Angels On Parade

Courtesy of Orange County SC Veteran steps up in second season at club. Orange County SC confirmed on Monday the return of midfielder Daniel Pedersen for the 2023 season, and also announced the player will be the club captain for the upcoming season. Pedersen, 30, made 28 appearances for OCSC in his debut season with the club in 2022, scoring two goals and four assists … [Read more...] about Orange County SC name Daniel Pedersen club captain for 2023

Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports SoCal native took winding path to black-and-gold. Sporting a shaved head when introduced to the media for the first time as an LAFC player, instead of his trademark mullet/mohawk style, defender Aaron Long appeared ready for a new phase in his career. The Mojave Desert native, “coming home” in a sense, signed with LAFC as a free … [Read more...] about Aaron Long latest top MLS Free Agent to pick LAFC

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Angel City FC secured their future and helped the present with selection of LA phenom LOS ANGELES — On one of the top floors of Nike Headquarters in Los Angeles on Thursday, sat a white couch. That couch was flanked by dozens of video cameras, local and national reporters, friends, family, and coaches past, present, and future. As … [Read more...] about Angel City FC draft pick Alyssa Thompson looks to build legacy in hometown

Photo by Lewis Gettier/ISI Photos/Getty Images Familiar face to Freya Coombe & Co. Angel City FC announced on Thursday they have hired Becki Tweed to be assistant coach for the 2023 season. Tweed joins after three seasons as an assistant coach at Gotham FC, which for part of the time she worked with current ACFC head coach Freya Coombe. “I am so excited to be a part … [Read more...] about Angel City FC appoint Becki Tweed assistant coach

Photo by Erin Chang/ISI Photos/Getty Images Local product gets selected first in draft. Angel City FC traded to the No. 1 selection in Thursday’s 2023 NWSL Draft to ensure they got their player, and they have selected that player, picking forward Alyssa Thompson No. 1 overall in Philadelphia. Thompson, 18, decided against playing NCAA soccer at Stanford and instead … [Read more...] about Angel City FC select Alyssa Thompson No. 1 in 2023 NWSL Draft