How to watch today's Bay FC vs Portland Thorns NWSL game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Bay FC will host Portland Thorns on Saturday at PayPal Park in a key NWSL matchup as the league season reaches its midpoint.

Bay FC come into the game with a perfect home record so far, having won all three matches at their stadium this season, which has helped them climb to 10th in the standings.

Portland Thorns, currently fifth in the league, arrive with a more mixed record on the road, including two away wins but also a negative goal difference away from home. Portland’s matches have tended to be open and high-scoring, with both teams often finding the net.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Bay FC vs Portland Thorns online - TV channels & live streams

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The match will be shown live on Ion and Tubi in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

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Bay FC vs Portland Thorns kick-off time

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The match will be played on Saturday at PayPal Park, with kick-off at 7.30 pm ET for fans in the US.

Team news & squads

Bay FC vs Portland Thorns lineups

Bay FC

4-4-1-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

POT

29

J. Silkowitz

2

J. Brewster

13

A. Dahlkemper

3

C. Dydasco

20

A. Malonson

41

H. Bebar

21

R. Hill

7

T. Huff

15

C. Conti

55

P. Hocking

8

A. Oshoala

1

B. Bixby

20

K. Torpey

2

R. Reyes

24

J. Perry

16

S. Hiatt

13

O. Moultrie

8

H. Sugita

17

S. Coffey

7

C. Hanks

15

P. Linnehan

26

M. Alidou D'Anjou

4-2-3-1

POT

BAY

-Line up

• 29

  J. Silkowitz

• 2

  J. Brewster

  26’

• 13

  A. Dahlkemper

• 3

  C. Dydasco

• 20

  A. Malonson

  39’

• 41

  H. Bebar

  71’

• 21

  R. Hill

• 7

  T. Huff

  71’

• 15

  C. Conti

• 55

  P. Hocking

  39’

  79’

• 8

  A. Oshoala

  33’

  71’

Substitutes

• 24

  M. Moreau

• 17

  C. Paulson

• 32

  E. Allen

• 9

  R. Kundananji

  71’

• 5

  K. Lema

• 19

  D. Bailey

  71’

• 23

  K. Pickett

  71’

  80’

• 12

  T. Boade

  79’

• 11

  K. Hubly

  26’

Manager

• A. Montoya

POT

-Line up

• 1

  B. Bixby

• 20

  K. Torpey

  78’

• 2

  R. Reyes

• 24

  J. Perry

• 16

  S. Hiatt

• 13

  O. Moultrie

• 8

  H. Sugita

• 17

  S. Coffey

• 7

  C. Hanks

  84’

• 15

  P. Linnehan

  46’

• 26

  M. Alidou D'Anjou

  63’

Substitutes

• 19

  P. Tordin

  46’

• 21

  J. Fleming

  78’

• 28

  C. Boeckmann

• 77

  A. Spaanstra

  84’

• 14

  S. Hirst

• 34

  Daiane

• 66

  R. Turner

  63’

• 29

  M. McKenzie

• 35

  M. Messner

Manager

• R. Gale

Bay FC team news

The hosts' attack is led by Penelope Hocking, who has scored in three consecutive games, while Racheal Kundananji and Taylor Huff have provided consistency and creativity in the midfield.

Goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz has also been a standout, solidifying Bay FC’s defensive efforts at home. With a clean bill of health, the squad will be raring to go this weekend.

Portland Thorns team news

The Thorns have relied on a blend of veteran experience and rookie impact, with Jayden Perry already setting a rookie record for penalty conversions and Reilyn Turner adding attacking threat.

Sam Coffey and Hina Sugita anchor the midfield and provide balance, while Bella Bixby is closing in on the club’s all-time shutout record in goal.

With no injury concerns ahead of the game, Thorns will be looking to win and climb up the table.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

BAY

Last 2 matches

POT

1

Win

0

Draws

1

Win

• Portland Thorns

  1

  -

  3

  Bay FC

• Bay FC

  2

  -

  3

  Portland Thorns

5

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

2/2

Both teams scored

2/2

Standings

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