Maiara Niehues scores late for Angel City against Washington Spirit

Maiara Niehues scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Angel City FC over the Washington Spirit on September 26, 2026. After a scoreless match and 88 minutes of heavy rain, Niehues connected with a pass from Carina Lageyre to find the top-right corner. Interim Head Coach Leif Smerud praised her impact off the bench, noting that Angel City improved significantly in the second half. The win marks Angel City’s third consecutive victory and extends their unbeaten streak to six matches, moving the team up to fourth in the NWSL standings. The team will continue its road trip against NY/NJ Gotham FC on October 4.

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