UPDATE: Bay FC’s tumultuous season in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) ended in heartbreak with a 1-0 loss at Racing Louisville on September 24, 2023. This defeat marks the club’s 15th consecutive match without a win, a stark reminder of the struggles faced this season.
The match kicked off with Bay FC holding strong in a scoreless first half, but it all unraveled just three minutes after the break when Ella Hase scored the decisive goal for Louisville. With only four wins and eight draws throughout the season, Bay FC finished a disappointing 13th out of 14 teams in the league.
Coach Albertin Montoya, who announced he would step down after this season amidst an investigation into a reportedly “toxic” workplace environment, reflected on the season’s challenges. “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. “They never stopped competing and playing for each other.”
This final match not only concluded Montoya’s tenure but also highlighted the resilience of players like Caprice Dydasco, who achieved iron woman status, playing every minute of the entire 2025 regular season—a milestone reached by only 40 players in league history.
As Bay FC prepares for its third season, significant changes loom. Team president Brady Stewart, pivotal in organizing the club’s standout event that attracted over 35,000 fans to Oracle Park, also resigned last month. Both Stewart and Montoya have been instrumental since the club’s inception, making their departures a significant turning point.
The club’s performance this season starkly contrasts its inaugural year, where Bay FC finished with an 11-14-1 record, securing a seventh place finish. The upcoming off-season will be critical as Bay FC looks to rebuild and regain its footing in the league moving forward.
Fans and supporters are left anxious about the future direction of the club as it navigates this period of transition. With Montoya’s departure and the need for new leadership, the focus will be on how Bay FC can bounce back from this challenging season and what strategies will be implemented to rejuvenate the squad ahead of the next campaign. As developments unfold, all eyes will be on the club’s front office to see how they plan to address these pressing issues.
