In what was the first-ever match-up between Angel City and the visiting Chicago Red Stars, the expansion side came away victorious. The loss saw the Red Stars fall from fourth to sixth and helped Angel City move to just two points and one place back. Although Chicago did look dangerous at times and certainly had their opportunities to get on the scoresheet, the Red Stars were so desperately in need of the injured Mallory Pugh for some offensive production.
The first big chance of the game came for Angel City in the 20th minute. A powerful header from close range was parried away by a diving Alyssa Naeher, keeping Chicago in the game.