In its fourth season, Angel City FC seeks to redefine its journey with a symbolic upgrade termed as 'Angel City 2.0' by sporting director Mark Parsons. The season opener ended in a 1-1 tie against San Diego Wave, marking an improvement compared to previous seasons. However, the team faces challenges including veteran forward Sydney Leroux taking an indefinite mental health break. This unexpected news caught the club off guard but they expressed full support for Leroux’s decision, underlining a commitment to player welfare amidst competitive pressures.
The difference comes over how to describe that. President Julie Uhrman prefers a new chapter while sporting director Mark Parsons likes Angel City 2.0. My words are 2.0, Parsons said. I'm just telling you.
After a lot of reflection, I've made the difficult decision to step away from soccer for my mental health, she wrote on Instagram. Anyone who knows me knows I'm a fighter.
It wasn't a win but it was still a step forward; Angel City lost its last two season openers. Gia Corley opened the scoring for the Wave in the fifth minute; Alyssa Thompson matched that for Angel City.
Angel City FC fully supports Sydney Leroux in her decision. The club was surprised by the announcement regarding Leroux's mental health break, as the news came shortly before the kickoff.
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