Bay FC wraps up first half with 3-0 loss to Washington Spirit

SAN JOSE — Bay FC is heading into the NWSL’s Olympic break with no additional points after a 3-0 home loss to the Washington Spirit Saturday night.

The visitors overwhelmed the home team early on before 11,384 at PayPal Park, swarming in attack and earning a free kick within the first few minutes of play. Makenna Morris took advantage for Washington, burying a loose ball in front of the net in the fourth minute.

Spirit continued to press in the attacking third, and it paid off again in the 21st minute. After a Bay FC foul in the box, Trinity Rodman stepped up and buried the penalty kick for Washington, giving Spirit an early two-goal lead.

Bay FC generated numerous chances in the remainder of the first half, including a one-on-one for Deyna Castellanos inside the box. But Castellanos couldn’t convert her chance, and other opportunities – including three corner kicks – failed to bear fruit.