Bay FC Becomes Second NWSL Expansion Team To Clinch Playoffs
From Mid-Season Struggles to A Strong Finish Bay opened their inaugural NWSL season with a strong start as they recorded 1-0 win against Angel City FC.
Bay FC to use early NWSL postseason exit as motivation: ‘We want more’
Bay FC head coach Albertin Montoya said the disappointment around the team days after its quarterfinal defeat was a good thing. It means that the expansion club had expectations in its first year and will head into the offseason with a clear goal of going further.
Can Rodman and Spirit pass Bay FC test to progress in NWSL playoffs?
Washington Spirit are one of the favourites in the NWSL playoffs, but they will need to be at their best to stop Bay FC's African stars.
Washington Spirit earns a 2-1 win in extra time over Bay FC in the first round of the NWSL playoffs
Trinity Rodman's cross was deflected into the goal in extra time to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in the first round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs.
Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC Predicted Lineups: NWSL Playoffs
Superstar midfielders Croix Bethune and Andi Sullivan are both serving lengthy spells on the sidelines with knee injuries, while forward Rosemonde Kouassi will serve a suspension in Sunday's quarterfinal. Head coach Jonatan Giraldez also ruled out forward Ouleymata Sarr from playing any role due to an injury.
Washington Spirit beat Bay FC to reach NWSL semifinals
Trinity Rodman forced an own goal in extra time to help the Washington Spirit come from behind and earn a 2-1 win over Bay FC in the opening round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs on Sunday.
Bay Area's Bay FC loses to Washington Spirit, not advancing to NWSL semifinals
In their inaugural season, the Bay FC made it to the playoffs, but after a tough fight, they lost to the Washington Spirit on Sunday.
Washington outlasts Bay FC to triumph in the NWSL quarterfinals
The soccer gods did their best but ultimately that 2-seed kept with the pattern all weekend in the NWSL playoffs: the better team won. Washington bested Bay FC 2-1 in extra time,
Bay FC's debut season ends in heartbreaking fashion on own goal in extra time
If Bay FC learned anything in their first year in the NWSL, it was heartbreak. So perhaps it was most fitting for their season to come crashing down in a most devastating way. After fighting through a scoreless tie for much of the match,
Bay FC looks ahead into first offseason with optimism
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NWSL semifinals: How Washington Spirit, Gotham FC, Orlando Pride and KC Current made it this far
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NWSL Playoffs: Predicting High-Stakes Action
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Esme Morgan is Hungry for an NWSL Championship
Esme Morgan is accustomed to playing on a big stage.  From her years with the WSL’s Manchester City to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with the Lionesses, the W ...
After thrilling quarterfinal, Washington Spirit head into NWSL Semifinals with confidence
The Washington Spirit will face defending champion Gotham FC in the NWSL Semifinals at Audi Field on Saturday.
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FC Cincinnati among handful of finalists for coveted NWSL franchise; here’s what’s next
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Ranking the Four Clubs Competing in the 2024 NWSL Playoff Semifinals
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Angel City FC moving into new performance center at Cal Lutheran
The nine-acre site, formerly used by the Rams, will have approximately ‘50,000 square feet of indoor space’ and undergo a ...