Bay FC attendance record hits 40,061 fans at Oracle Park in a thrilling 3-2 loss to Washington Spirit, setting a new NWSL milestone

Bay FC attendance record history was made Saturday night as 40,061 fans packed Oracle Park to watch Bay FC face off against the Washington Spirit in a landmark National Women’s Soccer League match.

Though Nigerian superstar Asisat Oshoala remained an unused substitute, her club still made headlines, setting a new standalone NWSL attendance record.

Her compatriot, Gift Monday, featured in the game as a second-half substitute for the visiting Spirit.

The match saw Washington Spirit race to an early 3-0 lead before Bay FC fought back with two goals, setting up a tense finish.

Despite the 3-2 defeat, the moment was monumental for women’s football in America.

The previous record of 35,038 spectators was set last year in another Bay FC match at Wrigley Field, but Saturday’s game officially raised the bar for crowd turnout in NWSL’s regular season history.

This record-breaking night at the San Francisco Giants’ ballpark marks a powerful moment for the league’s visibility, particularly for expansion clubs like Bay FC.

The team’s passionate fanbase, high-profile signings like Oshoala, and competitive spirit are reshaping the landscape of women’s soccer in the U.S.

Bay FC will look to ride this wave of momentum as they face Angel City FC on September 1 and return home to host KC Current on September 6.