Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET
Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, California, USA
Broadcast: ESPN2 / ESPN Deportes
Bay FC hosts the Washington Spirit in a nationally televised Easter Sunday matchup, featuring two clubs with very different early‑season trajectories.
Weather Outlook — San Jose, CA (Inference)
No weather data appeared in the retrieved sources. Based on typical early‑April San Jose conditions:
Temperature: 65–72°F
Wind: Light breeze
Precipitation: Low probability
Pitch conditions: Fast, dry surface
This is an inference, not a sourced forecast.
Injury Report
The retrieved sources did not list injuries for either team.
→ No verified injury information available.
Team Statistical Profile
Bay FC (2‑0‑1, 6 points)
Entering the match after an impressive road win in North Carolina
6 goals scored, 5 conceded (from ESPN team stats)
Top attacking form:
Alex Pfeiffer has a goal and assist in each of Bay FC’s two wins, quickly emerging as the club’s breakout star
Washington Spirit (0‑3‑1, 3 points)
Still searching for their first win of the season
3 goals scored, 4 conceded (from ESPN team stats)
Top scorers:
One defender, one midfielder, and one forward each have 1 goal
Most assists:
A Spirit forward leads with 2 assists
Recent Team Form
Bay FC
Two wins in their first three matches
Offense driven by Pfeiffer’s creativity and finishing
Returning home for a Hello Kitty® Match promotional event, expected to draw a strong crowd
Washington Spirit
Three draws in nine days after losing their season opener on March 14
Trinity Rodman returns to PayPal Park for the first time since the 2025 NWSL Championship loss to Gotham FC
Key Player Matchups
Alex Pfeiffer (Bay FC) vs. Spirit Back Line
Pfeiffer has been directly involved in four goals in two wins (2G, 2A)
Washington must contain her movement between the lines.
Trinity Rodman (Washington) vs. Bay FC Fullbacks
Rodman is the Spirit’s most dangerous attacker and returns to a stadium where she has major history.
Bay FC’s wide defenders will be tested in transition.
Spirit Midfield vs. Bay FC Build‑Up
Washington’s midfield has produced assists but lacks finishing consistency.
Bay FC’s possession structure has improved each match.
Series History
From ESPN’s head‑to‑head record:
Aug 23, 2025: Bay FC 2–3 Washington
Mar 28, 2025: Washington 2–0 Bay FC
Nov 10, 2024: Washington 2–1 Bay FC
Jul 6, 2024: Bay FC 0–3 Washington
Mar 23, 2024: Washington 2–1 Bay FC
Summary:
Washington Spirit have won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Bay FC’s only recent win came in a dramatic 3–2 match in front of 40,091 fans, a U.S. women’s pro sports attendance record at Oracle Park
Betting Trends
Bay FC Trends
Strong home‑field energy expected (Hello Kitty® Match)
Pfeiffer in top form
Scored in every match this season
Washington Spirit Trends
Winless in four matches
Offense inconsistent (only 3 goals in 4 matches)
Historically dominant in this matchup (4 wins in last 5)
MATCH ODDS
Washington Spirit – 110
Bay FC + 220
Draw +265
Over 2.5 – 115 Under 2.5 – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
