Bay FC (0W-0L-1D; 1 pts) hosts Racing Louisville FC (0W-0L-1D; 1 pts) Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. PT at PayPal Park. After securing a point in the season opener last week at Utah, Bay FC returns to San Jose for its 2025 home opener, presented by Sutter Health. The highly anticipated night sees Racing Louisville FC visit PayPal Park for the first time since September 2024.
Bay FC played well to earn a 1-1 draw last Saturday in its season opener at Utah. After going down a goal at the 12-minute mark, the club drew level before halftime. A stellar defensive performance limited Royals FC to just six touches in the penalty area, while Bay FC put the hosts on the back foot with 51 entries into the final third. Strong goalkeeping and tough luck were all that kept Bay FC for a potential winner – Taylor Huff nearly netted her first professional goal early in the match, while Karlie Lema and Dorian Bailey came close to finding the net not long after the hour mark.
The club’s first goal of the 2025 campaign came off the left foot of Kiki Pickett, earning league wide praise. The 25-yard rocket was voted the league’s Goal of the Week for Week One, Bay FC’s third win of the weekly fan vote since the club began play last season.
Watch: Fans in the U.S. can watch the match 7 p.m. PT on ION, which is available on many leading streaming platforms. Fans in Australia can watch on Optus and fans outside of the US can watch on NWSL+.
Last Meeting: Bay FC bested Racing in each of the two clubs’ 2024 meetings. On June 29, a late penalty provided the winner in the 75th minute at Lynn Family Stadium. In September, Bay FC again took three points in another 1-0 result at PayPal Park. The contest was a tale of two halves, as the visitors had the better chances in the first half, before Bay FC controlled the second. Asisat Oshoala scored each of the club’s goals. Watch the highlights on YouTube below!
Giveaway: Don’t miss out on a game day collectible and claim your exclusive Poppy rally towel. They will be handed out to the first 13,000 fans!
Tickets: Purchase your tickets here to join Bay FC for their Home Opener at PayPal Park. Let’s flood the stands at our energetic soccer stadium in the heart of San Jose.
Jerseys: Bay FC will wear their brand-new navy Home Jerseys for their first home match of the 2025 season. Shop online to show off your Bay FC pride here.
App: Receive real-time match updates with the Bay FC App. Download it from the App Store or Google Play for live scores, stats, and instant Bay FC goal notifications. Allow “Live Activities” to see updates directly from your home screen. A live match feed is also available below and on NSWLSoccer.com.
Lineups: Lineups will be available before kickoff below and in the Bay FC app.
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