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Tiernan scores twice as Angel City outlasts Spirit 4-3

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Riley Tiernan's decisive second goal in stoppage time secured a thrilling 4-3 victory for Angel City over the Washington Spirit in the NWSL. The match was marked by a historic moment when sisters Gisele and Alyssa Thompson combined for a goal, the first such occurrence in the league. Despite a spirited comeback from the Spirit, Angel City managed to clinch the win with Tiernan's late strike, while interim coach Sam Laity was red-carded following the goal. In other matches, Racing Louisville edged Houston Dash 2-1 after a weather delay, with Emma Sears scoring the winner, and Seattle Reign defeated Kansas City Current 1-0 through Lynn Biyendolo's first-half goal. Kansas City struggled to capitalize on their second-half dominance, suffering their second straight loss after a strong start to the season.

Tiernan scores twice as Angel City outlasts Spirit 4-3

Riley Tiernan scored twice, including a crucial second-half stoppage-time goal, to lead Angel City to a 4-3 win against Washington Spirit, marking a significant victory in the NWSL. This thrilling encounter saw Angel City capitalize on a late opportunity to secure the win.

In a historic NWSL moment, sisters Gisele and Alyssa Thompson combined for a goal when Gisele scored off Alyssa's cross, contributing to Angel City's early 2-0 lead. This marked the first time in league history that siblings have collaborated for a goal.

The Washington Spirit mounted a comeback with goals from Esme Morgan and Gift Monday, leveling the score at 2-2 by halftime. Despite Spirit's efforts, they were unable to maintain their momentum as Angel City responded with a late winner.

Angel City's interim coach Sam Laity was shown a red card after Tiernan's game-winning goal, adding a dramatic twist to the match's conclusion. The Spirit faced their first back-to-back losses since September 2023, highlighting a challenging phase for the team.

Elsewhere, Racing Louisville secured a 2-1 victory over Houston Dash, with Emma Sears scoring on a breakaway counterattack following a lengthy weather delay. Louisville's victory was aided by a fortunate deflection off the Dash goalkeeper.

Seattle Reign's Lynn Biyendolo scored the only goal in their 1-0 victory against Kansas City Current, where the Reign adopted a defensive strategy in the second half. Despite Kansas City's aggressive attempts, they couldn't equalize, resulting in their second consecutive defeat.

Kansas City Current's strong second-half performance included a 10-1 shot advantage, but they failed to convert opportunities. The introduction of MVP Temwa Chawinga off the bench was not enough to turn the tide, highlighting the team's recent struggles.

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