Friday night at Lumen Field will see Seattle Reign and Bay FC square off in a crucial league encounter, with both sides heading into the clash with very different motivations.
For Seattle, it's all about cementing their postseason credentials. Sitting fifth in the standings with 34 points, the Reign have steadied the ship after a bumpy run of form, winning two of their last five outings. They know three points here would go a long way toward locking in a playoff spot.
Their last performance, though, was more guts than glamour. Facing a dominant Gotham side, the Reign were outshot 10-1 and failed to register a single effort on target, yet somehow escaped with a 0-0 draw. That was largely down to the heroics of Claudia Dickey, who was sensational between the sticks, pulling off five saves to preserve the clean sheet. Her shot-stopping masterclass was the backbone of what could be a vital point come season's end.
On the other side, Bay FC's season has officially come off the rails. Just a year after their fairytale playoff debut, the San Jose-based club's postseason hopes were mathematically crushed following a loss to Portland. Things had started promisingly enough. Taylor Huff bagged her third goal of the campaign to hand Bay an early advantage, but Olivia Moultrie's ruthless second-half brace turned the tide and extinguished any lingering playoff dreams.
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How to watch Seattle Reign FC vs Bay FC online - TV channels & live streams
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The match will be shown live on Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, NWSL+, Amazon Prime Video and NBC Sports Bay Area in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
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Seattle Reign FC vs Bay FC kick-off time
The match will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on Sunday, October 10, with kick-off at 10:30 pm ET or 7:30 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Seattle Reign FC vs Bay FC lineups
4-1-4-1
Formation
4-3-3
BAYOLR-Line up
OLRSubstitutes
Manager
L. Harvey
BAY-Line up
BAYSubstitutes
Manager
A. Montoya
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Seattle Reign FC team news
Maddie Mercado is coming back to Seattle sooner than expected. The dynamic midfielder has been recalled from her loan spell with Carolina Ascent FC of the Gainbridge Super League and will be available for selection on October 10, when Reign FC hosts Bay FC at Lumen Field.
Mercado, who joined Carolina in August on a deal initially slated to last through the end of the year, made a strong impression during her short stint. She started all six matches, bagging four goals, adding one assist, and firing off 15 shots in just 524 minutes of play.
The Reign find themselves neck-deep in a tense playoff chase, and every point from here on out could make or break their season. With only three matches left on the slate, manager Laura Harvey knows there's zero margin for error. Tough tests against Orlando Pride and Utah Royals still loom large, meaning Friday's clash with Bay FC is one they simply can't afford to slip up in. A win here wouldn't just steady their postseason footing; it would inject a much-needed dose of belief and momentum before those make-or-break fixtures.
Bay FC team news
Bay FC enter this matchup with nothing left to lose, and that kind of freedom can make them a dangerous opponent for Seattle. Playing without the weight of playoff expectations often brings out a team's most unpredictable, fearless football, something the Reign will need to be wary of.
However, Bay FC will travel light in terms of personnel. The visitors remain without Abby Dahlkemper and Emily Menges, both on maternity leave, while Onyeka Gamero and Melissa Lowder continue to nurse knee injuries. To add to their woes, star forward Racheal Kundananji is sidelined through suspension, a major blow to their attacking threat.
Form
OLR-Form
OLRGotham FC
0
-
0
Seattle Reign FC
D
Seattle Reign FC
2
-
1
North Carolina Courage
W
Kansas City Current
2
-
0
Seattle Reign FC
L
Seattle Reign FC
1
-
0
Racing Louisville
W
Washington Spirit
2
-
0
Seattle Reign FC
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 3/5
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
BAY-Form
BAYPortland Thorns
2
-
1
Bay FC
L
Bay FC
0
-
2
Utah Royals
L
Bay FC
1
-
1
Gotham FC
D
Orlando Pride
1
-
1
Bay FC
D
Bay FC
0
-
2
Kansas City Current
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 3/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
Head-to-Head Record
OLRLast 3 matches
BAY0
Wins
1
Draw
2
Wins
Goals scored
5- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/3
- Both teams scored
- 2/3