Venue & Event Details
Match: Portland Thorns FC vs. Bay FC
Competition: NWSL Regular Season, Week 23
Time: Kickoff 7:00 p.m. PT (10:00 p.m. ET / 02:00 UTC, Oct. 5)
Venue: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon
Broadcast: ION (U.S.), NWSL+ (international)
Weather Update (Portland, OR)
Forecast: Clear skies, crisp fall evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~66°F (19°C)
Humidity: ~60%
Wind: Light, 5–7 mph
Impact: Ideal soccer conditions; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Portland Thorns
OUT: Sophia Smith (ankle, day-to-day, unlikely to feature)
OUT: Becky Sauerbrunn (hamstring, long-term)
QUESTIONABLE: Sam Coffey (knock, late fitness test)
Bay FC
RETURNING: Penelope Hocking (stress injury, returned last week with 24 minutes off the bench)
OUT: Scarlett Camberos (knee, season-ending)
OUT: Asisat Oshoala (international duty)
Key Player Matchups
Olivia Moultrie (POR) vs. Caprice Dydasco (BAY):
Moultrie leads the league in chances created (45) and has scored 3 times in the second half of the season. Dydasco, named to the NWSL Best XI of September, has been an ironwoman defender, playing every minute this season.
Christine Sinclair (POR) vs. Bay FC Midfield:
The veteran Sinclair’s ability to dictate tempo will be tested against Bay’s Dorian Bailey, who just signed a contract extension and anchors their midfield.
Morgan Weaver (POR) vs. Caprice Dydasco (BAY):
Weaver’s pace and directness will challenge Bay’s backline, which has conceded 1.8 goals per game this season.
Team Records & Recent Form
Portland Thorns
Record: 8‑7‑7 (31 points, 6th place – playoff line)
Last 5: 1‑2‑2 (W‑L‑D)
Last Match: Lost 3‑0 at Gotham FC (Sept. 26)
Home Form: 5‑2‑3 at Providence Park
Bay FC
Record: 4‑7‑11 (19 points, 13th place)
Last 5: 0‑3‑2 (W‑L‑D)
Last Match: Lost 2‑0 to Utah Royals (Sept. 27)
Road Form: 2‑3‑6 away from home
Series History
All-time: Bay FC leads 2‑1‑0 (W‑D‑L) against Portland.
Last Meeting: June 7, 2025 – Bay FC 2, Portland 1 (Hocking scored, plus an assist).
Bay FC also won 3‑1 at Providence Park in Oct. 2024, making them unbeaten in Portland.
Betting Trends
Portland has scored in 7 of last 9 home matches.
Bay FC has conceded in 11 straight matches.
3 of last 4 Thorns games have gone Under 2.5 goals.
Bay FC is 2‑0‑0 all-time at Providence Park, a surprising trend despite their poor overall record.
MATCH ODDS
Portland Thorns – 150 Draw + 260 Bay FC + 350
Over 2.5 – 125 Under 2.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
