San Francisco Sun

Mayor London Breed expressed her excitement for the arrival of Bay FC in San Francisco, stating, "This team represents what a future can look like for so many of our youth." She also thanked the franchise for bringing the first women’s professional team to the Bay and wished them luck on their opening season.

Brady Stewart, the Chief Operating Officer of Bay FC, thanked the City of San Francisco and Mayor Breed for the warm welcome, stating, "We are so excited to bring another top-tier sporting franchise to Bay Area sports fans."

Phil Ginsburg, the General Manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, highlighted the significance of Bay FC's launch, stating, "The Bay FC’s launch will no doubt inspire a whole new generation of female athletes."

During the celebration, a partnership was announced between Bay FC, Sixth Street, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and SF Rec and Park to build a mini-pitch in a City park. This initiative aims to provide children and adults with a safe place to learn and play soccer, with the U.S. Soccer Foundation emphasizing the importance of providing access to soccer for all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Bay FC, co-founded by U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team legends, is the 14th team to join the NWSL. The team's establishment in April 2023 marked a significant milestone for women's professional soccer in the Bay Area.

The article encourages those interested in learning more about Bay FC and purchasing tickets to visit their official website at bayfc.com.