Match summary
Washington Spirit defeated Bay FC 2-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 ·
Context
- PayPal Park — San Jose, United States
- Attendance: 10,237 / 18,000 (56.9%)
- Referee: Matthew Corrigan
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
Washington Spirit controlled 62% of the ball against 38%. Washington Spirit produced the highest xG total (2.68 to 0.30). Washington Spirit recorded more shots (20 to 6), including 10 on target against 1.
Washington Spirit created 3 big chances against 0. Washington Spirit completed more passes (373 to 210), with 83% accuracy against 75%. Bay FC won a larger share of duels (55%).
Washington Spirit was more present in the opposition box (34 touches to 11). Bay FC made 16 interceptions and 48 recoveries.
Tactical approach
Bay FC (4-2-3-1) · Washington Spirit (4-2-3-1)
Bay FC — Coach: Emma Coates · Washington Spirit — Coach: Adrián González
Starting lineups
Bay FC · 4-2-3-1
Hannah Bebar, Cristiana Girelli, Claire Hutton, Jordan Silkowitz (Goalkeeper to watch), Alex Pfeiffer, Sydney Collins (Captain), Keira Barry, Brooklyn Courtnall, Anouk Denton, Aldana Cometti, Taylor Huff.
Washington Spirit · 4-2-3-1
Rosemonde Kouassi, Tara Rudd (Captain), Sandy MacIver (Goalkeeper to watch), Lucia Di Guglielmo, Rebeca Bernal, Sofia Cantore, Leicy Santos, Esme Morgan, Kate Wiesner, Hal Hershfelt, Trinity Rodman.
Highest-rated player
Esme Morgan earned the highest rating of the match (7.7) for Washington Spirit. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
