The Need to Know:
Date & Time: Sunday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m. ET
Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, Calif.
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
Where to Watch/Listen:
Broadcast: ESPN
The Story:
- The Pride are unbeaten in five all-time matches against Bay FC 4W-0L-1D, including a 3-1 win at Inter.co Stadium earlier this season on May 29. Barbra Banda scored the game-winning goal in each of Orlando's two previous visits to Bay FC, netting the winner in the 84th minute of a 1-0 victory in 2024 and the 58th minute of a 1-0 win in 2025.
- The Pride have won nine of their 12 all-time regular-season matches played in California 9W-1L-2D. Despite a 2-0 loss at Angel City FC in their most recent trip to the Golden State on July 3, Orlando's .750 winning percentage in California is the highest of any NWSL club in road matches played in the state.
- In Orlando's most recent match against the Portland Thorns, both Marta and Haley McCutcheon reached significant career milestones. Marta made her 150th NWSL regular-season appearance for the Pride, extending her club record, while McCutcheon became just the second player in club history to reach 100 regular-season appearances with Orlando.
Quote of the Week:
“It’s a great opportunity. Obviously, a long journey to make. We are coming off a rough result, but a positive performance in some areas. We’ve just built on what we did well and tried not to cry over spilled milk. We are excited to have another opportunity to play.”
- Interim head coach Yolanda Thomas
Current Form:
Pride’s Last Match: Orlando Pride 1, Portland Thorns 4(9/19/26, Inter.co Stadium)
Goal-Scorers: Ally Lemos; Nina Nijstad, Sophia Wilson, Morgan Weaver, Renee Lyles
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
Bay’s Last Match: Bay FC 2, Racing Louisville FC 0 (9/20/26, PayPal Park)
Goal-Scorers: Alex Pfeiffer, Karlie Lema
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
Against the Opposition (All Competitions):
Series Record: 4-0-1 (Home: 2-0-1, Away: 2-0-0)
Last Matchup: ORL 3, BAY 1 (5/29/26, Inter.co Stadium)
Next Up: Orlando Pride vs. San Diego Wave
Date & Time: Fri., Oct. 2, 8 p.m. ET
Venue: Inter.co Stadium, Orlando, Fla.
Broadcast: Prime Video
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
