Following a dramatic weekend that saw Angel City FC secure a hard-fought three points against Utah, the team heads back on the road to face off against their rivals, Bay FC, in the Bay Area. Despite the different trajectories of both teams, the unpredictable nature of the NWSL promises an exciting match.
Scheduled for Saturday, May 17, the clash will take place at PayPal Park in San Jose, kicking off at 7 PM PT. Fans can look forward to a watch party at Watch Me! Sports Bar, with the anticipation building for this California rivalry.
Bay FC has struggled significantly throughout the first half of the 2025 season, sitting at the bottom of the standings. With only one win in their last five matches and a concerning negative goal differential, they have managed to score just eight goals, losing their last two encounters by an aggregate score of 6-2. In contrast, Angel City comes into this match with newfound momentum, having won three of their last five matches, including a streak of two consecutive victories.
Notable players such as Riley Tiernan and Alyssa Thompson are in strong form, consistently contributing to the scoring and assisting efforts. Christen Press is also showing signs of increased playing time and effectiveness, hinting at a powerful offensive lineup for Angel City. This match marks just the fourth meeting between these two teams, and historically, each encounter has ended with the winning team earning a clean sheet, which may present challenges for a Bay FC side that has been leaking goals.
For Angel City FC, defense will be critical in this match—limiting early chances and avoiding conceding easy goals will be vital strategies as they aim to capitalize on Bay FC’s vulnerabilities.
Fans within the United States can catch the action live on ION, while international viewers can tune in on NWSL+. Radio broadcasts will also be available through iHeartRadio and Spanish-language coverage will be provided on AM980 KFWB.
As these two teams prepare to face off, there’s a sense of optimism for Angel City FC as they look to build on their recent successes, while Bay FC will be eager to turn their fortunes around on home turf. The excitement surrounding this rivalry continues to grow, making this an unmissable encounter.