Bay FC earned a 2-2 draw against Portland Thorns FC Sunday at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, in a National Women’s Soccer League match on October 18, 2026. The match featured early scoring by Portland but strong rallies by Bay FC to equalize and take the lead before conceding a late goal.
Portland midfielder Morgan Weaver scored the opening goal in the 10th minute. Bay FC responded in the 33rd minute when Karlie Lema, a forward/midfielder, assisted Caroline Conti for the equalizer. Lema recorded a second assist in the 67th minute, setting up midfielder Kennedy Fuller to give Bay FC the lead. Portland’s Caiya Hanks scored a late equalizer in the 86th minute to level the score.
Bay FC competed with a limited roster due to injuries and players returning from international duty but maintained strong possession, especially in the second half. Head Coach Emma Coates expressed pride in her team’s resilience amid roster challenges and acknowledged the disappointment of dropping points at home.
Bay FC will play its final away match of the season October 24 against Angel City FC in Los Angeles before returning home November 1 to face San Diego Wave FC in the season finale at PayPal Park.
CSB Take
The 2-2 result in a hard-fought match demonstrates Bay FC’s fight and depth despite a depleted lineup. Karlie Lema’s two assists underlined her growing impact late in the season. As the team approaches its final matches, maintaining health and focus will be essential to finishing strong in the competitive NWSL standings.
Source: Original report
