Nikita Taparia Rookie got to come home to kick off pro career. Lily Nabet was Angel City FC’s second 2022 NWSL Draft pick, the 3rd-round selection from Duke University for the expansion team, and she was one of a few players who were Los Angeles natives coming home to play for the new side. The 2022 rookie class was bigger than most years, and Nabet worked on a master’s … [Read more...] about Angel City FC 2022 Player Postmortem: Lily Nabet
LAFC’s history against Austin FC
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Black-and-gold will need to step up in Conference Final. LAFC are in the middle of a terrific season, with the Supporters’ Shield back in the trophy case and the club two wins away from winning MLS Cup this year. But don’t count your chickens before they hatch. Obviously, we’ve seen LAFC in just this spot before and they faltered at the … [Read more...] about LAFC’s history against Austin FC
LAFC to host Austin FC in Sunday’s Western Conference Final
Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A chance for LAFC to down a pesky opponent. The stage is officially set, as LAFC know their path if they want to get to MLS Cup, and it comes through Austin FC. After Austin downed FC Dallas 2-1 on Sunday, LAFC will host the newest Texas club this coming Sunday at The Banc in the Western Conference Final. It’ll be an … [Read more...] about LAFC to host Austin FC in Sunday’s Western Conference Final
Angel City FC 2022 Player Postmortem: Sydney Leroux
Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images for Angel City FC A tantalizing taste of what can be moving forward. Angel City FC needed a spark in their season, and in an effort to get one, they made a blockbuster trade to acquire forward Sydney Leroux from the Orlando Pride in late-June. Leroux is 10th all-time in goals scored in the NWSL, a recognizable name in American … [Read more...] about Angel City FC 2022 Player Postmortem: Sydney Leroux
Vote: Angel City FC Defender of the Year
Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images Despite early injuries, defense was a bright spot for Angel City in 2022, these players are a big reason why. As expected as it was, when Angel City FC announced Christen Press as their first-ever signing, everyone took notice. When they then followed it up with the addition of 2021 Iron Woman, defender Sarah Gorden, everyone raised … [Read more...] about Vote: Angel City FC Defender of the Year