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Soccer legend Brandi Chastain among sell-out crowd at Bay FC inaugural home game at PayPal Park

The first-ever home game for Bay FC ended in a 3-2 loss to Houston Dash.

Fans and players alike view the introduction of Bay FC as a historic moment in Bay Area women's soccer. [ more ]

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SJ's Bay FC ready for 'historic' 1st game in front of sold-out home crowd

Bay FC plays their first home game in front of a sold-out crowd after nine months of anticipation.

Fans show immense support for Bay FC, lining up for team merchandise and attending watch parties despite the games being away. [ more ]

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Bay FC shocks Angel City with 1-0 win in first-ever NWSL game

Bay FC, an expansion team in the NWSL, won its inaugural game against Angel City FC with Asisat Oshoala scoring the first-ever goal.

Bay FC played an organized defensive style and high-pressing football to secure victory despite Angel City having more possession and shots. [ more ]

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Bay FC suffers major blow as former Santa Clara goalkeeper Melissa Lowder endures season-ending injury

Melissa Lowder, Bay FC's goalie, will miss the inaugural season due to ACL tear.

Bay FC may rely on Katelyn Rowland and Lysianne Proulx in Lowder's absence. [ more ]

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NWSL: Bay FC comes up short against San Diego in its first match ever

Maya Doms scored the first goal in Bay FC's history during a match against San Diego.

Elyse Bennett scored a goal and assisted the game-winning goal for San Diego's Wave, defeating Bay FC 2-1. [ more ]

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Bay FC sign Kundananji from Madrid CFF for world-record fee

Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has been signed by Bay FC for a world-record fee of €735,000 ($785,000).

Kundananji has scored 33 goals in 43 Liga F games for Madrid and has 10 goals in 18 appearances for Zambia. [ more ]

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Photos: Ex-NBA stars Andre Iguodala, Pau Gasol attend soldout Bay FC home game

Pau Gasol and Andre Iguodala attended Bay FC's sold-out home opener at PayPal Park.

Andre Iguodala is a member of Bay FC's ownership group. [ more ]

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Photos: Fans pack Bay FC's inaugural home game

Former USWNT legends announced new NWSL team in the Bay Area

Bay FC had an energized crowd for their inaugural home game at PayPal Park [ more ]

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Six takeaways from Bay FC's 1-0 win in its inaugural NWSL game

Bay FC played a wide-open, fast-paced style of play despite being out-possessed.

The team's performance in the debut match did not align with their intended possession-based style. [ more ]

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Castellanos joins NWSL's Bay FC from Man City

Deyna Castellanos has left Manchester City and signed with NWSL expansion club Bay FC

Castellanos has signed a contract through 2026 with an option for the 2027 season [ more ]

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Bay FC announces full schedule for inaugural season at PayPal Park

Bay FC, the Bay Area's expansion franchise in the NWSL, announced its full season schedule.

The team will play their first home game on March 30 against the Houston Dash at PayPal Park. [ more ]

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Bay FC lands UNC star Savy King and Stanford captain Maya Doms in NWSL Draft

Savy King and Maya Doms are the newest members of Bay FC in the National Women's Soccer League.

Savy King was chosen as the second overall pick in the draft, while Maya Doms was selected eighth overall. [ more ]

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Racheal Kundananji: Bay FC sign Zambian from Madrid CFF for reported world-record fee

Bay FC has signed Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for a reported world-record fee.

If confirmed, Kundananji will be the first African player to break a world transfer record, male or female. [ more ]

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Asisat Oshoala: Bay FC sign Nigeria forward from Barcelona Women

Asisat Oshoala has signed a deal until 2026 with the option of a third year with the National Women's Soccer League team, Bay FC.

Oshoala won four league titles, the Champions League twice, and eight domestic cups during her five years with Barcelona, where she scored 117 goals in 162 appearances. [ more ]

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Bay FC adds five players, including its first goalkeeper, in NWSL expansion draft

Bay FC has acquired goalkeeper Katelyn Rowland in the National Women's Soccer League expansion draft.

Bay FC is also looking to bring in international players to bolster their roster. [ more ]

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Bay FC's inaugural home game at PayPal Park: Here's what to expect

Bay FC's inaugural home match at PayPark will attract a sellout crowd of 18,000 fans.

The match can be watched on ION through various streaming services, with the first 5,000 fans receiving an inaugural pin. [ more ]

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How the women's transfer record has evolved with Kundananji, Ramirez deals

Zambia star Racheal Kundananji has become the most expensive women's player in history, signing a €735,000 ($786,000) deal with Bay FC.

The women's game saw a significant increase in international spending during the January transfer window, with approximately €1.96m ($2.1m) in transfer fees.

The current women's transfer record is still far from the men's record set by Neymar's €222m ($241m) move in 2017. [ more ]

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