Bay FC plays Utah Royals season opener Saturday

Bay FC will begin its 2025 season against the Utah Royals FC on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PT at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. The team made the playoffs in its inaugural season but faced challenges in the offseason. Katelyn Rowland, last year's starting goalkeeper, has retired, and the NWSL is investigating reports of a "toxic" coaching culture at the club. Head coach Albertin Montoya acknowledged the investigation but did not provide further details. The game will be broadcast on the ION network. Viewers in the Bay Area can watch via cable or stream through various platforms, including CW, DirecTV, and YouTube TV.