Portland Thorns FC will face expansion side Bay FC in a midweek National Women’s Soccer League regular season match at Providence Park in Oregon on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. PT.
The fixture marks the first time since May 2024 that Bay FC has played a Wednesday game during the regular season, a scheduling adjustment designed to accommodate international FIFA calendars.
According to reports from kptv.com, host side Portland Thorns FC enters the contest sitting third on the NWSL table following a scoreless draw against Angel City FC on Sunday.
As reported by bayfc.com, Portland previously put together a five-match unbeaten streak from March 28 to May 3 before earning only one point from its last two games.
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Bay FC enters the match holding the 10th spot on the NWSL table with a 3-2-3 record after securing draws in its last two matches against Boston Legacy FC and the Utah Royals.
The California-based club extended its current unbeaten run to three matches following a 1-1 draw against Boston on Friday, according to bayfc.com team statistics.
The match against Boston ended Bay FC’s club-record shutout streak at 294 minutes when forward Amanda Gutierres converted a 64th-minute penalty kick.
Bay FC established a new franchise record during the Friday fixture by registering nine shots on target, led by forward Karlie Lema who recorded three attempts on frame.
Portland’s offense features forward Sophia Wilson, who has scored three goals since returning from maternity leave and leads the Thorns in total shots, according to bayfc.com.
Wilson plays alongside midfielder Olivia Moultrie, who currently leads the league with four assists and has recorded scoring contributions in five of her last six appearances.
Bay FC forward Cristiana Girelli returned from a two-match injury absence on Friday to provide veteran leadership during a stretch of three games in eight days.
The previous meeting between the two clubs at Providence Park occurred on October 4, 2025, resulting in a 2-1 victory for the Oregonian side.
