Angel City FC beat the Washington Spirit 1–0 Saturday, Sept. 26, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Maiara Niehues scored in the 88th minute. The victory extended Angel City’s unbeaten run to six matches.
How the match unfolded
Neither team scored during the opening half. Niehues entered the match in the 86th minute and supplied the breakthrough two minutes later. Carina Lageyre assisted on the shot from outside the penalty area.
The goal was Niehues’ ninth of the season. It established a new Angel City single-season scoring record. Goalkeeper Angelina Anderson helped preserve the shutout through the closing minutes.
CSB Take
Angel City needed patience before a late substitute settled the match. Its defensive work kept one goal sufficient for a road victory. Niehues’ finish combined an individual milestone with a consequential team result.
