Angel City FC faces challenge of rebounding from first loss

Angel City FC faces challenge of rebounding from first loss

Angel City Football Club didn’t have long to dwell on last Friday’s one-sided loss against Gotham FC. That’s probably a good thing, but on the other hand, the first chance to respond is on the road against defending NWSL champion Orlando Pride on Friday. The Pride is also coming off its first loss of the season, 1-0 against the Washington Spirit, to snap a 17-game unbeaten streak at home. “All the teams that we’re playing are really good,” Angel…

How will Pride respond after 1st loss? Angel City will find out

The Orlando Pride suffered its first loss of the season, but they’ll have a chance to bounce back in prime time. The Pride (4-1-0, 12 points) welcome Angel City FC (2-1-2, 8 points) to Inter&Co Stadium. Orlando is unbeaten in its last three matches against Angel City, but coach Seb Hines is not expecting an easy match. The opponent has shown flashes of brilliance that will make for a tough matchup. Power, promise and Pride gave Orlando its first…