Angel City’s Mother’s Day weekend turns personal
Monday, May 11, 2026 · 6 min
Angel City’s rivalry weekend with San Diego carried a bigger theme: Claire Emslie returned from maternity leave, Sarah Gorden reflected on how hard motherhood once was in the NWSL, and the club’s support systems took center stage.
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Angel City’s rivalry weekend with San Diego carried a bigger theme: Claire Emslie returned from maternity leave, Sarah Gorden reflected on how hard motherhood once was in the NWSL, and the club’s support systems took center stage.
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