{"id":201998,"date":"2026-03-03T09:42:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T09:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/201998\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T09:42:06","slug":"bay-fc-wins-3-0-in-final-preseason-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/201998\/","title":{"rendered":"Bay FC Wins 3-0 in Final Preseason Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published on Mar. 3, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=San+Jose%2C+CA&amp;city=San+Jose&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Bay+FC+Wins+3-0+in+Final+Preseason+Friendly&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fsan-jose%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F03%2Fbay-fc-wins-3-0-in-final-preseason-friendly%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bay FC concluded its preseason preparations with a decisive 3-0 victory over United City FC in a closed-door friendly match. Forwards Racheal Kundananji and Tess Boade, along with midfielder Jamie Shepherd, each scored a goal in the contest held in San Jose, California.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The win marks the end of Bay FC&#8217;s preseason camp and provides momentum heading into the 2026 NWSL season opener on March 14. The team&#8217;s strong performance, despite having several players away on international duty, suggests a cohesive team environment and a clear tactical approach under Head Coach Emma Coates.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Bay FC&#8217;s first goal came just nine minutes into the match, with Kundananji capitalizing on a break after a cleared set play. The team demonstrated progress in ball dominance and creating goal-scoring opportunities. New signings Keira Barry and Anouk Denton also saw their first action in Bay FC shirts, with Barry highlighting the welcoming atmosphere among the players and staff.<\/p>\n<p>      The preseason friendly was held on Saturday, February 29, 2026.Bay FC&#8217;s first match of the 2026 NWSL season is on Saturday, March 14, 2026 against Denver Summit FC.<br \/>\n        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Emma Coates<\/p>\n<p>Head Coach of Bay FC.<\/p>\n<p>Racheal Kundananji<\/p>\n<p>Forward for Bay FC who scored a goal in the preseason friendly.<\/p>\n<p>Tess Boade<\/p>\n<p>Forward for Bay FC who scored a goal in the preseason friendly.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Shepherd<\/p>\n<p>Midfielder for Bay FC who scored a goal in the preseason friendly.<\/p>\n<p>Caroline Conti<\/p>\n<p>Midfielder for Bay FC who stood out in the match.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=San+Jose%2C+CA&amp;city=San+Jose&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Bay+FC+Wins+3-0+in+Final+Preseason+Friendly&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fsan-jose%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F03%2Fbay-fc-wins-3-0-in-final-preseason-friendly%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cFifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>Bay FC will continue preparations in San Jose leading up to their first match against Denver Summit FC on March 14 at PayPal Park.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Bay FC&#8217;s strong preseason form, including the quick integration of new players, suggests a cohesive team environment and a clear tactical approach under Coach Coates. This could be valuable as the team navigates the challenges of international call-ups during the NWSL season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on Mar. 3, 2026 Got story updates? 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