FINAL RESULT · April 5, 2026

Washington Spirit 2–0 Bay FC: April 5, 2026 NWSL Result

Washington Spirit and Bay FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at PayPal Park on April 5, 2026. The final score was Washington Spirit 2–0 Bay FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Washington Spirit Current rank #3 · Form D D D L

2–0

Bay FC Current rank #14 · Form W L W

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Washington Spirit vs Bay FC Broadcast Information

ESPN2United States · Tv package

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Bay FC Match Venue

PayPal Park

San Jose, California, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC Match Highlights

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Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights

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0:24

Jordan Silkowitz makes a great save

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0:54

Brooklyn Courtnall's bizarre own goal gives Spirit the lead

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0:26

Jordan Silkowitz makes a great save

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0:56

Gift Monday scores in the 86'

Gift Monday finds the back of the net for Washington Spirit

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0:18

Jordan Silkowitz makes a great save

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this April 5, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Washington Spirit 2–0 Bay FC

Match venue

PayPal Park

Referee

Matthew Corrigan

Attendance

10,237

Formations

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

Washington SpiritTeam statisticBay FC

61.6%Possession38.4%

20Shots6

10Shots on goal1

12Corner kicks3

1Saves9

11Fouls committed5

0Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

3Offsides0

449Passes attempted280

373Passes completed210

80%Pass accuracy80%

11Tackles won15

11Interceptions16

6Blocked shots0

14Clearances26

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC 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
45'+3'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo because of an injury.
45'+11'
Halftime
Halftime
45'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Sofia Cantore.
45'
Second half
Second Half begins Bay 0, Washington Spirit 0.
57'
Own goal · Washington Spirit
Own Goal by Brooklyn Courtnall, Bay. Bay 0, Washington Spirit 1.
60'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Caroline Conti replaces Keira Barry.
71'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Karlie Lema replaces Cristiana Girelli.
71'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Maddie Moreau replaces Anouk Denton.
76'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Andi Sullivan replaces Rebeca Bernal.
76'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Rosemonde Kouassi.
84'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Leicy Santos.
85'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Dorian Bailey replaces Hannah Bebar.
86'
Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Bay 0, Washington Spirit 2. Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner.
90'
Yellow card · Bay FC
Brooklyn Courtnall (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+6'
Full time
End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC Lineups and Formations

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AWAY TEAM

Washington Spirit Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

18
Sandy MacIverG
13
Lucia Di GuglielmoRB · Subbed off
6
Kate WiesnerLB
4
Rebeca BernalLM · Subbed off
24
Esme MorganCD-R
9
Tara RuddCD-L
19
Rosemonde KouassiAM-R · Subbed off
17
Hal HershfeltRM
27
Sofia CantoreF · Subbed off
10
Leicy SantosAM · Subbed off
2
Trinity RodmanAM-L

Washington Spirit Substitutes

21
Gift MondaySUB · Came on
11
Claudia MartínezSUB · Came on
31
Kaylie CollinsSUB
16
Tamara BoltSUB · Came on
12
Andi SullivanSUB · Came on
29
Emma Gaines-RamosSUB
35
Madison HaugenSUB
5
Élisabeth TséSUB
26
Paige MetayerSUB · Came on

HOME TEAM

Bay FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

29
Jordan SilkowitzG
16
Sydney CollinsRB
25
Anouk DentonLB · Subbed off
8
Claire HuttonLM
21
Aldana ComettiCD-R
22
Brooklyn CourtnallCD-L
17
Alex PfeifferAM-R
41
Hannah BebarRM · Subbed off
10
Cristiana GirelliF · Subbed off
7
Taylor HuffAM
27
Keira BarryAM-L · Subbed off

Bay FC Substitutes

11
Kelli HublySUB
19
Dorian BaileySUB · Came on
32
Emmie AllenSUB
12
Tess BoadeSUB
24
Maddie MoreauSUB · Came on
23
Caroline ContiSUB · Came on
14
Jamie ShepherdSUB
5
Karlie LemaSUB · Came on
6
Onyeka GameroSUB

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC Top Performers and Player Stats

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

Bay FC Match Leaders

Alex Pfeiffer

Total ShotsAlex Pfeiffer2 · 1 SOG, 0 G

Claire Hutton

Accurate PassesClaire Hutton30 · 44 PASS

Jordan Silkowitz

SavesJordan Silkowitz9 · 2 GA

Washington Spirit Match Leaders

Leicy Santos

Total ShotsLeicy Santos5 · 2 SOG, 0 G

Esme Morgan

Accurate PassesEsme Morgan69 · 76 PASS

Sandy MacIver

SavesSandy MacIver1 · 0 GA

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC Match Commentary

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

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Match ends, Bay 0, Washington Spirit 2.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Bay 0, Washington Spirit 2.
90'+4'
Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Jordan Silkowitz.
90'+4'
Attempt saved. Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Jordan Silkowitz (Bay). Assisted by Tamara Bolt.
90'+2'
Handball by Jordan Silkowitz (Bay).
90'+2'
Attempt blocked. Tamara Bolt (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
90'+1'
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
90'
Brooklyn Courtnall (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'
Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'
Foul by Brooklyn Courtnall (Bay).
90'
Foul by Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).
90'
Dorian Bailey (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
88'
Corner, Bay. Conceded by Kate Wiesner.
86'
Goal! Bay 0, Washington Spirit 2. Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner.
86'
Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jordan Silkowitz (Bay). Assisted by Tamara Bolt.
85'
Attempt missed. Dorian Bailey (Bay) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Claire Hutton.
85'
Substitution, Bay. Dorian Bailey replaces Hannah Bebar.
84'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Leicy Santos.
82'
Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Aldana Cometti.
82'
Attempt blocked. Claudia Martínez (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hal Hershfelt.
81'
Attempt missed. Caroline Conti (Bay) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sydney Collins with a cross.
80'
Taylor Huff (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80'
Foul by Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit).
78'
Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
78'
Foul by Karlie Lema (Bay).
77'
Hannah Bebar (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
77'
Foul by Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).
77'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
76'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Rosemonde Kouassi.
76'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Andi Sullivan replaces Rebeca Bernal.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC Result Summary

Washington Spirit won Washington Spirit 2–0 Bay FC 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.

Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches

Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.

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.

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 Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement and the Bay FC 2026 regular-season schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Washington Spirit has 2 wins, Bay FC has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Bay FC 0–1 Washington Spirit on August 30, 2026.

April 5, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Bay FC

Washington Spirit 2–0 Bay FC

PayPal Park

August 30, 2026: Bay FC vs Washington Spirit

Bay FC 0–1 Washington Spirit

Audi Field

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC 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.

Washington Spirit Current Snapshot

Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: D D D L.

Bay FC Current Snapshot

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

Table Position Comparison

Washington Spirit has the higher current points total, with a gap of 28 points between the clubs.

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Washington Spirit vs Bay FC Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

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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

Washington Spirit vs Bay FC FAQ

What was the Washington Spirit vs Bay FC score?

The recorded final score was Washington Spirit 2–0 Bay FC on April 5, 2026.

Where can I watch Washington Spirit vs Bay FC?

The current schedule lists ESPN2. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.

Where is Washington Spirit vs Bay FC being played?

The listed venue is PayPal Park, at San Jose, California, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Washington Spirit and Bay FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Bay FC 0–1 Washington Spirit on August 30, 2026.