Maiara Niehues scores for Angel City in loss to North Carolina Courage
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Angel City FC faced North Carolina Courage on May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, ending with a 2-1 defeat. Maiara Niehues scored the lone goal for Angel City, equalizing early in the second half after Evelyn Ijeh opened the scoring for North Carolina. Despite Angel City dominating possession and producing more shots, they were unable to secure points before the upcoming NWSL Summer Break. The loss leaves Angel City at 12th in the league standings as they prepare to regroup during the month-long break ending July 3rd.
- •Match played at BMO Stadium with 16,057 fans in attendance
- •Angel City had 53% possession and 17 total shots
- •Next match is against Orlando Pride on July 3rd
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Angel City FC Head into NWSL Break with Back-to-Back Losses
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Angel City FC falls 2-1 to North Carolina Courage before international break
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Maiara Niehues scores Angel City's lone goal in 2-1 loss to North Carolina Courage
"Angel City FC heads into the NWSL break on a tough note following back-to-back losses. Here’s how the team fared against the Courage and what’s next. The post Angel City FC Head into NWSL Break with Back-to-Back Losses appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Angel City ends the first third of the season with another loss ahead of the NWSL Summer Break
"Angel City FC takes a loss to 2-1 ahead of the NWSL's second international break.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:31 PMAngel City FC Head into NWSL Break with Back-to-Back Losses
Angel City FC heads into the NWSL break on a tough note following back-to-back losses. Here’s how the team fared against the Courage and what’s next. The post Angel City FC Head into NWSL Break with Back-to-Back Losses appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:53 AMAngel City FC falls 2-1 to North Carolina Courage before international break
Angel City FC takes a loss to 2-1 ahead of the NWSL's second international break.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:12 AMMaiara Niehues scores Angel City's lone goal in 2-1 loss to North Carolina Courage
Angel City ends the first third of the season with another loss ahead of the NWSL Summer Break
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