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Bay FC's 2024 National Women's Soccer League season
Bay FC 2024 soccer season
The 2024 Bay FC season will be Bay FC 's inaugural season as a professional women's soccer team. It plays in the National Women's Soccer League .
Background [ edit ] On April 4, 2023, the NWSL formally awarded one of its two planned 2024 expansion teams to a Bay Area group led by former US Women's National Team players Brandi Chastain , Leslie Osborne , Danielle Slaton , and Aly Wagner , backed by majority owners and San Francisco-based investment firm Sixth Street Partners . The expansion fee was reported to be $53 million.[1] [2] [3]
As of March 19, 2024.
Competitions [ edit ] Preseason [ edit ] Regular season [ edit ] Regular season standings [ edit ] Updated to match(es) played on May 1, 2024. Source:
NWSL Rules for classification:
Tiebreakers Results summary [ edit ]
Overall
Home
Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
3
1
0
2
4
5
−1
3
0
0
1
2
3
−1
1
0
1
2
2
0
Results by matchday [ edit ] Matchday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Stadium A A H H A A H H A H H A H H A H A A H A H A A H H A Result W L L W Position[a] 4 6 10 6
Updated to match(es) played on March 25, 2024. Source:
NWSL A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
^ Bay's position at the end of the day on which their match was played.
NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup [ edit ]
First match(es) will be played: July 20, 2024. Source: Liga MX Femenil
[4] Transactions [ edit ] 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft [ edit ] The 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft was held on December 15, 2023.[5]
2024 NWSL Draft [ edit ] Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2024 NWSL Draft was held on December 14, 2023.[7]
Transfers in [ edit ]
Date
Player
Previous club
Fee/notes
Ref.
November 15, 2023
Alex Loera
MF
Kansas City Current
Acquired in a trade in exchange for $175,000 in allocation money and protection from Bay FC in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft .
[10]
November 21, 2023
Caprice Dydasco
DF
Houston Dash
Free agent signing.
[11]
December 12, 2023
Dorian Bailey
DF
Washington Spirit
Acquired in a trade in exchange for protection from Bay FC in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft.
[12]
Emily Menges
DF
Portland Thorns FC
Acquired in a trade in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money and protection in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft.
[13]
Ellie Jean
DF
NJ/NY Gotham FC
Acquired in a three-team trade in exchange for protection in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft. Bay also received $130,000 in allocation money from Racing Louisville FC .
[14]
Scarlett Camberos
FW
Angel City FC
Acquired in a trade in exchange for $50,000 in allocation money and protection from Bay FC in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft.
[15]
Joelle Anderson
MF
Houston Dash
Acquired in a trade along with $25,000 in Allocation Money in exchange for protection from Bay FC in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft.
[16]
December 21, 2023
Kayla Sharples
DF
Chicago Red Stars
Free agent signing.
[17]
January 21, 2024
Kiki Pickett
DF
North Carolina Courage
Free agent signing.
[18]
January 25, 2024
Melissa Lowder
GK
Þór/KA
Free agent signing. Was a Preseason Non-Roster Invitee.
[19]
January 26, 2024
Deyna Castellanos
MF
Manchester City W.F.C.
Transfer with fee from Manchester City
[20]
January 30, 2024
Princess Marfo
FW
FC Nordsjælland
Transfer with fee from FC Nordsjælland.
[21]
February 1, 2024
Asisat Oshoala
FW
FC Barcelona
Transfer with fee from FC Barcelona.
[22]
February 2, 2024
Jen Beattie
DF
Arsenal
Transfer with fee from Arsenal.
[23]
February 8, 2024
Lysianne Proulx
GK
Melbourne City FC
Transfer with fee from Melbourne City FC.
[24]
February 13, 2024
Racheal Kundananji
FW
Madrid CFF
Transfer with fee from Madrid CFF.
[25]
March 11, 2024
Jordan Brewster
DF
Kristianstads DFF
Free agent signing.
[26]
March 13, 2024
Emmie Allen
GK
North Carolina Tar Heels
Free agent signing. Was a Preseason Non-Roster Invitee.
[27]
March 15, 2024
DF
West Virginia Mountaineers
Free agent signing. Was a Preseason Non-Roster Invitee.
[28]
Transfers out [ edit ]
Date
Player
Destination club
Fee/notes
Ref.
December 17, 2023
Sierra Enge
MF
Houston Dash
Traded in exchange for $50,000 in allocation money.
[29]
December 18, 2021
Ellie Jean
DF
Racing Louisville FC
Traded in exchange for $40,000 in Alternative Allocation Money. Bay also received $130,000 in Allocation Money on December 12, as part of this trade.
[30]
Preseason trialists [ edit ] Trialists are non-rostered invitees during preseason and are not automatically signed. Bay released their preseason roster on January 23, 2024.[31]
^ Signed to first team contract.
References [ edit ]
^ Ingemi, Marisa (April 4, 2023). "Bay Area lands NWSL 2024 expansion team with largest investment in women's soccer" . San Francisco Chronicle Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023 . ^ Toonkel, Jessica; Bachman, Rachel (January 27, 2023). "NWSL Set to Expand With Record-Setting $50 Million Franchise Fees" . Wall Street Journal Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023 . ^ Tannenwald, Jonathan (December 16, 2022). "San Francisco, Boston, Tampa are final candidates to join Utah Royals; Philadelphia out" . Philadelphia Inquirer Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023 . ^ "Liga MX Femenil y NWSL anuncian "Summer Cup", su histórica primera colaboración" [Liga MX Femenil and NWSL announce "Summer Cup", their historic first collaboration] (Press release) (in Spanish). Liga MX Femenil. March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024 .^ Herrera, Sandra (December 16, 2021). "NWSL Expansion Draft results, tracker: San Diego Wave trade Kristie Mewis, Angel City FC get Dani Weatherholt" . CBS Sports . Retrieved July 7, 2022 . ^ a b c d e f g "Bay FC selects five players in 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft" . Bay FC . December 15, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC selects five players in 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft" . Bay FC . December 15, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs 2024 NWSL Draft pick Savy King" . Bay FC . February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ a b c "Bay FC announces roster ahead of inaugural NWSL season" . Bay FC . March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024 .^ "Bay FC Acquires Its First Player, Former NCAA Champion and Honda Player of the Year Defender Alex Loera" . Bay FC . November 15, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC Continues to Build its Roster and Signs Defensive Powerhouse Caprice Dydasco" . Bay FC . November 21, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC Acquires midfielder Dorian Bailey from Washington Spirit" . Bay FC . December 12, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC Acquires veteran NWSL defender Emily Menges from Portland Thorns FC" . Bay FC . December 12, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC Acquires defender Ellie Jean from NJ/NY Gotham FC, Allocation Money from Racing Louisville FC in three-team trade" . Bay FC . December 12, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC Acquires Mexican National Team Forward Scarlett Camberos from Angel City FC" . Bay FC . December 12, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC Acquires midfielder Joelle Anderson, $25,000 Allocation Money from Houston Dash" . Bay FC . December 12, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs free agent defender Kayla Sharples" . Bay FC . December 21, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC Signs Free Agent Defender Kiki Pickett" . Bay FC . January 21, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs goalkeeper Melissa Lowder" . Bay FC . January 29, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs Venezuelan international midfielder Deyna Castellanos" . Bay FC . January 26, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs young Ghanaian forward Princess Marfo" . Bay FC . January 30, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs Nigerian international Asisat Oshoala" . Bay FC . February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs Scottish defender Jen Beattie" . Bay FC . February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC adds Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx" . Bay FC . February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs Zambian forward Racheal Kundananji" . Bay FC . February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs defender Jordan Brewster" . Bay FC . March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024 .^ "Bay FC announces roster ahead of inaugural NWSL season" . Bay FC . March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024 .^ "Bay FC signs defender Maddie Moreau" . Bay FC . March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024 .^ "Bay FC acquires $50,000 Allocation Money from Houston Dash" . Bay FC . December 17, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC acquires $40,000 Alternative Allocation Money from Racing Louisville FC" . Bay FC . December 18, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024 .^ "Bay FC announces 2024 preseason roster to open training camp" . Bay FC . January 23, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024 .
See also [ edit ]
Club Stadiums Ownership group Key personnel
Current teams Future team Former teams Seasons Competition Personnel Awards Related articles
National teams
League competitions
Cup competitions
Youth competitions
Angel City FC
Club América
Laveni Vaka
Þór/KA
Deyna Castellanos
Princess Marfo
FC Nordsjælland
Asisat Oshoala
FC Barcelona
Jen Beattie
Arsenal
Lysianne Proulx
Melbourne City FC
Racheal Kundananji
Kristianstads DFF
Shelbourne F.C.
