Venue, Date & Time
Event: NWSL Regular Season, Week 22
Location: PayPal Park, San Jose, California
Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET / 02:00 GMT (Sept. 28)
Broadcast: ION (national), NWSL+ (streaming)
Weather Forecast (San Jose, CA)
Conditions: Clear skies, mild
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, dropping to ~66°F (19°C) by full-time
Wind: Light breeze, 5–7 mph
Impact: Excellent playing conditions; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Bay FC
No major new injuries reported; squad expected to be near full strength.
Utah Royals FC
Out: A few rotational players sidelined (per club reports), but no major starters listed as unavailable.
Key Note: Forward Mina Tanaka is fit and in form, leading the Royals’ attack.
Key Player Matchups
Racheal Kundananji (Bay, F) vs. Mandy McGlynn (Utah, GK)
Kundananji’s pace and finishing against McGlynn, who has been a standout shot-stopper.
Caprice Dydasco (Bay, D) vs. Mina Tanaka (Utah, F)
Dydasco’s defensive leadership will be tested by Tanaka’s recent scoring surge.
Kiki Pickett (Bay, M) vs. Bianca St-Georges (Utah, M/F)
Both scored in the season-opening 1–1 draw; their duel could tilt midfield control.
Team Records & Recent Form
Bay FC (12th place, 4-7-10, 19 pts)
Last 5: D–D–L–L–L
Goals: 25 scored, 33 conceded
Home Record: 3-3-4
Trend: Winless in last 6; struggling to finish chances
Utah Royals FC (13th place, 4-6-11, 18 pts)
Last 5: W–W–D–W–D
Goals: 22 scored, 37 conceded
Away Record: 2-3-5
Trend: Six-match unbeaten streak; finding late-season form
Series History
All-time H2H: 3 meetings → Utah Royals 2 wins, Bay FC 0 wins, 1 draw
Recent Meetings:
Mar 15, 2025: Utah 1–1 Bay (season opener)
Aug 23, 2024: Utah 2–1 Bay
Jun 16, 2024: Bay 0–1 Utah
Trend: Bay FC still searching for its first win over Utah
Betting Trends:
Bay FC: Lost 3 of last 4 home matches
Utah Royals: Won 3 of last 4 overall; unbeaten in last 6
H2H: Utah unbeaten in all 3 meetings; 2 of 3 finished Under 2.5 goals
MATCH ODDS
Bay FC + 120 Draw + 240 Utah Royals FC + 175
Over 2.5 – 105 Under 2.5 – 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 18, 2025
