NWSL 2026 Matchday 25
Bay FC v Portland Thorns FC
Bay FC v Portland Thorns FC
Full time
Sun 18 Oct
Expected goals: Bay FC 1.18, Portland Thorns FC 1.22
Sun 18 Oct, 5:00 pm EDT PayPal Park NWSL 2026, Matchday 25
Key moments
- 10′Goal M. Weaver (Portland Thorns FC)0–1
- 33′Goal C. Conti (Bay FC)1–1
- 67′Goal K. Fuller (Bay FC)2–1
- 86′Goal C. Hanks (Portland Thorns FC)2–2
Top performers
- C. Conti1G3SH
- K. Fuller1G3SH
- K. Lema0G2SH
- C. Hanks1G3SH
- M. Weaver1G1SH
- P. Tordin0G3SH
Three per club, chosen from the match record: goals, then shots.
What it means
14thNo change
Out of playoff contention, 15 points behind North Carolina Courage in the last playoff place, with two to play.
7thNo change
In the playoff places, 4 points above Seattle Reign FC, with two to play.
Season series
Portland Thorns FC won one, one drawn; 4–2 on aggregate to Portland Thorns FC.
Team stats
NWSL table 2026
Standings →| # | Shield | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC | 28 | +13 | 55 | |
| 2 | San Diego Wave FC | 28 | +13 | 54 | |
| 3 | Washington Spirit | 28 | +14 | 52 | |
| 4 | Kansas City Current | 28 | +12 | 47 | |
| 5 | Angel City FC | 28 | +17 | 46 | |
| 6 | Utah Royals FC | 28 | +7 | 46 | |
| 7 | Portland Thorns FC | 28 | +6 | 44 | |
| 8 | North Carolina Courage | 28 | +10 | 42 | |
| 14 | Bay FC | 28 | −14 | 27 |
After this result
By the numbers
Bay FC have 1 points from last 5 and are out of form. 0.2 a match, against 0.9 all season. NWSL average 1.4.
Bay FC have gone 5 without a win. Last win: 2–0 v Racing Louisville FC, 20 September.
Portland Thorns FC are 2 matches from their longest unbeaten run this season. Current run 3. Longest 5. Next at Washington Spirit, 8 November.
Portland Thorns FC have 8 home wins from 15 at home, and 6 from 15 away. 1.9 points a match at home, 1.4 away.
Lineups
Lineups are not available for this match yet.
Position by matchday
Each club’s place in the table after every matchday, from recorded results.


