Angels On Parade

Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports Center back to return for 2023, 2024 seasons. Angel City FC announced on Friday that defender Paige Nielsen “has agreed to exercise her option with the club, signing a two-year contract ahead of its second season in the NWSL.” Considering she was already listed as being on ACFC’s roster for 2023 by the club, it appears she has signed a … [Read more...] about Paige Nielsen signs contract extension with Angel City FC

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The budding star may already be gone for good. After being a rare bright spot for LAFC in 2021 after making his MLS debut, teenage center back Mamadou Fall was back for more in 2022. The Senegalese defender kind of came out of nowhere to become a starter down the stretch for LAFC, as a numbers crunch at the position left Bob Bradley to … [Read more...] about LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Mamadou Fall

Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Absolutely showed up when LAFC needed him most. There are some players who enjoy a nice, long career as a professional athlete, with no performances standing out particularly from others. And there are those who play a legendary game and no matter what else may come, they can always hang their hat on that unforgettable … [Read more...] about LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Sebastien Ibeagha

Fox (No. 4) in action for El Paso in 2022. | GABY VELASQUEZ/ EL PASO TIMES / USA TODAY NETWORK USL Championship-experienced player moves West. Orange County SC announced on Wednesday they have signed defender Andrew Fox to a multi-year contract. “Andrew is a player I’ve always held a lot of admiration for,” OCSC head coach Richard Chaplow said in a team statement. “He … [Read more...] about Orange County SC sign defender Andrew Fox

Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Right back provided needed upgrade. Franco Escobar joined LAFC in 2022 after previously playing in two organizations: hometown side Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina, and Atlanta United. After falling out of Atlanta’s plans and going on loan in 2021, he returned to MLS with LAFC after they acquired his rights within the league. LAFC were … [Read more...] about LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Franco Escobar