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Angel City Secures First Win of 2025 with Riley Tiernan's Breakthrough Goal

Rookie Riley Tiernan's first professional goal and Alyssa Thompson's second of the season propel Angel City to a 2-1 victory over Seattle Reign.

Angel City FC forward Riley Tiernan, left, brings the ball up th pitch chased by Seattle Reign FC forward Maddie Dahlien during the second half of an NWSL match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Angel City FC won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • Angel City FC earned their first victory of the 2025 NWSL season, defeating the Seattle Reign 2-1 at BMO Stadium on March 30.
  • Rookie Riley Tiernan scored the game-winning goal in the 63rd minute, marking her first professional goal in the league.
  • Alyssa Thompson opened the scoring in the eighth minute with her second goal of the season, showcasing her growing influence on the team.
  • Seattle Reign's Ji So-Yun equalized in the 12th minute with a penalty kick, but the team suffered their first loss of the season.
  • U.S. Women's National Team coach Emma Hayes attended the match, highlighting the increasing prominence of NWSL talent on the global stage.