Red Stars sans Swanson fall to Angel City

By Jeff Vorva
Correspondent

Playing without scoring star Mallory Swanson, who was nursing a hip injury, the Chicago Red Stars lost for the first time this season, dropping a 1-0 decision April 13 to Angel City in front of an announced crowd of 3,168 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.

Angel City (1-2-1) started the day in last place in the 14-team league.

For the second straight game, the Red Stars allowed an own-goal as the ball bounced off of Maximiliane Rall and into the goal in the 40^th minute to close the first half on a down note for the Red Stars (2-1-1).

Red Stars defender Tatumn Milazzo made her first start of the season and made a goal-line save in the 32nd minute.

Up next
The Red Stars visit Seattle at 5 p.m. on April 21 at Lumen Field.

The Red Stars and opened their home season with a 2-1 win over the Reign on March 23 at SeatGeek Stadium.

Julia Bianchi and Rall scored goals for the Red Stars in that game. Ji So Yun scored for Seattle.