The 2025 NWSL season is just around the corner and teams are starting to fine-tune and finalize their respective rosters. For some, that means continuing to work the transfer market, for others it means keeping their scouts busy across the globe as they scour for talent. For Angel City FC, it means signing young starlets that have high ceilings and incredible potential that seemingly fell into their laps. The club announced today the signings of forward Riley Tiernan and midfielder Hannah Johnson, trialists that have spent the offseason training with the club, and two players that had breakout performances in the preseason tournament, Coachella Valley Invitational.
đź“° #AngelCityFC signed forward Riley Tiernan to a two-year contract through 2026 with a club option through 2027. Tiernan has been training and competing with the club since being named to the 2025 ACFC preseason roster as a trialist.
Today’s roster update: angelcity.com/acfc-post/ac…— Angel City FC (@angelcity.com) March 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Riley Tiernan has signed a two-year contract with the club, keeping her in LA through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027. “Going pro has been my dream since I was a little girl, ” stated Tiernan in a statement. “I grew up watching my sister [Madison Tiernan] play. She was a professional as well. This has been an amazing journey and it feels even better that I earned it. I have a lot of great people surrounding me, so I’m really excited to be a part of this community and play in front of the awesome fans at BMO Stadium.”
The forward impressed fans and coaches alike with her performance at the Coachella Valley Invitational. She was able to get herself on the scoresheet, and was a name on the tips of commentators’ tongues as she put in excellent performances. She seemed to immediately mesh well with the veterans who also featured, which is always a great sign for any young player.
Hannah Johnson has signed a roster relief contract that will keep her with the club through June 30, 2025. “I’m thrilled to be joining the club,” stated Johnson in a statement. “This has been the best environment I’ve ever trained in. I couldn’t imagine a better group of players to compete with and learn from every day. Being in Coachella Valley and seeing the fans’ insane support has also been amazing to see. I’ve worked really hard for this opportunity and it’s all paying off, so I’m excited to keep learning.”
đź“° #AngelCityFC has signed midfielder Hannah Johnson to a roster relief contract through June 30, 2025. Johnson has been training and competing with the club since being named to the 2025 ACFC preseason roster as a trialist.
Today’s roster update: angelcity.com/acfc-post/ac…— Angel City FC (@angelcity.com) March 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
“We are delighted to sign both Riley and Hannah ahead of the start to our 2025 season,” said ACFC Sporting Director Mark Parsons in a statement. “Their performance, attitude and relentless work ethic throughout preseason has had a big impact on our group. Riley will provide versatility in the front line, while Hannah provides different options in our backline. We believe they both have a bright future with Angel City and look forward to supporting their continued growth within our environment.”
Tiernan comes from Rutgers University, where she appeared in 83 total matches, earning 19 goals in 6,544 minutes on the pitch, while setting the all-time record with 34 assists for the Scarlet Knights: sixth all-time in Big-Ten history. She has a long list of accomplishments while playing at Rutgers, including 2021 Big-Ten Freshman of the Year and 2021 All-Big Ten First Team honors. Entering her sophomore season, she was named to the College Soccer Coaches National Players to Watch and the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List.
Johnson, former Mississippi State teammate of ACFC rookie midfielder Macey Hodge, tallied 4,924 minutes in 81 match appearances for the Bulldogs, earning seven goals and 13 assists. Her versatility as a midfielder and forward earned her 2024 SEC All-Tournament Team and 2024 SEC Preseason Watchlist selections. In her senior season, Johnson notched assists in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.
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