This is the third all-time meeting between Gotham FC and Bay FC, with Gotham holding a perfect 2–0–0 record and a commanding 7–1 goal differential across those matches. Both clubs enter the final weekend before the NWSL’s summer break tied on 15 points, sitting just outside the playoff line. With postseason implications looming, this clash at Sports Illustrated Stadium could be a turning point for either side.
NJ/NY Gotham FC: Esther González Powers the Attack
Record: 4–5–3 (15 points, 9th place)
Last Match: 3–0 win at Utah Royals FC
Goals Scored: 17 (1.42 per match)
Goals Conceded: 16 (1.33 per match)
Strengths:
Esther González’s Scoring Form: Leads the NWSL Golden Boot race with 9 goals, including four braces—tying the league’s single-season record.
Set-Piece Threat: Gotham has scored five goals via headers, third-most in the league, with González accounting for four of them.
Momentum Builder: Snapped a four-match winless streak with a dominant road win last week.
Concerns:
Home Inconsistency: Just 1–3–1 at home this season, with only four goals scored at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Injury List: Kelley O’Hara, Midge Purce, and Abby Smith remain out; Crystal Dunn is unavailable due to personal reasons.
Bay FC: Oshoala Heating Up at the Right Time
Record: 4–5–3 (15 points, 10th place)
Last Match: 1–0 loss vs Orlando Pride
Goals Scored: 14 (1.17 per match)
Goals Conceded: 20 (1.67 per match)
Strengths:
Asisat Oshoala’s Resurgence: The Nigerian international has 3 goals in her last 4 matches, including game-winners against Louisville and Seattle.
Defensive Stability: Since Abby Dahlkemper’s arrival, Bay FC has not conceded more than one goal in any match.
Road Resilience: Five road wins in their inaugural season—third-most in the league.
Concerns:
Scoring Drought: Shut out in their last match and averaging just 1.17 goals per game.
Away Form Slipping: Just 5 points from 6 road matches, tied for second-fewest in the league.
Head-to-Head & Recent Trends
| Category | Gotham FC | Bay FC |
| Last 5 Matches | W–L–D–L–L | L–W–D–W–L |
| Home Record | 1–3–1 | — |
| Away Record | — | 2–3–1 |
| All-Time Series | Gotham leads 2–0–0 | — |
| Last Meeting | Gotham 2–0 Bay FC (May 2025) | — |
Gotham has outscored Bay FC 7–1 in two meetings
Bay FC has not scored more than one goal in any match vs Gotham
Over 2.5 goals has hit in 4 of Gotham’s last 6 matches
Players to Watch
Gotham FC:
Esther González: Golden Boot leader with 9 goals; aerial threat and clinical finisher.
Jaelin Howell: Scored her first NWSL goal last week; adds bite to the midfield.
Ella Stevens: Scored twice in the last meeting vs Bay FC; poised for another breakout.
Bay FC:
Asisat Oshoala: In-form striker with pace and power; key to Bay’s playoff hopes.
Abby Dahlkemper: Veteran center back anchoring the defense since her August return.
Deyna Castellanos: Creative midfielder with set-piece precision and long-range threat.
Projected Score:
Gotham FC 2, Bay FC 1
MATCH ODDS
NJ/NY Gotham FC – 200 Draw + 330 Bay FC + 550
Over 2.5 – 120 Under 2.5 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
