Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Angel City made a serious impact on the National Women’s Soccer League in its debut season in 2022.
The club had the league’s highest average attendance, and home games were defined by incredible atmospheres. There were signs of a promising new SoCal rivalry with the San Diego Wave, and Angel City won the first regular-season meeting, at home in front of a sellout crowd. There was genuine hope of a playoff spot, too, up until the final weekend. Ultimately, head coach Freya Coombe’s side finished four points off the top six.
Going into their second year, Angel City’s aim will be to push into the postseason. To do that, the Los Angeles side needs to finish stronger — in individual matches and down the stretch of the season.
Angel City ended 2022 with four defeats from six games. Results in that stretch were the third-worst in the league; only Orlando Pride and NJ/NY Gotham had a worse record. While other teams were solidifying their position or making a late sprint up the table, Angel City…
