Matchday: Friday, June 14, 2025
Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, CA
Broadcast: Paramount+, NWSL+
Overview: Bay FC vs. Orlando Pride – Clash of Momentum and Grit
Bay FC (4-4-3, 15 points) welcomes the red-hot Orlando Pride (7-3-1, 22 points) to PayPal Park in a compelling NWSL Week 12 showdown. Bay FC is riding a three-match unbeaten streak and recently shut out the Portland Thorns, while Orlando Pride continues to surge up the table after a dramatic stoppage-time win over the Houston Dash. With both clubs in strong form, this matchup could have major implications for the playoff race.
Bay FC: Building Confidence with Defensive Solidity
Bay FC enters this match fresh off a 1-0 win over Portland, their second clean sheet in three games. Defender Alyssa Malonson scored her first career NWSL goal in that match, and the backline held firm despite Portland’s 16-shot barrage. Bay has now earned seven points from their last three matches, including a 2-0 win over Angel City and a 2-2 draw with Houston.
Key Players to Watch:
Alyssa Malonson – Scored the game-winner vs. Portland; a rising force at fullback
Penelope Hocking – Leads the team in assists and chance creation
Katelyn Rowland – Veteran goalkeeper with four clean sheets this season
Team Stats:
Goals Scored: 15
Goals Conceded: 16
Home Record: 3-1-2
Orlando Pride: Late-Game Magic and Attacking Depth
The Pride are flying high after Cori Dyke’s 99th-minute winner sealed a 1-0 victory over Houston. Orlando has now won four of their last five matches, including a 3-1 road win over Utah and a 2-1 triumph over Racing Louisville. With 22 goals scored, they boast one of the league’s most potent attacks, led by Barbra Banda, who netted a hat trick against Utah.
Key Players to Watch:
Barbra Banda – 7 goals in her last 5 matches; a relentless attacking threat
Cori Dyke – Scored her first NWSL goal in stoppage time vs. Houston
Marta – The legendary Brazilian continues to orchestrate the midfield with poise
Team Stats:
Goals Scored: 22
Goals Conceded: 11 (fewest in NWSL)
Away Record: 3-2-0
Head-to-Head: Bay FC vs. Orlando Pride
All-Time Record: Orlando leads 2-0-0
Last Meeting: Orlando 3-1 Bay FC (April 2024)
At PayPal Park: First-ever meeting
Tactical Breakdown & Prediction
Bay FC will likely lean on their defensive structure and counter-attacking pace, while Orlando will aim to control possession and press high through Banda and Marta. The midfield battle between Dyke and Hocking could dictate the tempo, and set pieces may prove decisive.
MATCH ODDS
Bay FC + 320 Draw + 250 Orlando Pride – 125
Over 2.5 + 110 Under 2.5 – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 12, 2025
