The Seattle Reign and Angel City FC played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday evening at Lumen Field [1, 4].
The result impacts early playoff positioning for both clubs as they navigate the final stretch of the NWSL season [1, 3].
Angel City FC took an early lead in the match. Gisele Thompson scored in the 32nd minute [2] to put the visitors ahead. The lead held until the start of the second half when Seattle mounted a quick comeback.
Sally Menti equalized for the Reign in the 50th minute [3]. Just two minutes later, Mia Fishel scored her first goal at Lumen Field in the 52nd minute [3, 4] to give Seattle a temporary 2-1 lead.
The match remained competitive as both sides pushed for a winner. Angel City FC relied on substitutions to shift the momentum late in the game [3]. Prisca Chilufya eventually found the equalizer in the 72nd minute [2], securing the 2-2 tie [1].
Both teams entered the contest fighting for a better seed in the standings during Week 17 [1, 3]. The draw leaves both squads with a point each as they prepare for the closing weeks of the regular season.
“The match ended in a 2-2 draw”
A draw in Week 17 prevents either team from gaining a significant advantage in the NWSL standings. With the playoffs approaching, the inability to secure three points at home for Seattle or an away win for Angel City increases the pressure on their remaining regular-season fixtures to ensure a favorable seed.
