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Siddhant Lazar

Bay FC set NWSL attendance record as they draw more than 40,000 fans against Washington Spirit at Oracle Park

The National Women's Soccer League made history Saturday as Bay FC drew a record-breaking crowd

  • Match attracted 40,061 fans to San Francisco Giants' stadium
  • Surpasses previous mark of 35,038 set at Chicago's Wrigley Field
  • Spirit secured a 3-2 victory to move into second place in standings
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    WHAT HAPPENED

    The NWSL enjoyed unprecedented attendance when Bay FC hosted the Washington Spirit at Oracle Park on Saturday. The sellout crowd of 40,061 fans packed into the San Francisco Giants stadium.

    The Spirit jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but Bay FC mounted a comeback, scoring twice to create a tense finish as the visitors ultimately held on for a 3-2 victory.

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  • WHAT THE NWSL POSTED

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The previous standalone NWSL attendance record was established just last year when 35,038 fans watched Bay FC face the Chicago Stars at Wrigley Field.

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    WHAT’S NEXT?

    Bay FC will look to build on the momentum generated despite their 3-2 loss to the Washington Spirit when they face Angel City FC on the road on Sept. 1, followed by a home game against KC Current on Sept. 6.