‘I’m upset.’ Frustrated Angel City fans excited yet wary amid a playoff push

After four disappointing seasons, Angel City has surged into playoff position with a seven-game unbeaten streak.
The turnaround has revived some fans’ hopes, but years of coaching and front-office upheaval and the departure of popular players have eroded trust.
Supporters remain unsure whether interim coach Leif Gunnar Smerud will stay or captain Sarah Gorden will return, tempering optimism.