SAN FRANCISCO — Bay FC put up a very good struggle within the second half, however it was unable to catch as much as the Washington Spirit within the two groups’ showcase recreation at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
In entrance of an NWSL-record introduced crowd of 40,091 followers, Bay FC fell down three objectives however rallied to make a recreation of it late. Kelli Hubly’s second-half purpose gave Bay FC hope, however Washington held on to win 3-2.
Washington (9-4-4) constructed its first-half lead with objectives by Kate Wiesner and Croix Bethune, plus an personal purpose by Hubly in stoppage time.
Racheal Kundananji responded with Bay FC’s first purpose even later in stoppage time, a header within the fifth minute of added time that gave Bay FC wanted hope heading into the halftime break.
Then Hubly actually gave Bay FC’s file dwelling crowd a motive to consider within the 54th minute, heading dwelling a nook kick from Alyssa Malonson to deliver Bay FC inside a purpose.
Bay FC generated numerous late possibilities and was typically on the entrance foot for the remainder of the sport, however the hosts have been unable to equalize and reward their dwelling followers with a outcome.
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Initially Printed: August 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM PDT
