Angel City FC vs Kansas City Current, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Attempt blocked. Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 5': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Nealy Martin.
- 7': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Laney Rouse.
- 7': Attempt saved. Nealy Martin (Angel City) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Lorena (Kansas City Current). Assisted by Jun Endo with a cross.
- 9': Goal! Angel City 1, Kansas City Current 0. Gisele Thompson (Angel City) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nealy Martin.
- 15': Foul by Laney Rouse (Kansas City Current).
- 15': Maiara Niehues (Angel City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 16': Attempt missed. Bayley Feist (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a fast break.
- 19': Evelyn Shores (Angel City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 19': Foul by Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current).
- 21': Foul by Bayley Feist (Kansas City Current).
- 21': Ary Borges (Angel City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 22': Attempt missed. Casey Phair (Angel City) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nealy Martin.
- 23': Attempt missed. Jun Endo (Angel City) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Maiara Niehues with a cross.
- 25': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Elizabeth Ball.
- 27': Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Nealy Martin (Angel City).
- 28': Attempt saved. Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Angelina Anderson (Angel City). Assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta.
- 31': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Maiara Niehues.
- 32': Offside, Angel City. Casey Phair is caught offside.
- 34': Attempt blocked. Jun Endo (Angel City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Evelyn Shores.
- 34': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Bayley Feist.
- 34': Attempt missed. Maiara Niehues (Angel City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jun Endo with a cross following a corner.
- 35': Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 35': Foul by Ary Borges (Angel City).
- 36': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Sarah Gorden.
- 38': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Laney Rouse.
- 41': Laney Rouse (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Casey Phair (Angel City).
- 43': Attempt missed. Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta.
- 45': Goal! Angel City 1, Kansas City Current 1. Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Izzy Rodriguez.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Angel City 1, Kansas City Current 1.
- 45': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Haley Hopkins replaces Temwa Chawinga.
- 45': Second Half begins Angel City 1, Kansas City Current 1.
- 48': Foul by Casey Phair (Angel City).
- 48': Laney Rouse (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Carina Lageyre (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current).
- 54': Attempt saved. Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Angelina Anderson (Angel City). Assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta with a cross.
- 55': Penalty conceded by Emily Sams (Angel City) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 55': Penalty Kansas City Current. Ally Sentnor draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 57': Penalty saved. Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current) right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner by Angelina Anderson (Angel City).
- 57': Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Casey Phair (Angel City).
- 58': Foul by Haley Hopkins (Kansas City Current).
- 58': Jun Endo (Angel City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 60': Attempt missed. Maiara Niehues (Angel City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Carina Lageyre following a fast break.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Carina Lageyre (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Maiara Niehues (Angel City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ary Borges.
- 64': Lorena (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Casey Phair (Angel City).
- 65': Casey Phair (Angel City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Substitution, Angel City. Kennedy Fuller replaces Jun Endo.
- 69': Substitution, Angel City. Taylor Suarez replaces Maiara Niehues.
- 71': Goal! Angel City 2, Kansas City Current 1. Kennedy Fuller (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gisele Thompson with a headed pass.
- 73': Foul by Haley Hopkins (Kansas City Current).
- 73': Emily Sams (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Delay in match because of an injury Emily Sams (Angel City).
- 73': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Amelia White replaces Michelle Cooper.
- 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 75': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Laney Rouse.
- 79': Attempt saved. Ary Borges (Angel City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Lorena (Kansas City Current).
- 80': Kennedy Fuller (Angel City) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Ary Borges.
- 80': Attempt missed. Ary Borges (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gisele Thompson.
- 82': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Penelope Hocking replaces Bayley Feist.
- 83': Substitution, Angel City. Prisca Chilufya replaces Casey Phair.
- 85': Foul by Nealy Martin (Angel City).
- 85': Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Nealy Martin (Angel City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Delay in match because of an injury Ary Borges (Angel City).
- 89': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Evelyn Shores.
- 90'+2': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Sarah Gorden.
- 90'+3': Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+3': Foul by Kennedy Fuller (Angel City).
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+6': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Gisele Thompson.
- 90'+7': Attempt missed. Elizabeth Ball (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta with a headed pass following a corner.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Angel City 2, Kansas City Current 1.
- 0': Match ends, Angel City 2, Kansas City Current 1.
Statistics
KC |
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|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 9 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 58.7 | Possession | 41.3 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 379 | Accurate Passes | 237 |
| 476 | Passes | 338 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 18 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 49 | Long Balls | 48 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 15 | Tackles | 23 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 36 | Effective Clearances | 42 |
| 36 | Clearances | 42 |
Game Information
Venue: BMO Stadium
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Attendance: 11,574
NWSL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 13 | +6 | 25 |
| 2 | Utah Royals | 12 | +8 | 24 |
| 3 | Portland Thorns FC | 13 | +6 | 24 |
| 4 | Washington Spirit | 11 | +9 | 21 |
Line-Ups
Angel City FC (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 19 | Angelina Anderson (GK) |
| 14 | Nealy Martin |
| 6 | Emily Sams |
| 11 | Sarah Gorden |
| 15 | Evelyn Shores |
| 20 | Gisele Thompson |
| 8 | Ary Borges |
| 16 | Carina Lageyre |
| 12 | Maiara Niehues |
| 18 | Jun Endo |
| 9 | Casey Phair |
Kansas City Current (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Lorena (GK) |
| 27 | Kayla Sharples |
| 7 | Elizabeth Ball |
| 18 | Izzy Rodriguez |
| 2 | Laney Rouse |
| 8 | Croix Bethune |
| 22 | Bayley Feist |
| 10 | Lo'eau LaBonta |
| 21 | Ally Sentnor |
| 6 | Temwa Chawinga |
| 17 | Michelle Cooper |
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