North Carolina Courage defeated Angel City FC 2-1 on Sunday. The Courage struck first with Evelyn Ijeh's goal in the 48th minute.

What happened?

Angel City responded quickly with Maiara Niehues' equalizer in the 51st minute. But North Carolina delivered the decisive blow when Manaka Matsukubo scored in the 79th minute.

Why it matters for North Carolina Courage

The win moves North Carolina up in the NWSL standings. | Team | Position | | --- | --- | | North Carolina Courage | 8th | | Angel City FC | 10th |

What comes next?

The NWSL enters its second international break, allowing players to represent their national teams. Six Angel City players received international call-ups for June. Defender Gisele Thompson earned her ninth call-up to the U.S. Women's National Team. Midfielder Kennedy Fuller, 19, was called up to the U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team. Forward Claire Emslie received a call-up to the Scotland Women's National Team. Midfielder Ary Borges was selected by Brazil and is set to surpass 50 international appearances. The break will allow Angel City to regroup and regain its confidence before the next match.