Seattle Reign FC is set to resume their NWSL regular-season campaign this Friday, August 1, with an important match against Angel City FC. After a month-long hiatus, Seattle is riding high, coming off an unbeaten streak of five matches in all competitions.
Currently, Angel City FC finds themselves struggling near the bottom of the standings in 11th place, with a total of 15 points garnered from 13 matches, which includes four victories, three draws, and six losses.
The last encounter between these teams occurred on March 30 at BMO Stadium, where Seattle suffered a close 2-1 loss. This match marked the Reign’s second road game of the season and was particularly significant as it was their first defeat in the 2025 campaign. The sole goal from Seattle was scored by Ji So-Yun, who converted a penalty after Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic was fouled.
For those interested in watching the match, it will be available to stream live in the United States via Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and NWSL+. The kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Seattle comes into this match with boosted morale, having accumulated seven points during a demanding road trip against teams like the San Diego Wave, Chicago Stars, and Utah Royals, culminating in a striking 4-1 victory in Utah— their best performance this season. Key players like Ji So-Yun and Emeri Adames, the latter of whom scored two goals in that match, will be crucial. Notably, the Reign also maintained their form during the league’s break by defeating the Urawa Red Diamonds and holding rivals Portland Thorns to a goalless draw before clinching victory in penalties.
On the other hand, Angel City is also aiming to build on recent success, having achieved a confident 4-2 win in a friendly match against Carolina Ascent, featuring a remarkable four-goal performance from Alyssa Thompson. With Thompson now tallying five goals this season alongside Riley Tiernan, who leads the team with seven league goals, Angel City will seek to translate their friendly success into NWSL points.
With both teams aiming for a crucial win, Friday’s match promises to be an exciting encounter that could have significant implications for both sides as the season progresses.