(East Los Angeles, CA) [From The Editor’s Desk]: Attention Angel City Fans! The Club recently announced the release of Alex Straus as its Head Coach. Read the team’s brief press release to learn more about the dynamic movements that are now underway. 

The dismissal came at a point in their National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season, with the team struggling to win its fair share of matches after starting with an incredible 3-match winning streak and a high position in the early-season standings. The team is currently 12th in the NWSL standings after playing 11 matches as of this posting. 

ANGEL CITY FC PARTS WAYS WITH HEAD COACH ALEX STRAUS

Club Begins Search for Permanent Head Coach

LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2026) — Angel City Football Club recently announced that it has parted ways with Head Coach Alex Straus, as of June 17th.

“Alex brought real energy and passion to Angel City, developing our style of play and overseeing the important development of our players,” said Mark Parsons, Sporting Director, Angel City FC. “He guided one of the youngest rosters in NWSL history through a pivotal period of growth. We are deeply grateful for Alex’s leadership and the progress made during his tenure, and we wish him nothing but success in his next chapter.”

Straus joined Angel City in April 2025 following a successful spell in Europe, where he led Bayern Munich Women to back-to-back Frauen-Bundesliga titles after winning the league in Norway with Sandviken/Brann. Working closely with the club’s football leadership, he helped guide Angel City through a significant roster refresh ahead of the 2026 NWSL Season, supporting the emergence of a younger core, including several who are expected to play important roles in the club’s future.

ACFC Senior Assistant Coach Leif Gunnar Smerud will act as interim head coach while Angel City conducts a comprehensive search. The club’s focus remains on supporting its players, competing at the highest level, and building a high-performance environment that gives the players the best opportunity to succeed.

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[ABOUT ANGEL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB]

Angel City Football Club (ACFC), Los Angeles’ National Women’s Soccer League team, is currently in its fifth season (2026), playing at BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles. ACFC is led by controlling owners Willow Bay and Bob Iger and was co-founded by tech entrepreneur Julie Uhrman, actor and activist Natalie Portman, and venture capitalist Kara Nortman. Mark Parsons serves as the club’s Sporting Director.