Match summary
North Carolina Courage defeated Angel City FC 2-1 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · J10 ·
Context
- BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, United States
- Attendance: 16,057 / 22,000 (73.0%)
- Referee: Muhammad Hassan
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, angel City FC produced the highest xG total (1.75 to 1.41). Angel City FC recorded more shots (17 to 10), including 5 on target against 4. Angel City FC completed more passes (306 to 287), with 77% accuracy against 78%.
Angel City FC won a larger share of duels (56%). Angel City FC was more present in the opposition box (38 touches to 16). Angel City FC made 10 interceptions and 50 recoveries.
North Carolina Courage made 3 saves to 2.
Tactical approach
Angel City FC (4-3-3) · North Carolina Courage (4-2-3-1)
Angel City FC — Coach: Alexander Straus · North Carolina Courage — Coach: Mak Lind
Starting lineups
Angel City FC · 4-3-3
Kennedy Fuller, Ary Borges, Angelina Anderson, Jun Endo, Sarah L. Gorden (Captain), Carina Lageyre, Maiara Niehues, Emily Sams, Evelyn Shores, Gisele Thompson, Riley Tiernan.
North Carolina Courage · 4-2-3-1
Ally Schlegel, Manaka Matsukubo, Evelyn Ijeh, Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama, Ashley Sanchez, Kailen Sheridan (Captain), Uno Shiragaki, Talia Staude, Dani Weatherholt, Ryan Williams.
Highest-rated player
Manaka Matsukubo earned the highest rating of the match (7.7) for North Carolina Courage. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
