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Spirit Hold Off Bay FC 3-2 Before Record 40,091 at Oracle Park

The showcase highlighted Bay FC's exploration of San Francisco as a potential long-term home.

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Fans of Bay FC celebrate their team scoring their second goal of the game against Washington Spirit at Oracle Arena in San Francisco on August 23, 2025. Photo by Liliana Michelena
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Overview

  • The sellout crowd set new single-game marks for the NWSL and any U.S. women’s professional sports league with an announced 40,091 attendees.
  • Washington raced to a 3-0 first-half lead through goals from Kate Wiesner and Croix Bethune plus a Kelli Hubly own goal, before Bay FC rallied via Racheal Kundananji and Hubly.
  • The event, branded “The Show at Oracle Park,” featured a raucous atmosphere that drew praise from both coaches, with notable attendees including Barry Bonds.
  • Bay FC typically plays at San Jose’s PayPal Park, averaging over 13,400 fans, but moved this match to San Francisco to tap a larger, more accessible venue.
  • Club leadership described a San Francisco stadium as “an option,” as fans and local officials framed the turnout as evidence of demand for more city-based matches.