NWSL – Los Angeles Sentinel

Angel City FC’s New Performance Center Sets a New Standard in Women’s Soccer

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterFebruary 20, 2025

Last month, the Angel City Football Club (ACFC) celebrated a major milestone in its history: the grand opening of the Angel City Performance Center, the largest dedicated training facility in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The club hosted an exclusive ribbon-cutting event, offering media and guests a first-hand look at the state-of-the-art facility, designed to foster player development and high-performance training.

Messiah Bright Brings Youth and Experience to Angel City FC

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorMarch 27, 2024

Messiah Bright was acquired by Angel City FC during the off-season after coming off a strong rookie campaign with the Orlando Pride and an outstanding college career. She was impressed by the playoff-contending run the ACFC had last season and looks forward to helping the team thrive.

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Sydney Leroux Promotes Health With Philips Sonicare

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorFebruary 8, 2024

For Angel City FC star Syndey Leroux, motivation is a key part of her life. She was elated to see how Philips Sonicare is motivated to promote a strong healthcare routine.

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Angel City FC, Birdies Launch SOAR Internship Program

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorNovember 2, 2023

The main goal of the Angel City Football Club is to make an impact in the community. While competing during their 2023 season, they launched the SOAR Internship Program for female high school students and recent graduates throughout Los Angeles. The internship was conducted in partnership with the shoe company Birdies.

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Angel City Football Club Extends Contract With Forward Sydney Leroux

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 26, 2023

Today, Angel City Football Club (ACFC) announced that the club has exercised their option to extend star forward Sydney Leroux’s contract through December 2024. Leroux joined the club midway through the 2022 NWSL Season via a trade with the Orlando Pride.

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Black USWNT Players to Compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorJuly 20, 2023

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to begin on July 20. The Women’s US National Team (USWNT) will have their first game against Vietnam on July 21 at 6pm. On their roster is a group of talented African American players that can help Team USA win the Women’s World Cup.

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ACFC Defeats League-Best North Carolina Courage

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorJuly 10, 2023

The Angel City Football Club will go into the World Cup break on a high note after defeating the North Carolina Courage 2-1. North Carolina is the top team in the NWSL, their record falls to 8-2-5 and ACFC’s improves to 4-5-6.

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Angel City FC Falls to Chicago Red Stars on Juneteenth Night

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorJune 8, 2023

The Angel City Football Club celebrated Juneteenth during their matchup against the Chicago Red Stars on Monday. Prior to the match, the football club collaborated with the Black-woman led podcast Shea Butter FC to host a street fair.

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ACFC Forward Uses Lifestyle Brand to Battle Climate Change

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorMay 18, 2023

The Angel City Football Club (ACFC) recently partnered with PNC Bank to host a panel titled “Insights from and for LA Leaders: Accelerating Women’ Financial Equality.” The panel featured ACFC forward Jasmyne Spencer, who also created the lifestyle brand Jas It Up.

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OL Reign Defeats Angel City in Challenge Cup Bout

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorApril 21, 2023

Despite coming out with energy in the first half, the Angel City Football Club (ACFC) fell short 0-2 to the OL Reign in their first UKG Challenge Cup game of the season.