2026 Bay FC season
| 2026 season | |
|---|---|
| Majority Owner | Sixth Street Partners |
| General manager | Lucy Rushton |
| Head Coach | Emma Coates |
| Stadium | PayPal Park |
| All statistics correct as of March 22, 2025. | |
The 2026 season is Bay FC's third season as a professional women's soccer team. The club is playing in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top tier of soccer in the United States. Bay FC play their home games at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
Background
On February 11, 2026, Claire Hutton was traded to Bay FC in exchange for US$1.1 million in transfer funds.[1] This move and Croix Bethune's move from Washington to Kansas City were the second and third largest transfers in NWSL history.[2]
Squad
- As of March 11, 2026.[3]
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | USA | Camryn Miller |
| 2 | DF | USA | Heather Gilchrist |
| 3 | DF | USA | Caprice Dydasco |
| 4 | DF | USA | Emily Menges |
| 5 | FW | USA | Karlie Lema |
| 6 | FW | USA | Onyeka Gamero |
| 7 | MF | USA | Taylor Huff |
| 8 | MF | USA | Claire Hutton |
| 9 | FW | ZAM | Racheal Kundananji |
| 10 | FW | ITA | Cristiana Girelli (on loan from Juventus) |
| 11 | DF | USA | Kelli Hubly |
| 12 | FW | USA | Tess Boade |
| 13 | DF | USA | Abby Dahlkemper |
| 14 | MF | USA | Jamie Shepherd |
| 16 | DF | CAN | Sydney Collins |
| 17 | FW | USA | Alex Pfeiffer |
| 18 | MF | USA | Joelle Anderson |
| 19 | MF | USA | Dorian Bailey |
| 20 | DF | USA | Alyssa Malonson |
| 21 | DF | ARG | Aldana Cometti |
| 22 | DF | CAN | Brooklyn Courtnall |
| 23 | MF | USA | Caroline Conti |
| 24 | DF | USA | Maddie Moreau |
| 25 | DF | ENG | Anouk Denton |
| 27 | FW | ENG | Keira Barry |
| 29 | GK | USA | Jordan Silkowitz |
| 32 | GK | USA | Emmie Allen |
| 41 | MF | USA | Hannah Bebar |
Competitions
Friendlies
| April 17, 2026 | Bay FC | v | Ottawa Rapid FC |
Regular season standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kansas City Current | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | Playoffs and CONCACAF W Champions Cup |
| 3 | North Carolina Courage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | Playoffs |
| 4 | Bay FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 5 | Seattle Reign FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 6 | Portland Thorns FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on March 15, 2026. Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total goal difference; 3) total wins; 4) total goals scored; 5) head-to-head points; 6) head-to-head goal goals scored; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss (if 2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (if ≥3 clubs tied).
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total goal difference; 3) total wins; 4) total goals scored; 5) head-to-head points; 6) head-to-head goal goals scored; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss (if 2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (if ≥3 clubs tied).
Regular season
March
| March 14, 2026 1 | Bay FC | 2–1 | Denver Summit FC | San Jose, California |
| 3:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Report | Stadium: PayPal Park Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
| March 21, 2026 2 | Bay FC | v | Angel City FC | San Jose, California |
| 5:45 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| March 28, 2026 3 | North Carolina Courage | v | Bay FC | Cary, North Carolina |
| 4:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park |
April
| April 5, 2026 4 | Bay FC | v | Washington Spirit | San Jose, California |
| 2:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| April 25, 2026 5 | Gotham FC | v | Bay FC | Harrison, New Jersey |
| 10:00 a.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium |
May
| May 3, 2026 6 | San Diego Wave FC | v | Bay FC | San Diego, California |
| 4:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium |
| May 10, 2026 7 | Bay FC | v | Utah Royals | San Jose, California |
| 1:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| May 15, 2026 8 | Bay FC | v | Boston Legacy FC | San Jose, California |
| 7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| May 20, 2026 9 | Portland Thorns FC | v | Bay FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Providence Park |
| May 24, 2026 10 | Bay FC | v | Chicago Stars FC | San Jose, California |
| 2:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| May 29, 2026 11 | Orlando Pride | v | Bay FC | Orlando, Florida |
| 4:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium |
July
| July 5, 2026 12 | Boston Legacy FC | v | Bay FC | Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
| 9:00 a.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Centreville Bank Stadium |
| July 10, 2026 13 | Racing Louisville FC | v | Bay FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 5:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium |
| July 18, 2026 14 | Bay FC | v | North Carolina Courage | San Jose, California |
| 1:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| July 24, 2026 15 | Houston Dash | v | Bay FC | Houston, Texas |
| 5:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium |
| July 29, 2026 16 | Bay FC | v | Gotham FC | San Jose, California |
| 7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
August
| August 1, 2026 17 | Bay FC | v | Seattle Reign FC | San Jose, California |
| 5:45 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| August 9, 2026 18 | Chicago Stars FC | v | Bay FC | Evanston, Illinois |
| 4:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Martin Stadium |
| August 14, 2026 19 | Utah Royals | v | Bay FC | Sandy, Utah |
| 7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: America First Field |
| August 23, 2026 20 | Bay FC | v | Houston Dash | San Jose, California |
| 3:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| August 30, 2026 21 | Washington Spirit | v | Bay FC | Washington, D.C. |
| 9:30 a.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Audi Field |
September
| September 4, 2026 22 | Bay FC | v | Kansas City Current | San Jose, California |
| 7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| September 12, 2026 23 | Seattle Reign FC | v | Bay FC | Seattle, Washington |
| 5:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Lumen Field |
| September 16, 2026 24 | Denver Summit FC | v | Bay FC | Centennial, Colorado |
| 6:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: Centennial Stadium |
| September 20, 2026 25 | Bay FC | v | Racing Louisville FC | San Jose, California |
| 4:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| September 27, 2026 26 | Bay FC | v | Orlando Pride | San Jose, California |
| 2:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
October and November
| October 3, 2026 27 | Kansas City Current | v | Bay FC | Kansas City, Missouri |
| 3:30 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: CPKC Stadium |
| October 18, 2026 28 | Bay FC | v | Portland Thorns FC | San Jose, California |
| 2:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| October 24, 2026 29 | Angel City FC | v | Bay FC | Los Angeles, California |
| 5:45 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) | Stadium: BMO Stadium |
| November 1, 2026 30 | Bay FC | v | San Diego Wave FC | San Jose, California |
| 2:00 p.m. PST (UTC-8) | Stadium: PayPal Park |
Statistics
- As of March 17, 2026
Appearances and goals
Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.
Transactions
Contract operations
Transfers in
| Date | Player | Pos. | Previous club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 January 2026 | Brooklyn Courtnall | DF | North Carolina Courage | Transfer | [4] |
| 7 January 2026 | Alex Pfeiffer | FW | Kansas City Current | Transfer | [5] |
| 2 February 2026 | Anouk Denton | DF | West Ham United | Transfer | [6] |
| 4 February 2026 | Keira Barry | FW | Manchester United | Transfer | [7] |
| 11 February 2026 | Claire Hutton | MF | Kansas City Current | Traded in exchange for 1.1 million | [8] |
| 4 March 2026 | Aldana Cometti | MF | FC Fleury 91 | Transfer | [9] |
Transfers out
| Date | Player | Pos. | Destination club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 December 2025 | Rachel Hill | FW | Racing Louisville FC | Transfer | [10] |
| 2 January 2026 | Jordan Brewster | DF | Out of contract | [11] | |
| 12 January 2026 | Leah Freeman | GK | San Diego Wave FC | Transfer | [12] |
| 16 January 2026 | Kiki Pickett | MF | San Diego Wave FC | Transfer | [13] |
| 11 March 2026 | Penelope Hocking | FW | Kansas City Current | Trade | [14] |
Loans in
| Date | Player | Pos. | Previous club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 February 2026 | Cristiana Girelli | FW | Juventus | Loan until August | [15] |
References
- ^ "Bay FC Acquires Midfielder Claire Hutton in Intra-League Transfer with Kansas City Current". Bay FC. February 11, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ Kassouf, Jeff (February 11, 2026). "Sources: USWNT's Bethune to Current, Hutton joining Bay FC". ESPN. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ "Bay FC Team Roster". Bay FC. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Bay FC Signs Defender Brooklyn Courtnall to New Three-Year Contract Through 2028 Season". Bay FC. January 6, 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ "Bay FC Signs Forward Alex Pfeiffer to Three-Year Contract Through 2028". Bay FC. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Bay FC Acquires English International Defender Anouk Denton via Transfer from West Ham United". Bay FC. February 2, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ Ingemi, Marisa. "Bay FC to sign Manchester United's Keira Barry, another former player of Emma Coates". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ "Bay FC Acquires Midfielder Claire Hutton in Intra-League Transfer with Kansas City Current". Bay FC. February 11, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ "Bay FC Acquires Defender Aldana Cometti via Transfer". Bay FC. March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ "Racing signs NWSL veteran forward Rachel Hill to two-year deal". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ Ingemi, Marisa (December 11, 2025). "Changes are minimal as Bay FC releases their end-of-season roster". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "San Diego Wave FC Sign Goalkeeper Leah Freeman". San Diego Wave FC. January 12, 2026. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ Grueskin, Birgen (January 16, 2026). "San Diego Wave FC Signs Free Agent Defender/Midfielder Kiki Pickett". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ "Kansas City Current Adds Forward Penelope Hocking in Trade with Bay FC". Kansas City Current. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ "Bay FC Acquires Forward Cristiana Girelli on Loan From Italian Side Juventus". Bay FC. February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.