Angel City FC Hosts Struggling Utah Royals on Friday Night

LOS ANGELES, CA – Angel City Football Club will host Utah Royals FC on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. PT at BMO Stadium. The game will stream live on NWSL+ and Paramount+, with radio broadcasts available in both English and Spanish.

Angel City (3-2-2, 11 points) enters this match fresh off a thrilling 4-3 victory over Washington Spirit. In that game, rookie forward Riley Tiernan scored twice, including the game-winner in stoppage time. The match showcased Tiernan’s rising star potential, marking her fifth goal of the season.

Meanwhile, Utah Royals (1-5-1, 4 points) are coming off a disappointing 2-0 loss at home against North Carolina Courage. The Royals have struggled this season, managing just one win in their last five matches. Coach Jimmy Coenraets has made changes to the lineup, including deploying one of the youngest squads in NWSL history against North Carolina.

“We showed improvement in the second half, and we want to carry that momentum into this match,” Coenraets said. The Royals are looking to find their form after a rocky first year back in the league, having rejoined the NWSL in 2024.

Angel City leads the all-time series between the teams with a record of 1-0-1, with the last match ending in a 1-1 draw. This game is also notable as Angel City celebrates Mother’s Day Weekend with a SuperHero Night event at the stadium, where the first 10,000 fans will receive free capes.

As the teams face off in LA, the stakes are high for both clubs. Angel City aims to solidify their position in the playoff race, while Utah looks to turn their fortunes around before the halfway point of the season.

The match is a crucial opportunity for both teams as they seek to build momentum in the competitive NWSL.