Bay FC (4W-8L-0T; 12 pts) is gearing up to face off against Utah Royals FC (1W-10L-1T; 4 pts) in an exciting match at PayPal Park on Sunday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. PDT. This game marks the first encounter between the two 2024 NWSL expansion teams, promising a showdown of talent and determination.
Bay FC is set to host a special celebration on Sunday, combining Pride Night and Father’s Day festivities. Fans can look forward to a range of experiences, including tailgates and a National Anthem performance by members of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus.
Despite a slow start to the season, Utah Royals FC has shown promise, with rookie Ally Sentnor making her mark by contributing to four of the team’s six goals so far. Sentnor, the top pick in the 2024 NWSL draft, will face off against familiar foes as she goes head-to-head with Bay FC’s Savy King, who was the second overall pick in the same draft.
Bay FC has been on an upward trajectory with two wins in their last three matches. The team has seen contributions from various players, with ten different individuals finding the back of the net, including Kiki Pickett who scored her first-ever NWSL goal against Chicago.
For fans eager to catch the action, the match will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area locally, CBS Sports Network nationally, and NWSL+ internationally. Live scores and stats can be accessed through the Bay FC app, and a live match feed will be available on NWSLSoccer.com.
Looking ahead, Bay FC will face Angel City FC in their next home match on Saturday, June 22 at PayPal Park. The club will also commemorate Juneteenth during the event. Tickets for the upcoming match are already on sale.
In their last outing, Bay FC secured a victory against Chicago Red Stars at Wrigley Field on June 8. Fans can relive the highlights of the match and support the team by shopping the latest items from the Bay FC Pride collection, with a portion of the proceeds going to support LYRIC, a local center for LGBTQIA+ youth.
As the excitement builds for the upcoming clash between Bay FC and Utah Royals FC, fans can expect a thrilling encounter between these two determined teams at PayPal Park.
