FINAL RESULT · August 30, 2026

Bay FC 0–1 Washington Spirit: August 30, 2026 NWSL Result

Bay FC and Washington Spirit completed their 2026 NWSL match at Audi Field on August 30, 2026. The final score was Bay FC 0–1 Washington Spirit. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Bay FC Current rank #14 · Form W L D L L

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

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Bay FC vs Washington Spirit Broadcast Information

ESPN2United States · Tv package

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Washington Spirit Match Venue

Audi Field

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Bay FC vs Washington Spirit Match Highlights

Watch 3 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.

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FULL HIGHLIGHTS | Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC

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Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC - Game Highlights

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Paige Metayer scores in the 45 + 4'

Paige Metayer gets on the scoresheet for Washington Spirit

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Bay FC vs Washington Spirit Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this August 30, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Bay FC 0–1 Washington Spirit

Match venue

Audi Field

Referee

Calin Radosav

Formations

4-3-3 vs 4-3-3

Bay FCTeam statisticWashington Spirit

52.2%Possession47.8%

19Shots16

4Shots on goal4

7Corner kicks5

3Saves4

5Fouls committed10

1Yellow cards2

0Red cards0

0Offsides3

434Passes attempted394

346Passes completed316

80%Pass accuracy80%

13Tackles won16

11Interceptions17

4Blocked shots5

26Clearances25

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Bay FC vs Washington Spirit 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
35'
Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Paige Metayer (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Mélissa Bethi replaces Ashley Hatch because of an injury.
45'+4'
Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Washington Spirit 1, Bay 0. Paige Metayer (Washington Spirit) with an attempt from very close range to the bottom right corner.
45'+8'
Halftime
Halftime
45'
Second half
Second Half begins Washington Spirit 1, Bay 0.
51'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Kate Wiesner because of an injury.
60'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Agostina Holzheier replaces Kennedy Fuller.
60'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Cristiana Girelli replaces Karlie Lema.
68'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Sofia Cantore.
69'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Monique Ngock replaces Andi Sullivan.
69'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Keira Barry replaces Taylor Huff.
69'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Racheal Kundananji replaces Alex Pfeiffer.
77'
Substitution · Bay FC
Substitution, Bay. Maddie Moreau replaces Heather Gilchrist.
79'
Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
88'
Yellow card · Bay FC
Maddie Moreau (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+8'
Full time
End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Bay FC vs Washington Spirit Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Bay FC Starting Lineup

4-3-3

29
Jordan SilkowitzG
16
Sydney CollinsRB
31
Jenna NighswongerLB
47
Kennedy FullerCM · Subbed off
2
Heather GilchristCD-R · Subbed off
18
Joelle AndersonCD-L
8
Claire HuttonRM
41
Hannah BebarLM
5
Karlie LemaF · Subbed off
7
Taylor HuffRF · Subbed off
17
Alex PfeifferLF · Subbed off

Bay FC Substitutes

1
Camryn MillerSUB
24
Maddie MoreauSUB · Came on
9
Racheal KundananjiSUB · Came on
21
Aldana ComettiSUB
23
Caroline ContiSUB
11
Kelli HublySUB
10
Cristiana GirelliSUB · Came on
27
Keira BarrySUB · Came on
30
Agostina HolzlieierSUB · Came on

HOME TEAM

Washington Spirit Starting Lineup

4-3-3

18
Sandy MacIverG
14
Gabrielle CarleRB
6
Kate WiesnerLB · Subbed off
12
Andi SullivanCM · Subbed off
9
Tara RuddCD-R
24
Esme MorganCD-L
17
Hal HershfeltRM
33
Ashley HatchLM · Subbed off
27
Sofia CantoreF · Subbed off
26
Paige MetayerRF
2
Trinity RodmanLF

Washington Spirit Substitutes

5
Élisabeth TséSUB
35
Madison HaugenSUB
31
Kaylie CollinsSUB
21
Gift MondaySUB · Came on
16
Tamara BoltSUB · Came on
28
Sara WojdelkoSUB
7
Melissa BethiSUB · Came on
29
Emma Gaines-RamosSUB
8
Monique NgockSUB · Came on

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Bay FC vs Washington Spirit Top Performers and Player Stats

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

Washington Spirit Match Leaders

Total ShotsTrinity Rodman4 · 1 SOG, 0.23 xG

Accurate PassesEsme Morgan55 · 60 PASS

Defensive InterventionsTara Rudd20 · 0 TKLW, 2 DUELW

SavesSandy MacIver4 · 4 SOGA, 1.45 xGC

Bay FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsAlex Pfeiffer5 · 2 SOG, 0.48 xG

Accurate PassesJoelle Anderson56 · 60 PASS

Defensive InterventionsJenna Nighswonger13 · 3 TKLW, 5 DUELW

SavesJordan Silkowitz3 · 4 SOGA, 2.23 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Bay FC vs Washington Spirit Match Commentary

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

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Match ends, Washington Spirit 1, Bay 0.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, Washington Spirit 1, Bay 0.
90'+5'
Racheal Kundananji (Bay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+5'
Foul by Tamara Bolt (Washington Spirit).
90'+3'
Foul by Racheal Kundananji (Bay).
90'+3'
Monique Ngock (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+3'
Attempt saved. Mélissa Bethi (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Jordan Silkowitz (Bay).
90'+1'
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
90'
Foul by Racheal Kundananji (Bay).
90'
Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
88'
Maddie Moreau (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
88'
Foul by Maddie Moreau (Bay).
88'
Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'
Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Jenna Nighswonger.
85'
Attempt blocked. Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tamara Bolt.
83'
Attempt blocked. Monique Ngock (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tamara Bolt.
82'
Attempt missed. Tamara Bolt (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Monique Ngock.
81'
Joelle Anderson (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81'
Foul by Gift Monday (Washington Spirit).
79'
Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
79'
Agostina Holzheier (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
Foul by Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit).
79'
Attempt blocked. Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Esme Morgan with a cross.
78'
Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Joelle Anderson.
77'
Substitution, Bay. Maddie Moreau replaces Heather Gilchrist.
77'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
75'
Delay in match for a drinks break.
75'
Attempt missed. Keira Barry (Bay) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Jenna Nighswonger with a cross following a corner.
74'
Corner, Bay. Conceded by Esme Morgan.
74'
Corner, Bay. Conceded by Tara Rudd.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Bay FC vs Washington Spirit Result Summary

Washington Spirit won Bay FC 0–1 Washington Spirit at 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.

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.

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

SEASON SERIES

Bay FC vs Washington Spirit 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Bay FC has 0 wins, Washington Spirit has 2 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Washington Spirit 2–0 Bay FC on April 5, 2026.

April 5, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Bay FC

Washington Spirit 2–0 Bay FC

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August 30, 2026: Bay FC vs Washington Spirit

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Bay FC vs Washington Spirit 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: W L D L L.

Washington Spirit Current Snapshot

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

Table Position Comparison

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

Bay FC schedule Washington Spirit schedule Full NWSL standings

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Bay FC vs Washington Spirit 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 Washington Spirit FAQ

What was the Bay FC vs Washington Spirit score?

The recorded final score was Bay FC 0–1 Washington Spirit on August 30, 2026.

Where can I watch Bay FC vs Washington Spirit?

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Where is Bay FC vs Washington Spirit being played?

The listed venue is Audi Field, at Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Bay FC and Washington Spirit meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Washington Spirit 2–0 Bay FC on April 5, 2026.