Angel City Defeats Rival Bay FC to Remain Unbeaten

Sveindís Jónsdóttir scores twice as Angel City FC wins 3-1 on the road

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:19am

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Angel City FC defeated rival Bay FC 3-1 on the road, with Sveindís Jónsdóttir scoring two goals and Gisele Thompson adding another. The win keeps Angel City unbeaten on the young season and snaps a nine-match road winless streak for the club.

Why it matters

This victory over a rival is an important early-season result for Angel City FC, who are looking to build on their success from last year and remain a top contender in the league. The return of defender Savy King after a cardiac event is also a positive development for the team.

The details

Jónsdóttir opened the scoring in the 3rd minute on a breakaway, and then assisted on Thompson's goal in the 32nd minute to make it 2-0. Jónsdóttir scored again in the 54th minute to extend the lead to 3-0 before Bay FC's Taylor Huff scored in the 55th minute. Bay FC's Huff was later sent off with two yellow cards in second-half stoppage time.

  • The match was played on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
  • Jónsdóttir scored in the 3rd, 32nd, and 54th minutes.
  • Huff scored Bay FC's lone goal in the 55th minute.
  • Huff was sent off with two yellow cards in second-half stoppage time.

The players

Sveindís Jónsdóttir

Angel City FC forward who scored two goals and had one assist in the match.

Gisele Thompson

Angel City FC midfielder who scored one goal in the match.

Taylor Huff

Bay FC midfielder who scored the team's lone goal in the match but was later sent off with two yellow cards.

Savy King

Angel City FC defender who made her first start since suffering a cardiac event during a game on May 9 that led to heart surgery.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for us over a tough rival. The team played with a lot of heart and determination.”

— Sveindís Jónsdóttir, Angel City FC Forward

What’s next

Angel City FC will look to continue their unbeaten start to the season when they host the Washington Spirit on April 5th.

The takeaway

Angel City FC's victory over rival Bay FC demonstrates the team's ability to win tough road matches against quality opponents, a key factor in their quest to remain one of the top teams in the league this season.