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Angel City FC Triumphs Over Washington Spirit in 4-3 Thriller

Riley Tiernan's stoppage-time brace and the Thompson sisters' historic goal highlight Angel City's dramatic comeback victory.

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Overview

  • Angel City FC defeated the Washington Spirit 4-3 at Audi Field, improving their record to 3-2-2 (11 points).
  • Riley Tiernan scored twice, including the game-winning goal in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, marking her fifth goal in five matches.
  • Gisele and Alyssa Thompson became the first sisters in NWSL history to combine for a goal, with Gisele scoring her first professional goal off Alyssa's assist.
  • Katie Zelem's 72nd-minute goal briefly restored Angel City's lead before Washington's Esme Morgan equalized with her second goal in the 89th minute.
  • The victory solidifies Angel City's growing playoff aspirations, while the Spirit dropped to 4-3-0 (12 points), underscoring the tight competition in the league's standings.