Angel City fights back for a point against Washington after Sentnor's late equalizer
LOS ANGELES -- Angel City FC’s 1-1 draw with the Washington Spirit on Sunday was not the result the club wanted, but the way it got there may have offered a more encouraging sign for the weeks ahead.
The Angel City FC women's soccer team secured a 1-1 draw against the Washington Spirit on Sunday, despite falling behind early. The decisive moment came in the 86th minute when forward Ally Sentnor found the equalizer with a long-range strike, overcoming a VAR decision that had ruled out her earlier goal. Coach Lef Smerud praised the team's performance, calling it "the best" they had shown so far.
Sentnor herself attributed the resilience to the entire group, noting they could have easily dropped their level but instead maintained momentum. The return of injured players Savy King and Sydney Leroux added valuable depth to the squad. The win demonstrated Angel City's ability to respond to difficult matches, a focus that Smerud has been working on since taking over.
The team now looks forward to facing another top-tier opponent, aiming to turn the fight shown against Washington into a victory.
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