NWSL Record Attendance Highlights Bay FC Matches, Boosts San Francisco World Cup Bid

Bay FC is concluding its 2025 NWSL season with four home matches at PayPal Park, featuring top league talent such as leading scorer Penelope Hocking and standout defender Caprice Dydasco. The club recently set a league attendance record of 40,091 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, bolstering the city's prospects as a potential 2031 World Cup host and raising the bar for attendance across the league. Washington Spirit defeated Bay FC 3-2 at this record-setting match, moving into second place in the NWSL standings and intensifying the playoff race. Kansas City Current, leading the league, boasts star forwards Temwa Chawinga, the fastest player in NWSL history to reach 30 goals, and Debinha, a seasoned Brazilian international and multiple-time Best XI honoree. Meanwhile, Orlando Pride will be without top scorer Barbra Banda for the rest of the season due to a severe hip injury, impacting their offensive capabilities. These developments highlight the competitive intensity and growing fan engagement in the NWSL as the season nears its end.