FINAL RESULT · March 28, 2026

Bay FC 3–1 North Carolina Courage: March 28, 2026 NWSL Result

Bay FC and North Carolina Courage completed their 2026 NWSL match at WakeMed Soccer Park on March 28, 2026. The final score was Bay FC 3–1 North Carolina Courage. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Bay FC Current rank #14 · Form L W

3–1

North Carolina Courage Current rank #9 · Form D W

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Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Broadcast Information

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North Carolina Courage Match Venue

WakeMed Soccer Park

Cary, North Carolina, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Highlights

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North Carolina Courage vs. Bay FC - Game Highlights

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0:58

Alex Pfeiffer scores goal for Bay FC

Alex Pfeiffer scores in the 20'

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0:46

Keira Barry finds the back of the net for Bay FC

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0:30

Dorian Bailey slots in the goal for Bay FC

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0:24

Kailen Sheridan makes a great save

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0:55

Manaka Matsukubo scores in the 66'

Manaka Matsukubo gets on the scoresheet for North Carolina Courage

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this March 28, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Bay FC 3–1 North Carolina Courage

Match venue

WakeMed Soccer Park

Referee

Shawn Tehini

Attendance

7,013

Formations

4-2-3-1 vs 3-4-3

Bay FCTeam statisticNorth Carolina Courage

48.9%Possession51.1%

12Shots13

6Shots on goal2

4Corner kicks4

1Saves3

11Fouls committed12

2Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

1Offsides4

427Passes attempted443

340Passes completed360

80%Pass accuracy80%

13Tackles won12

21Interceptions14

3Blocked shots4

23Clearances21

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Timeline

Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.

Kickoff
Kickoff
Kickoff
10'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Brooklyn Courtnall replaces Joelle Anderson because of an injury.
20'
Goal · Bay FC
Goal! North Carolina Courage 0, Bay 1. Alex Pfeiffer (Bay) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sydney Collins.
30'
Goal · Bay FC
Goal! North Carolina Courage 0, Bay 2. Keira Barry (Bay) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cristiana Girelli.
41'
Yellow card · Bay FC
Keira Barry (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
41'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Manaka Matsukubo replaces Sydney Schmidt.
45'+9'
Yellow card · North Carolina Courage
Evelyn Ijeh (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+13'
Halftime
First Half ends, North Carolina Courage 0, Bay 3.
45'
Second half
Second Half begins North Carolina Courage 0, Bay 3.
56'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Karlie Lema replaces Alex Pfeiffer.
56'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
56'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Onyeka Gamero replaces Keira Barry.
56'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ally Schlegel replaces Carly Wickenheiser.
65'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! North Carolina Courage 1, Bay 3. Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Williams.
76'
Yellow card · Bay FC
Karlie Lema (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
79'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Maddie Moreau replaces Anouk Denton.
79'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Tess Boade replaces Dorian Bailey.
89'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Feli Rauch replaces Uno Shiragaki.
90'+6'
Full time
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Bay 3.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Lineups and Formations

See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.

AWAY TEAM

Bay FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

29
Jordan SilkowitzG
16
Sydney CollinsRB
25
Anouk DentonLB · Subbed off
41
Hannah BebarLM
21
Aldana ComettiCD-R
18
Joelle AndersonCD-L · Subbed off
17
Alex PfeifferAM-R · Subbed off
8
Claire HuttonRM
10
Cristiana GirelliF
19
Dorian BaileyAM · Subbed off
27
Keira BarryAM-L · Subbed off

Bay FC Substitutes

5
Karlie LemaSUB · Came on
22
Brooklyn CourtnallSUB · Came on
24
Maddie MoreauSUB · Came on
32
Emmie AllenSUB
23
Caroline ContiSUB
11
Kelli HublySUB
6
Onyeka GameroSUB · Came on
12
Tess BoadeSUB · Came on
14
Jamie ShepherdSUB

HOME TEAM

North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup

3-4-3

1
Kailen SheridanG
13
Ryan WilliamsRM
3
Sydney SchmidtLM · Subbed off
25
Maycee BellCD-L
12
Natalia StaudeCD
18
Uno ShiragakiCD-R · Subbed off
16
Riley JacksonCM-R
14
Carly WickenheiserCM-L · Subbed off
10
Evelyn IjehF · Subbed off
20
Shinomi KoyamaCF-R
2
Ashley SanchezCF-L

North Carolina Courage Substitutes

34
Manaka MatsukuboSUB · Came on
17
Dani WeatherholtSUB
7
Lauryn ThompsonSUB
33
Hannah BetfortSUB · Came on
35
Ally SchlegelSUB · Came on
5
Cameron BrooksSUB
22
Cortnee VineSUB
11
Feli RauchSUB · Came on
99
Madison WhiteSUB

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Top Performers and Player Stats

These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.

North Carolina Courage Match Leaders

Maycee Bell

Total ShotsMaycee Bell1 · 0 SOG, 0 G

Natalia Staude

Accurate PassesNatalia Staude64 · 73 PASS

Kailen Sheridan

SavesKailen Sheridan3 · 3 GA

Bay FC Match Leaders

Karlie Lema

Total ShotsKarlie Lema3 · 1 SOG, 0 G

Claire Hutton

Accurate PassesClaire Hutton54 · 63 PASS

Jordan Silkowitz

SavesJordan Silkowitz1 · 1 GA

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Commentary

Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.

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Match ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Bay 3.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Bay 3.
90'+4'
Onyeka Gamero (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+4'
Foul by Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage).
90'+3'
Ryan Williams (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+3'
Foul by Maddie Moreau (Bay).
90'
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
90'
Attempt missed. Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
89'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Feli Rauch replaces Uno Shiragaki.
89'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Maddie Moreau.
87'
Foul by Maddie Moreau (Bay).
87'
Ally Schlegel (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
85'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
83'
Delay in match because of an injury Cristiana Girelli (Bay).
83'
Attempt saved. Hannah Betfort (North Carolina Courage) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jordan Silkowitz (Bay). Assisted by Natalia Staude with a cross.
82'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Sydney Collins.
80'
Foul by Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage).
80'
Aldana Cometti (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
Substitution, Bay. Tess Boade replaces Dorian Bailey.
79'
Substitution, Bay. Maddie Moreau replaces Anouk Denton.
78'
Foul by Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage).
78'
Cristiana Girelli (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
77'
Attempt blocked. Ally Schlegel (North Carolina Courage) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Natalia Staude.
77'
Handball by Claire Hutton (Bay).
76'
Karlie Lema (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
76'
Foul by Karlie Lema (Bay).
76'
Ally Schlegel (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75'
Foul by Ally Schlegel (North Carolina Courage).
75'
Claire Hutton (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73'
Attempt missed. Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Maycee Bell.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Result Summary

Bay FC won Bay FC 3–1 North Carolina Courage away from home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.

Bay FC Season Context: Find the Expansion-Team Firsts

Denver's March visit was the first match on Bay FC's schedule, while Boston Legacy appears as another new opponent. Search either club in the opponent filter to locate both first-season series.

North Carolina Courage Season Context: Use the June Pause as a Divider

The 2026 calendar has no official NWSL matches through most of June. Treat the games before and after that break as two planning blocks when exporting or subscribing.

How to Read This Result

The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.

Season context was researched separately from the Bay FC 2026 regular-season schedule announcement and the North Carolina Courage 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Bay FC has 2 wins, North Carolina Courage has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 0–3 Bay FC on July 18, 2026.

March 28, 2026: Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage

Bay FC 3–1 North Carolina Courage

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July 18, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs Bay FC

North Carolina Courage 0–3 Bay FC

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Standings and Recent Form

These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.

Bay FC Current Snapshot

Bay FC is currently #14 with 27 points from 30 matches (7 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses). Recent form: L W.

North Carolina Courage Current Snapshot

North Carolina Courage is currently #9 with 45 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses). Recent form: D W.

Table Position Comparison

North Carolina Courage has the higher current points total, with a gap of 18 points between the clubs.

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.

Follow the Goals and Key Moments

The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.

Check Lineups and Match Highlights

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MATCH QUESTIONS

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage FAQ

What was the Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage score?

The recorded final score was Bay FC 3–1 North Carolina Courage on March 28, 2026.

Where can I watch Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage?

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Where is Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage being played?

The listed venue is WakeMed Soccer Park, at Cary, North Carolina, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Bay FC and North Carolina Courage meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 0–3 Bay FC on July 18, 2026.