"When we went through the expansion process back in 202223, it was so clear that it was actually a travesty that professional women's soccer wasn't here in the Bay Area, Berman said Thursday. The history of the sport in this area, both from college as well as the icons of the Women's National Team that grew up playing here. It was so clear that a team would be successful here."
"Co-founded by Santa Clara University alumni Aly Wagner, Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, and Danielle Slaton and global investment firm Sixth Street, Bay FC debuted in 2024 and has been in the top five in attendance in the 14-team league in each of its first two seasons. Despite finishing tied for last place this year, it was fourth in attendance with an average of 14,823"
"a total that was boosted by the NWSL-record 40,091 fans who came to Oracle Park to watch Bay FC face the Spirit in August. When you look at the combination of the Founding Four with Sixth Street's financial backing and vision, this was going to be successful, Berman said. We're really proud of what they've done the first two seasons, and we believe that they are not stopping in what they want to build here."
San Jose will host the NWSL championship at PayPal Park, with expectations of a sellout despite two East Coast teams competing. Bay FC launched in 2024, co-founded by Santa Clara alumni Aly Wagner, Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne and Danielle Slaton alongside investment firm Sixth Street. Bay FC ranked in the league's top five for attendance in both seasons, averaging 14,823 fans this year boosted by an NWSL-record 40,091 at Oracle Park. The team finished tied for last on the field this year but has expanded infrastructure with a new Treasure Island training facility, hired a Chief Revenue Officer, and is searching for a new coach.
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