Angel City gets surprising victory in Los Angeles against Orlando Pride

In a match full of intensity and multiple chances, Angel City FC gets a valuable 1-0 victory over Orlando Pride, thanks to a late goal from Alyssa Thompson that ignited celebrations at the Los Angeles stadium.

First half: balance and defensive strength

The opening 45 minutes were evenly matched. Orlando Pride tried to strike early with attempts from Oihane Hernández and A. Watt, but the Angel City goalkeeper and defense stayed solid.

On the other side, Angel City relied on the mobility of Christen Press and the drive of Maiara Niehues, creating long-range shots and set pieces that kept Moorhouse busy in the Orlando goal. Despite both sides’ efforts, the score remained level heading into halftime.

Second half: Thompson makes the difference

After the restart, Angel City came out with more determination. The home side piled on the pressure with shots from Shores, Cook, and Press, but the Pride defense and goalkeeper held firm.

The decisive moment arrived in the 85th minute, when Alyssa Thompson found space inside the box and finished clinically to secure the 1-0 win for Angel City. Orlando pushed forward in the final minutes, but the home defense remained steady to lock in all three points.

A victory that inspires confidence

With this win at BMO Stadium, Angel City not only earned its first win of the tournament with the new coach but also showcased its strength at home. Orlando Pride, despite their fighting spirit, left Los Angeles empty-handed and with work to do heading into the next fixtures.