NWSL announces additional discipline to North Caroline defender Feli Rauch and Angel City FC midfielder Maiara Niehues

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 02: Maiara Niehues #12 of Angel City FC reacts after being shown a red card during the NWSL match between Angel City FC and Utah Royals at BMO Stadium on May 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/NWSL via Getty Images) | NWSL via Getty Images The NWSL has announced additional one-game suspensions to North Carolina Courage defender Feli Rauch and Angel City FC midfielder Maiara Niehues for incidents that occurred in their matches on May 2 – reviews were conducted by the NWSL Disciplinary Committee. In second half stoppage time in NC Courage’s match against KC Current, Rauch was sent off.

Niehues received a red card in first half stoppage time of ACFC’s match versus Utah Royals. Upon further review, the Disciplinary Committee determined that both incidents rose to the level of a violation of Section 12. 4.

11, “Major Game Misconduct,” of the League Operations Manual. As a result, each player has been issued an additional one-match suspension, increasing their total suspensions to two matches. ” Rauch will serve her suspension for NC Courage’s next two matches: May 8 against the Orlando Pride and May 16 against Chicago Stars FC.

Niehues will serve her suspension for ACFC’s next two matches: May 9 against the San Diego Wave FC and May 17 against the Portland Thorns FC.