Seattle Reign FC 2
Bay FC 0
September 12, 2026
Lumen Field – Seattle, WA
NWSL Regular Season
The NWSL playoff run-in is in full swing in September. Bay FC traveled up the coast for a match against Seattle Reign FC at Lumen Field on Saturday evening.
The Reign have been on a streak at home for the past month, with three consecutive one nil victories.
Bay FC are looking up the table, but are getting close to mathematical elimination for 2026.
The first half started off with the hosts a bit on the front foot. Seattle would create several interesting and dangerous chances on goal in the early going.
Reign FC was having particular luck early down the left flank, but over the course of the half Bay would adjust and slow that down. Still, Seattle managed a number of good looks that simply did not lead to a goal.
Bay FC found their footing as the first half progressed, but were unable to capitalize on the chances they got. A few of the offensive forays would simply lead to long range shots that would travel over the bar.
A goalless first half would conclude and head into the lockers.
With rain beginning to fall Seattle would get the first break of the second half. Nerilia Mondesir would draw a penalty in the 50th minute along the end line. Sofia Huerta stepped up and converted to give Reign FC the first goal of the match and the lead.
Jenna Nighswonger sent a left foot volley with movement that challenged Reign keeper Cassie Miller. Moments later another Bay shot would be deflected by Miller into the post, keeping the Reign lead intact.
The match was pretty tense down the stretch and the official would hand out a few late yellows. The single goal margin would double in stoppage time as Brittany Ratcliffe would get behind the Bay defense and score to the near post from close range. A fourth consecutive home clean sheet and win suited Seattle.
The three points for the Reign moved them four points above the playoff line in the eighth spot.
BOX
SCORING SUMMARY
SEA – Sofia Huerta (penalty) 52’
SEA – Brittany Ratcliffe 90+2’
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
BAY – Keira Barry (caution) 60’
SEA – Mia Fishel (caution) 88’
LINEUPS & STATS
Seattle Reign FC – Cassie Miller; Sofia Huerta ©, Phoebe McClernon, Ryanne Brown (Madison Curry 67’), Jordyn Bugg; Angharad James-Turner, Sally Menti (Mia Fishel 67’), Sam Meza; Maddie Mercado (Jess Fishlock 79’), Maddie Dahlien (Holly Ward 89’), Nerilia Mondesir (Brittany Ratcliffe 89’) Substitutes not used: Elena Milam, Emily Mason, Shae Holmes, Ruby Hladek
Total shots: 15
Shots on goal: 6
Fouls: 11
Offside: 1
Corner-kicks: 4
Saves: 4
Bay FC – Jordan Silkowitz; Heather Gilchrist, Joelle Anderson, Maddie Moreau, Jenna Nighswonger; Taylor Huff (Alex Pfeiffer 80’), Claire Hutton, Hannah Bebar (Agostina Holzheier 90’); Racheal Kundananji, Cristiana Girelli (Caroline Conti 81’), Keria Barry (Karlie Lema 67’)
Substitutes not used: Camryn Miller, Kelli Hubly, Sydney Collins, Dorian Bailey, Aldana Cometti
Total shots: 11
Shots on goal: 4
Fouls: 14
Offside: 2
Corner-kicks: 3
Saves: 4
Referee: Lauren Aldrich
Assistants: Alicia Messer, Darren Bandy
Fourth Official: Kelsey Harms
VAR: Promise Adebayo-Ige
Attendance: 8,191
Weather: 66 degrees and cloudy