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Angel City FC’s 15-7-8 season ends in the NWSL quarterfinals with a 1-0 loss to Kansas City Current. Interim coach Leif Smerud labeled the decisive penalty 'tremendously cheap.'

Hosts analyze the impact of new signing Maddie DiMaria and Maiara Niehues’ performance. They discuss the team’s paradoxical ranking as number one in the league yet fifth in their division.

The episode covers the 4-0 regular-season win over Chicago Stars FC, featuring Gisele Thompson’s passing accuracy. Listeners learn about the projected 20-10-4 record for next season if defensive errors are corrected.

In this episode: The Cheap Penalty Controversy · Roster Battles and DiMaria · Hypotheticals and Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nwsl/la/2026-11-12/transcript.html

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Angel City FC sits fifth in the standings despite being ranked number one in the NWSL after their playoff elimination against Kansas City Current. This episode breaks down the tactical flaws behind the "tremendously cheap" penalty and how Gotham FC’s Shield win impacts the league hierarchy.

We analyze Maiara Niehues’ performance against Chicago Stars FC, Gisele Thompson’s midfield control, and the defensive lessons from the extra-time loss. The hosts discuss how new signing Maddie DiMaria fits into the attack alongside Niehues and whether interim coach Leif Smerud can fix the defensive line before next season.

Key topics include the NWSL Power Rankings, the contrast between regular-season dominance and playoff resilience, and predictions for ACFC’s 20-10-4 potential record. Listeners learn why consistency matters more than peak performances in winning the Championship.

In this episode: Division Rivals & Headlines · Tactical Matchup Analysis · Championship Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nwsl/la/2026-11-10/transcript.html

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