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With the ongoing 2023 season of the NWSL, soccer fans can expect some twists and thrills during the league games. As of now, all 12 teams are doing everything in their capacity to finish the season on a high note, but it’s the Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian-owned Angel City FC, who are grabbing some headlines lately. Apart from snapping their losing streak of the last two games, a controversy has put Angel City FC in the spotlight.

Talking about the controversy, it emerged off the pitch when one of the players didn’t take kindly to a fan using a player’s kid to further their agenda. Below is what exactly happened during the game.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian’s soccer embroiled in controversy

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Yesterday, Angel City claimed three crucial points to secure their first win in over five games. The fans, as usual, came in huge numbers to support their favorite sides. Along with the fans, the families of the players also were in attendance to spur their teams on. However, proceedings on the pitch were marred by controversy off the pitch as one of Angel City players’ kids were involved in courting a favor from a fan.

A netizen claimed he saw a fan called over one of the players’ kids. The fan asked the player’s kids to take his jersey and pen and get an autograph from one of the players for him. This tweet caught the eye of Angel City defender Sarah Gorden, who didn’t take it well. She re-shared the tweet and issued a disclaimer against the fans’ actions as she made a precedent on such issues.

“Do not take advantage of my baby like this! He is an empath and sweetheart so he listened to be respectful but his sensitivity needs to be protected and celebrated not used. Say hi and wave but don’t do this.” It seems that Gorden wasn’t happy to hear about the behavior that fans exhibited toward her three-year-old son, Caiden, for their own selfish reasons.

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Indeed, it is shocking to hear fans making such a demand from Gordon’s son. Either way, both Williams and Ohanian will be looking closely into this matter. Nevertheless, the team will hope that their emphatic victory against KC Current is a sign of things to come as they aim to embark on a winning run.

Angel City secure all three points despite controversy

Getting over what happened in the stands, Angel City claimed an important 3-2 victory against KC Current. Freya Coombe’s side managed to steal three points against the away side at BMO Stadium. Goals from Alyssa Thompson, Claire Emsile, and Jun Endo were enough to get them a win. All three strikes came in the first half.

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However, premature celebrations were halted briefly, as the Currents tried to foster a comeback as they scored two goals. But the home side managed to hold their lead till the end, thus clinching three points. The win has brought them to sixth place with eight points in hand. They’ll be looking to keep up the winning momentum.

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Be that as it may, it’s still astounding to hear fans making such demands. Let us know your thoughts about this incident.