Bay FC loses on late goal to Angel City FC in hit to playoff hopes

Published: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:32 am

Bay FC's Playoff Hopes Dim After Loss to Angel City FC

Bay FC suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of an NWSL playoff berth, falling 2-1 to Angel City FC on Monday night. The decisive goal came in the 77th minute, courtesy of Maiara Niehues, who headed in a corner kick. Riley Tiernan also scored for Angel City, marking her team-leading eighth goal of the season.

Bay FC's lone goal was scored by Rachel Hill in the 37th minute. The loss extends Bay FC's winless streak to seven games, with their last victory dating back to June 7th. This recent string of defeats has placed considerable pressure on the team to secure wins in their remaining matches.

The defeat leaves Bay FC in 12th place in the NWSL standings with 17 points, seven points behind Gotham FC for the final playoff spot. With only eight games left in the regular season, Bay FC faces a challenging road ahead. Their next match is a home game against the first-place Kansas City Current.

Adding to the team's challenges, Bay FC was without Asisat Oshoala, who was given an excused absence amid reports of a potential move to Al Hilal Saudi Women's Premier League. Angel City was also without Alyssa Thompson, as rumors of a transfer to Chelsea circulated.

BNN's Perspective:

Bay FC's current form is concerning, and their playoff hopes are now hanging by a thread. While the team has shown flashes of potential, they need to find consistency and start converting opportunities into wins. The absence of key players like Oshoala and Thompson further complicates the situation. The upcoming match against Kansas City will be a crucial test of their resilience and ability to compete against top-tier teams.

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