Bay FC snapped its four-match shedding streak Saturday, however needed to accept a 1-1 draw on the street in opposition to the Orlando Satisfaction at Inter&Co. Stadium.
Bay, taking part in its first recreation since coach Albertin Montoya’s resignation at season’s finish was introduced earlier this week, scored first on Rachel Kundananji’s record-setting purpose simply earlier than halftime. Nevertheless, Orlando knotted issues up at 1-1 with 20 minutes left within the recreation and each groups left the sector with one level.
“It was an exciting game that could’ve gone either way today,” stated Montoya. “We have a lot to be proud of coming and playing in Orlando, the first point we’ve had against Orlando. I thought our players showed a lot of fight, played really well and created some good opportunities. The energy and mentality was exactly what we asked of them.”
Bay FC dominated the opening moments, holding possession virtually completely in Orlando’s half all through the primary 10 minutes. Ahead Rachel Hill got here near a gap rating simply 5 minutes in, solely getting denied by a diving save within the fifth minute.
Orlando Satisfaction ahead Ally Watt (11) yells in celebration after heading the ball into the online to tie the rating 1-1 in opposition to Bay FC through the second half of the match on the Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
Bay FC took the lead on a sequence that started with an errant clearance try that defender Caprice Dydasco and served again close to the field from midfield, with Kundananji getting on the top to go it by. The rating was Kundananji’s third of the season and eighth all-time with Bay FC, making her the membership’s all-time scoring chief in common season play.
Orlando knotted the match later within the second half when Satisfaction ahead Aly Watt obtained on the top of service from the suitable flank.
There was almost some late-game heroics from Bay defender Alyssa Malonson, who entered for Kundananji with three minutes to go. Malonson despatched a robust shot at body from the left after charging up the flank, however was denied by a leaping cease from the goalkeeper because the match proceeded to stoppage time.
Bay goalie Jordan Silkowitz completed the match with seven saves, together with a few spectacular denials. She tied her career-high set per week in the past vs. Kansas Metropolis at PayPal Park.
Bay FC returns residence for back-to-back residence matches beginning subsequent weekend, with Gotham FC visiting the Bay Space subsequent Sunday.
