Angel City Football Club’s Fourth Season Kicks Off March 16 at BMO Stadium
Season Schedule Released
Angel City Football Club will kick off the 2025 season Sunday, March 16, at BMO Stadium against San Diego Wave FC.
The NWSL released the 2025 schedule Wednesday.
Teams will again play 26 regular-season games (13 home, 13 away). This year, there will be a pair of schedule breaks, first the mandated break June 23-29 and during July.
Home Stretches
Angel City will have a pair of three consecutive home-game stretches, the first May 24 (Racing Louisville FC), June 7 (Chicago Stars FC) and June 14 (North Carolina Courage).
The second will be more than four months later: Oct. 6 (Kansas City Current), Oct. 12 (Houston Dash) and ACFC’s final home game Oct. 19 (Portland Thorns FC).
Away Games
The longest stretch away from BMO Stadium is four games, starting June 20 in Kansas City before the league break and resuming in August (at Seattle Reign, Aug. 1), the second meeting against San Diego Wave (Aug. 9 at Snapdragon Stadium) and Aug. 15 at Utah Royals FC.
Rivalry Matchups
Angel City’s two meetings against their Northern California rivals, Bay FC, are set for May 17 at PayPal Park and Sept. 1 at BMO Stadium.
Scheduling Notes
Angel City will play eight games on Fridays, twice on Mondays and twice on Thursdays. The other days will be either Saturday or Sunday.
The regular season concludes Nov. 2 on the road against Chicago on NWSL Decision Day, with all 14 clubs in action as the final playoff berths are decided.
Coaching and Roster Moves
Laity Serving as Interim Coach
Sam Laity, who spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach with the OL Reign (2013-2022) and most recently coached the Houston Dash (2022-23), is Angel City’s interim coach as preseason training kicks off.
With the Dash, he compiled a 6-10-8 record.
Angel City fired Becki Tweed after last season, her first and only full season in charge. Recently hired Sporting Director Mark Parsons has said he’s not going to rush hiring a permanent coach.
New Signing: Alanna Kennedy
Angel City signed Alanna Kennedy, a 30-year-old defender, to a one-year contract with an option for 2026.
Kennedy spent the past four seasons with Manchester City. Kennedy also played on the Australian national team in the 2015, 2019, and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
Conclusion
Angel City Football Club is set to kick off its fourth season on March 16 against San Diego Wave FC at BMO Stadium. The team will face a challenging schedule, with a pair of three-game home stretches and a long stretch away from BMO Stadium. With new coaching and roster moves, including the signing of Alanna Kennedy, Angel City aims to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season and make a push for the playoffs.
FAQs
* When does Angel City Football Club’s 2025 season start?
+ March 16, 2025
* Who is Angel City’s interim coach?
+ Sam Laity
* How many games will Angel City play on Fridays in the 2025 season?
+ 8
* Who did Angel City sign from Manchester City?
+ Alanna Kennedy, a 30-year-old defender
