SAN JOSE, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2026) – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today that Bay FC midfielder Claire Hutton’s 11th minute assist of forward Racheal Kundananji’s diving header goal Sept. 27 vs. the Orlando Pride has been voted the NWSL Assist of the Week. Hutton earns her first win of a weekly league honor this season, also the second by a Bay FC player in 2026.
After an early Orlando score, Bay FC responded with a heavy spell of pressure on the attacking end. Following a corner kick that was cleared away, play recycled to Hutton atop the right of the penalty box, who served a perfectly weighted cross to the back post for Kundananji to head it through for the equalizing score. The assist was Hutton’s second of the season.
Hutton’s assist was selected by fan vote through a NWSL social media poll. Bay FC has earned 19 nominations for NWSL weekly awards this season, led by goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz’s eight nominations for Save of the Week. Kundananji’s score from the cross also earned a nomination for Goal of the Week.
Bay FC plays its final match ahead of the October international break this Saturday as the club visits the Kansas City Current at CPKC Stadium Oct. 3. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. PT, and the match will broadcast live on ION. The club plays its next home match Oct. 18 against Portland Thorns FC, tickets remain available at BayFC.com/tickets.
