NWSL 2026 Matchday 19
Washington Spirit v Bay FC
Washington Spirit v Bay FC
Sun 30 Aug, 12:30 pm EDT Audi Field NWSL 2026, Matchday 19
Key moments
- 45+4′Goal P. Metayer (Washington Spirit)1–0
Top performers
Washington Spirit- P. Metayer1G3SH
- T. Rodman0G4SH
- S. Cantore0G2SH
Bay FC- A. Pfeiffer0G5SH
- K. Fuller0G3SH
- C. Hutton0G2SH
Three per club, chosen from the match record: goals, then shots.
What it means
Washington Spirit2nd▲3 from 5th
In the playoff places, 13 points above Denver Summit FC, with eight to play.
Bay FC14thNo change
Outside the playoff places, 6 points behind Seattle Reign FC in the last playoff place, with nine to play.
Season series
Washington Spirit took both meetings, 3–0 on aggregate.
Team stats
NWSL table 2026
Standings →| # | Shield | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Gotham FC | 22 | +13 | 45 |
| 2 | | Washington Spirit | 22 | +12 | 40 |
| 3 |  | Utah Royals FC | 22 | +11 | 39 |
| 4 |  | San Diego Wave FC | 22 | +7 | 39 |
| 5 |  | Portland Thorns FC | 22 | +6 | 38 |
| 6 |  | North Carolina Courage | 22 | +7 | 36 |
| 7 |  | Kansas City Current | 22 | +4 | 34 |
| 8 |  | Seattle Reign FC | 20 | −1 | 28 |
| 14 | | Bay FC | 21 | −7 | 22 |
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.
Washington Spirit have 28 goals conceded, the 2nd fewest in the NWSL. 0.9 a match. NWSL average 1.4.
Bay FC have scored 30 goals, the 15th most in the NWSL. 1.0 a match. NWSL average 1.4.
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.
Form before this match
Washington SpiritBay FCMore from NWSL Matchday 19
North Carolina Courage2
Angel City FC0NWSL FTGotham FC1Portland Thorns FC1NWSL FTSan Diego Wave FC3
Racing Louisville FC2NWSL FTKansas City Current3North Carolina Courage2NWSL FT
Orlando Pride1Utah Royals FC2NWSL FT
Denver Summit FC6
Chicago Stars FC1NWSL FTSeattle Reign FC1
Houston Dash0NWSL FT
Boston Legacy FC2Angel City FC5