Kickoff: 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT
Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, California
Both teams sit outside the playoff positions (Orlando around 11th, Bay around 13th) and are fighting for late-season pride and potential momentum. Orlando has a slight edge in points and features elite individual talent; Bay FC is looking to build on recent positive results at home during its Latino Heritage Match.
Venue and Weather
PayPal Park is Bay FC’s home stadium. Forecast for Sunday in San Jose: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, high around 71–73°F (22°C), low near 52–54°F. Light winds; pleasant, dry conditions ideal for afternoon soccer with very low precipitation chance.
Current Rosters and Key Players
Bay FC:
Attack features Karlie Lema (leading scorer, around 7 goals) and contributors such as Alex Pfeiffer.
Midfield includes Taylor Huff and others; goalkeeping led by Jordan Silkowitz (heavy minutes and saves). The side has shown improved recent results. Orlando Pride:
Star forward Barbra Banda is the focal point (league-leading ~16 goals this season, major share of team scoring). Supporting pieces include Ally Lemos, Hailie Mace, Cori Dyke, and midfield options.
Goalkeeping has rotated, with Cosette Morché seeing recent action. Interim coach Yolanda Thomas is guiding the side after a midseason coaching change.
Injury Reports
Bay FC:
Season-ending / longer-term: Alyssa Malonson (knee – SEI).
Maternity leave: Caprice Dydasco, Abby Dahlkemper, Emily Menges (earlier reports).
Other recent notes: Anouk Denton (lower leg), occasional illness absences (e.g., Sydney Collins, Heather Gilchrist). Core group largely available for recent wins.
Orlando Pride:
Maternity leave: Kylie Nadaner.
Other: Viviana Villacorta (knee – D45 in recent reports).
Key players such as Banda remain available; depth has fluctuated with earlier injuries but the attack remains potent.
Recent Team Forms
Bay FC: Improving — recent 2-0 home win over Racing Louisville and a late draw at Denver. Seeking to extend an unbeaten run and climb the table.
Orlando Pride: Inconsistent under interim leadership (recent 4-1 home loss to Portland Thorns). Still possess high individual quality via Banda but have struggled for consistency and sit outside the top eight.
Series History
Orlando holds a strong edge in the short series history (roughly 4 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses for the Pride across prior meetings). Bay FC has yet to defeat Orlando in regular-season play; several tight 1-0 or low-scoring results have favored the Pride.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Barbra Banda (Pride attack) vs. Bay FC defense: Banda’s elite finishing and movement against a Bay back line that must limit her service and 1v1 opportunities.
Karlie Lema / Bay attackers vs. Orlando defense: Bay’s home scoring threats against a Pride unit that has conceded regularly.
Midfield battles: Control of the center will dictate transitions and set-piece opportunities.
Goalkeeping: Silkowitz’s volume of saves vs. Orlando’s shot creation.
Betting Trends
Trends note Orlando’s historical success in the series and Banda’s impact, while Bay’s recent home form and the standings proximity support a competitive contest. Low-scoring games have been common historically between these sides.
MATCH ODDS
Orlando Pride + 175
Bay FC + 120
Draw + 245
Over 2.5 -180 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, September 26, 2026
