After a successful first season in the NWSL, Bay FC heads into their first-ever offseason with the majority of their roster under contract for the 2025 season.
We will track Bay’s offseason moves here and update the article with new signings.
Players returning
24 players are set to return for Bay FC next season
Goalkeepers (4): Emmie Allen, Melissa Lowder*, Katelyn Rowland, Jordan Silkowitz
Defenders (9): Jen Beattie, Jordan Brewster, Abby Dahlkemper, Caprice Dydasco, Savy King, Alyssa Malonson, Emily Menges, Maddie Moreau, Kiki Pickett
Midfielders (5): Joelle Anderson, Dorian Bailey, Deyna Castellanos, Caroline Conti, Jamie Shepherd
Forwards (6): Tess Boade, Penelope Hocking, Rachel Hill, Racheal Kundananji, Asisat Oshoala, Princess
*Remains on Season-Ending Injury list
Players Leaving
Midfielders (3): Alex Loera, Maya Doms and Catherine Paulson
Bay FC’s first-ever signing, Alex Loera, had her season cut short by a knee injury. The club decided she was not in their plans for 2025 when they traded Loera to the Utah Royals for $25,000 in intra-league transfer fees and a 15% sell-on fee.
“As the first player ever announced to Bay FC’s roster, her legacy will always be a part of Bay FC,” said Bay FC Head of Football and Sporting Director Matt Potter.
Despite being the eighth overall pick last year in the NWSL draft, Maya Doms could not find a place on the field for Bay FC, making only one regular-season appearance, and will not be returning next season.
Catherine Paulson was only given a guaranteed spot on the roster in October after first being signed as a National Team Replacement Player for Savy King while at the U-20 FIFA World Cup in August.
Offseason Player Transactions
Dec. 9 – Bay FC announced goalkeeper Emmie Allen, midfielder Caroline Conti, and midfielder Jamie Shepherd were re-signed for the 2025 season, with options for the 2026 season.
Nov. 20 – Bay FC announced defender Maddie Moreau to a contract extension through the 2025 season with an option for 2026.
Nov. 19 – Bay FC forward Penelope Hocking will stay with the team through a three-year contract extension. The agreement includes possible extensions for the 2028 and 2029 seasons.
Other Bay FC offseason news
Dec. 19 – Bay FC signed a 25-year lease for the site of the club’s future permanent training facility on Treasure Island.
“We are looking forward to breaking ground in 2025 and continuing to be a catalyst for innovation and change for the Bay Area,” said Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart at the announcement.
The plan is for the training facility to be up and running by the 2027 NWSL season.
Dec. 18 – After helping lead Bay into the NWSL postseason, Matt Potter was named the Permanent Sporting Director for the club.
Potter was originally the Technical Director for Bay FC and handled the Sporting Director role on an interim basis after Lucy Rushton left the club mid-season.
“He deeply understands the women’s game and what it takes to build a winning franchise, playing a key role in making our inaugural season a success,” said Alan Waxman, co-chair of Bay FC and co-founder and CEO of Sixth Street, at the announcement. “This is only the beginning, and we look forward to building on our 2024 season’s momentum as we look to create the premiere professional women’s soccer experience for our players, staff, and fans both on and off the field.”
