Angel City FC Secures 2-2 Draw Against Portland Thorns
Claire Emslie's late goal ensures Angel City avoids a third straight loss in front of a sellout crowd.
- Alyssa Thompson opened the scoring for Angel City with a 10th-minute goal, her fifth in the last five games.
- Morgan Weaver and Olivia Moultrie each scored for the Thorns, who were missing star forward Sophia Smith due to an ankle injury.
- Claire Emslie equalized in the 76th minute, capitalizing on a rebound to score her seventh goal of the season.
- The match was marked by controversy, including a disputed non-call for a penalty in stoppage time involving Angel City's Messiah Bright.
- Angel City remains in 10th place with 22 points, while Portland holds onto seventh place with 28 points, both teams fighting for playoff spots.