URGENT UPDATE: Bay FC concluded its challenging second season in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) with a 1-0 loss at Racing Louisville on September 24, 2023. This defeat marks the club’s 14th loss of the season, leaving them with just 4 wins and 8 draws, positioning them 13th out of 14 teams in the league standings.
The match started with Bay FC’s defense holding strong during a scoreless first half, but just three minutes into the second half, midfielder Ella Hase scored the lone goal, sealing Bay FC’s fate. Coach Albertin Montoya, who announced his resignation earlier this month, expressed gratitude towards his players despite the disappointing outcome. “We didn’t end the way we would’ve liked to, but I also have to say thank you to the players and to Bay FC,” Montoya stated. “This entire season, they never stopped competing and playing for each other.”
Montoya’s departure caps off a season marred by an investigation into a reportedly “toxic” workplace environment. His resignation follows a tumultuous period that saw significant changes within the organization, including Montoya’s last game as coach. The club has struggled to recover from its inaugural season in 2024, where they finished with an 11-14-1 record.
The loss extends Bay FC’s winless streak to 15 matches, the last victory occurring on June 7 against Portland. In a rare positive note, defender Caprice Dydasco made history by completing the full 90 minutes of the match, achieving “iron woman” status as the first player from Bay FC to play every minute of the regular season. Dydasco joins an elite group of only 40 players in league history to accomplish this feat.
As the club prepares for its third year, further changes are anticipated. Team president Brady Stewart, who played a vital role in organizing the club’s high-attendance match at Oracle Park this season, also recently resigned. Her departure, alongside Montoya’s, highlights the ongoing transformation Bay FC is undergoing as it seeks to rebuild and improve heading into the next season.
Fans and followers of Bay FC are left to wonder what the future holds for the club as they navigate these turbulent changes. Stay tuned for further updates on coaching decisions and player developments as the team looks to regroup for the 2026 season.
