Angel City FC looks to rebound versus Washington Spirit

As an growth workforce, there may be all the time per week of firsts, whether or not good or dangerous.

For Angel Metropolis FC this week, it should try and keep away from dropping consecutive video games because it visits the Washington Spirit (Paramount +, 2 p.m.).

Angel Metropolis adopted up its season-opening win over North Carolina with a 1-0 disappointing loss to the Orlando Pleasure.

“We did issues very well, particularly within the first half,” Angel Metropolis coach Freya Coombe stated. “We’re actually arduous to beat defensively, as we put groups like North Carolina below quite a lot of stress and we had been good on the ball and created good attacking possibilities that we took.”

“I believe the toughest factor for groups which are so new is the consistency. We construct in direction of that so we’re not fluctuating every week, turning into extra constant in that space.”

Orlando scored within the third minute final week, and regardless that Angel Metropolis pressed and chased the sport, an equalizing aim was by no means scored.

The Spirit opened the common season Might 1 with a 2-1 win over OL Reign. Six days later, they met once more within the Problem Cup finale with OL Reign profitable 2-1.

Angel Metropolis’s defensive workrate can be definitely be challenged by the Southern California duo of Ashley Sanchez (Pasadena/UCLA) and Trinity Rodman (Newport Seaside). Throw in Ashley Hatch and the Spirit’s attacking group is certainly probably the greatest within the league.

Angel Metropolis goalkeeper DiDi Haračić has allowed simply two objectives on 5 photographs on aim via two video games.

“I wouldn’t say they’re highs and lows,” Haračić stated. “I might say they’re character builders. I might relatively undergo adversity with the membership than let it click on straight away as a result of I believe that’s what builds folks.

“We’re all right here for a purpose. We thrive off stress, and that’s a part of the job. We’ve the chance to do one thing that’s doubtlessly by no means been finished. We’re all right here, and we all know what to anticipate. It’s only a matter of meshing nicely collectively.”

The Angel Metropolis backline has undergone a makeover. Sarah Gorden, who was acquired in a commerce with the Chicago Pink Stars, has been sidelined with a knee damage and Megan Reid, a late acquisition, has settled into one of many heart again spots.

“The connection simply occurs naturally,” Haračić stated. “We’ve all clicked. I’m not apprehensive in any respect. We all know it’s not going to be fairly straight away, however that’s additionally the great thing about it whenever you see the place we go from month one to month 10. I’m excited.”

Angel Metropolis FC at Washington Spirit

When: 2 p.m. Sunday

The place: Audi Subject, Washington, D.C.

TV/Livestream: Paramount +