Late Goals and Record Penalties Decide NWSL Slate
Orlando ended Angel City’s unbeaten start, clearing the way for San Diego to lead.
Overview
- - The Pride beat Angel City 2-1 as Haley McCutcheon scored in the 84th minute and then again deep into stoppage time for the winner.
- - The defeat marked Angel City’s first loss of the season after scoring nine goals across their first three matches.
- - Houston edged Racing Louisville 4-3 in a game that featured an NWSL-record four penalty kicks, with Sarah Puntigam converting the decisive spot kick.
- - San Diego topped Boston 1-0 on a Ludmila finish to reach 4-1-0 and first place, while the expansion Legacy remained winless.
- - Utah beat Chicago 1-0 on a Mina Tanaka penalty after heavy Royals pressure, and across the slate long video reviews and disallowed goals shaped key moments as Orlando’s Jacquie Ovalle left injured with her status unclear.