M.A. Vignola’s goal keeps Angel City in playoff contention with win over Seattle

Angel City forward Alyssa Thompson controls the ball in front of Seattle defender Phoebe McClernon during the first half of Angel City’s 1-0 win Friday.
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M.A. Vignola‘s first-half goal was all Angel City FC needed to earn a 1-0 road win over the Seattle Reign at Lumen Field.
Alyssa Thompson did a give-and-go with Vignola, who finished into the right corner in the 34th minute.

Thompson has five goals and two assists in the last seven games.
On Thursday, Angel City (7-12-4) was fined $200,000 and docked three points for violating the NWSL salary cap. The win keeps them in playoff contention.
The Reign (5-13-5) fell to 12th place.
The National Women’s Soccer League has fined Angel City FC $200,000 and has suspended their president and general manager from making player transactions.