Nine players from the Bay FC women’s soccer team represented their national teams during the October International Window, contributing significantly across multiple important matches.
Italian forward Cristiana Girelli participated in two World Cup qualifiers against Belarus for Italy. She entered as a substitute in the 75th minute of the first match, which Italy won 2-0. Girelli captained the team in the 1-1 draw in the second match, helping Italy advance to face Finland for World Cup qualification.
England U-23 forward Keira Barry started and played 79 minutes in a 2-0 loss to Norway. Argentine defender Aldana Cometti played all 90 minutes in both friendlies against Brazil, a 3-1 loss and a 2-2 draw, with forward Agostina Holzheier also playing full time in the first match and earning a penalty that led to Argentina’s equalizing goal in the second.
Canadian defender Sydney Collins entered as a substitute in the 72nd minute of the 1-1 draw against Denmark, which Canada won on penalty kicks, but did not play in the second match that Denmark won 4-3. Bay FC’s Karlie Lema and Heather Gilchrist contributed to the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team’s two victories against the Dominican Republic, with Lema assisting on a goal after entering in the second half.
For the U.S. Women’s National Team, midfielder Claire Hutton played in two friendlies against Spain, subbing in the first match and starting in the 2-2 draw in the second. Goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz attended the training camp but was not selected for the matches.
CSB Take
Bay FC’s extensive player involvement in international competition reflects the strength and global reach of the club’s women’s soccer program. The experience these nine players gained at the international level will be invaluable as they return to club competition. Such representation highlights the club’s role not only in developing talent but also in providing players pathways to compete on the world stage.
Source: Original report
