US EditionSoccer Sculptures Kick Off Highly-Anticipated Bay FC Match
Bay FC aims to attract over 40,000 fans to Oracle Park, surpassing the previous NWSL attendance record of 35,038 at Wrigley Field, marking a milestone for women's soccer.
- On August 23, Bay FC will host Washington Spirit at Oracle Park with kickoff at 1:00 p.m., hoping to attract over 40,000 fans for the first women’s professional soccer game there.
- Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart said the event marks a milestone celebrating women's soccer, featuring live entertainment, a halftime show with Mistah FAB and P-Lo, special merchandise, and installations honoring the nine Bay Area counties.
- On Tuesday, crews installed new sod and transformed the baseball diamond into a temporary soccer pitch at Oracle Park, after Bay FC players petitioned the Players' Association to waive Section 16.1 of the CBA.
- Facing five games without a win, Bay FC needs a lift as a victory would be significant to close their three-point gap, and Asisat Oshoala's return is seen as a potential game-changer.
- The NWSL has increasingly drawn large crowds, with 48 of the top 50 most-attended U.S. women's pro sports matches, and leaders see the 2025 NWSL Championship as momentum, Jessica Berman said.
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