Bay FC lost 3–1 to the Orlando Pride Sunday, Sept. 27, at PayPal Park. The result eliminated Bay from NWSL playoff contention. Racheal Kundananji scored Bay’s only goal.
How the match unfolded
Haley McCutcheon put Orlando ahead shortly after kickoff. Kundananji answered in the 11th minute with a diving header from Claire Hutton’s cross. The teams entered halftime level at 1–1.
McCutcheon scored again in the 47th minute to restore Orlando’s lead. Bay created further chances but could not find another equalizer. The Pride finished with three goals to secure the road victory.
CSB Take
Bay responded to the first setback but could not repeat that recovery after halftime. Missed chances left the team chasing the score through the closing stretch. With playoff qualification gone, the remaining matches still offer opportunities to improve execution.
