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NWSL Title Game Lands in San Jose as PayPal Park Hosts First Bay Area Final

League leaders cast the showcase as a testament to Bay FC’s drawing power and the region’s surging interest in women’s soccer.

FILE – Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, announces the securing of a bid by Denver to be the 16th team in the league during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Overview

  • Washington Spirit face Gotham FC in Saturday’s final at PayPal Park, with kickoff at 5 p.m. and Washington returning for a second straight championship game.
  • Commissioner Jessica Berman says San Jose is positioned for a sellout, with an inaugural awards show and a Friday skills competition anchoring championship week.
  • A floating soccer field at San Francisco’s Pier 50 launched Thursday to host fan events tied to the title match.
  • Bay FC finished tied for last this season yet ranked fourth in attendance, averaging 14,823 and setting the league record with 40,091 at Oracle Park in August.
  • Bay FC has started a head-coach search after Albertin Montoya stepped down, opened a Treasure Island training facility, and recently hired a chief revenue officer.