Riley Tiernan, who dazzled in her rookie season with Angel City FC, is grappling with a puzzling decline in performance in 2023. Despite playing in 9 of the team's 10 games, she's scored just 1 goal out of the club's 15 total. Reddit discussions suggest speculation about potential injuries or a 'coast after big contract' narrative, though users also note the challenges of adapting once opponents have scouting footage. As one commenter noted, 'Once teams start getting footage on players, it also can be difficult for those players to adjust.' Tiernan's situation highlights the pressures facing young stars in the NWSL.