Bay FC showed plenty of grit but came up just short in a 1–0 loss to Chicago Stars FC on Sunday, May 24, at PayPal Park. Reduced to 10 players early, Bay showed resolve throughout the match and pushed Chicago to the final whistle.

Defender Aldana Cometti was shown a red card in the 12th minute, forcing Bay to play the majority of the match shorthanded. Despite the setback, Bay created key moments and nearly carried a lead into halftime. Taylor Huff found the back of the net late in the first half, but the goal was overturned following video review, with Cristiana Girelli ruled offsides in the buildup.

The challenge intensified in the second half when goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz received a red card after handling the ball outside the penalty area. With a two-player advantage, Chicago capitalized shortly thereafter, as Mallory Swanson—making her second appearance since returning from maternity leave—scored with a left-footed strike after entering at halftime.

Even down two players, Bay FC continued to press. In the final moments, Hannah Bebar nearly delivered a dramatic equalizer, her shot grazing the crossbar as time expired. The result marked Bay FC’s second straight loss, and the club will look to regroup in its final match before the league’s month-long break, traveling to face Orlando Pride on Friday.