Defender earns honor for third consecutive month, helps Bay FC secure first postseason berth in club history
San Francisco (Nov. 8, 2024) – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) today announced that Bay FC defender Abby Dahlkemper has been named to the NWSL Best XI of the Month, presented by Prime, for the month of October/November. It marks the third consecutive month Dahlkemper has been named to the team of the month – she had previously earned the honor in both August and September.
The Bay Area native helped the club secure wins in each of its final two contests as it battled for a postseason spot. On October 19, she netted a late game-winner – her third goal of the season and first since her league debut with Bay FC on August 30 – and helped the club record a clean sheet to defeat North Carolina Courage at PayPal Park. Dahlkemper played every minute of Bay FC’s final four regular season matches, including last Saturday’s 3-2 win over the Houston Dash, the club’s second consecutive victory.
The NWSL Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon Prime, is selected by the NWSL Media Association, a collection of writers that cover the league on a consistent basis, and the NWSL’s on-air broadcast talent.
After securing seventh place in the NWSL regular season standings, Bay FC will take on the Washington Spirit from Audi Field in Washington, D.C. in the quarterfinal round of the NWSL playoffs. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. PT on ABC.
