s surge has been forward Temwa Chawinga, who has five goals in her last two appearances — including a hat trick against Chicago on May 10. The outburst has her climbing in the Golden Boot race, with the Malawian attacker up to third place behind Orlando’s Barbra Banda and North Carolina’s Ashley Sanchez.
Forward Michelle Cooper has been the main table setter for Chawinga, assisting on both of her goals against Houston. The Kansas City pair will be met by an Angel City defense that continues to be one of the stingiest in the NWSL, with just nine goals allowed in eight matches.
In the Spotlight: Lageyre Makes First NWSL Start
Midfielder Carina Lageyre made her first professional start on Sunday against Portland, playing 80 minutes. The 22-year-old created two chances and registered two shots, showcasing her attacking flair in a tough match on the road.
Lageyre signed a three-year contract with Angel City in the offseason after a successful career at Duke University. The midfielder has represented the United States at the U-15, U-17, and U-20 levels, and she competed at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
This Week at BMO Stadium: After Hours at Level Up
Wednesday’s match will feature an After Hours Party at Level Up by Bandai Namco. The festivities will include a DJ, a photo booth, and a tarot reader.
The contest will be ACFC’s third of four home matches this month, with the North Carolina Courage coming to BMO Stadium on May 31.
