Angel City earns 2-0 victory over Chicago Stars in NWSL match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Angel City FC secured a 2-0 victory against Chicago Stars at Northwestern Medicine Field in Evanston on July 18, 2026. The match saw Maiara Niehues score from a penalty in the 56th minute, followed by a goal from Sveindís Jónsdóttir in stoppage time. Despite early possession by Chicago, Angel City dominated later stages, finishing with five shots on target. This win marks Angel City's third consecutive victory since returning from a summer break and further solidifies their playoff position. The team is set to face Racing Louisville at BMO Stadium on July 26.
- •Angel City scores two goals in the second half
- •Chicago held early possession but could not capitalize
- •Angel City's goalkeeper Angelina Anderson records another clean sheet
- •This is Angel City's third straight win under interim coach Leif Gunnar Smerud
- •Next match is against Racing Louisville on July 26
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Angel City dominates 2-0 against Chicago Stars on the road
"ACFC and Maiara Niehues make club history in Chicago.
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