Match Summary: Angel City FC 4, Chicago Stars 0
From the opening whistle on Sunday, March 15, 2026, ACFC dictated the tempo. The statistics tell the story of a lopsided affair where the Stars struggled to find any rhythm against a relentless Los Angeles attack.
The Scoring Breakdown
33’ | Kennedy Fuller: The 19-year-old phenom broke the deadlock with a brilliant individual effort, weaving into the right side of the box and firing a low strike past Alyssa Naeher.
53’ | Evelyn Shores: Fuller turned playmaker, delivering a perfect corner kick that Shores met with a towering header into the top-right corner.
66’ | Ary Borges: Capitalizing on a defensive lapse, Borges intercepted a pass in the box and calmly slotted home her first goal for the club.
70’ | Maiara Niehues: The rout was completed when Sveindís Jónsdóttir burned the defense on a wing run, crossing back to the center for a clinical one-timer by Niehues.
Statistic: Angel City FC,Chicago Stars
Goals,4,0
Total Shots,18,6
Possession,60%,40%
The Moment of the Match: Savy King’s Return
THE RETURN OF SAVY KING
While the scoreboard was impressive, the loudest roar of the night was reserved for the 63rd minute. For the first time since her life-threatening cardiac event on May 9, 2025, Savy King stepped back onto the pitch.
The atmosphere was electric as the defender replaced Emily Sams. King recorded a crucial slide tackle in the 80th minute to preserve the clean sheet. It was a triumphant return for a player who has spent the last 10 months undergoing heart surgery and intensive rehab.
Looking Ahead
THE FUTURE...
With this 4-0 victory, ACFC has firmly put the league on notice. This marks the most goals the club has scored in a single match since early 2025, and the cohesive defensive display suggests that Coach Alex Straus has finally found the balance the team has been searching for.
