SAN JOSE, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2025) – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) today announced that Bay FC midfielder Taylor Huff has been named the NWSL Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, for October/November. The honor marks Huff’s first win of a monthly league honor and the third by a Bay FC player this season.
Huff closed out the 2025 season with one of the strongest months of her debut campaign, leading all rookies with two goals scored and ranking second among first-year players in minutes played. The Ohio native found the net in back-to-back games to open October, scoring the opening goal for Bay FC at Portland Oct. 4 with a left-footed strike and again the following week Oct. 10 at Seattle Reign as Bay FC secured a point on the road. She joined the United States U-23 Women’s National Team Camp in Philadelphia during the October international window, her fourth invite to a national team program this year.
Huff finished the 2025 season with one of the strongest resumes of any first-year player league wide. She ranked first among rookies in minutes played (2,230), chances created (30), duels won (116), recoveries (116) and expected goals (5.02), owing to strong performances in all facets of play. She was one of two rookies to start every match this season and finished second in goals, with four.
The NWSL Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, is selected by the NWSL Media Association, a collection of writers that cover the league consistently, and the NWSL’s on-air broadcast talent. Awards for the month of May are based off performances during the regular season matches.
Bay FC will return to action in 2026 for the start of its third campaign. Fans can gear up for the 2026 season today and secure their spot at every home match with a season ticket membership, available at BayFC.com/tickets. Fans can also follow @wearebayfc on social channels for the latest club news and more exciting announcements to come throughout the offseason.
About Bay Football Club
Bay Football Club (Bay FC) is the professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area and the 14th team to join the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Bay FC was established in April 2023 and co-founded by USWNT legends Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton, and Aly Wagner in partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street and an investor group of leading tech, business and sports executives. Sixth Street’s investment is the largest institutional investment to date in a women’s professional sports franchise. Bay FC is changing the face of women’s soccer as we know it. The Club began play in the 2024 season. Tickets are now on sale for Bay FC at BayFC.com and fans can follow Bay FC’s social channels (@wearebayfc) for the latest news, merchandise, and events.
