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Bay FC heads out on the road to CPKC Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, to close out the season series with the Kansas City Current. This will be the second head-to-head matchup between the two clubs within a month, following their Sept. 4 meeting at PayPal Park, which Kansas City won 2-1.

Bay FC (7W-14L-5D); 26 points | 13th Place
Kansas City FC (12W-9L-5D); 41 points | 7th Place

Bay FC will look to play the role of spoiler down the stretch, as Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Orlando officially eliminated the club from 2026 playoff contention. Though Bay FC has just one victory in its last six outings, the attack has generated consistent pressure. Over the last two matches alone, Bay has outshot its opponents by a combined margin of 35, and the squad has won the shot count in five of its last seven matches.

Crucial to that attacking momentum is Alex Pfeiffer. The 18-year-old forward began her professional career in Kansas City, becoming the youngest player in NWSL history to score in a regular-season match in March 2024. Midfielder Claire Hutton also previously featured for the Current, helping the club secure the 2025 Shield as the NWSL Midfielder of the Year after being named a finalist for Rookie of the Year in 2024.

About the Opponent
Kansas City remains one of the most complete sides in the NWSL, boasting an attack capable of scoring in multiple phases and a home environment that elevates their play. Haley Hopkins enters the match fresh off a three-goal performance against Denver last weekend, while reigning two-time MVP Temwa Chawinga leads the club with 11 goals in 15 appearances this season. A supporting cast featuring Michelle Cooper, Debinha, and Croix Bethune—who enters the weekend tied for the league lead with 10 assists—gives the Current the ability to create and finish chances from anywhere on the pitch. CPKC Stadium has proven to be one of the league’s most formidable venues, highlighted by the Current’s 30-match unbeaten run in NWSL regular-season home play.