Washington Spirit Heads West to Face Bay FC: Preview, Streaming, and Key Matchups

The Washington Spirit will face Bay FC at PayPal Park in San Jose on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes and streamed on Fubo.

The Spirit is seeking their first win of the season but has earned points in the last three matches. They currently sit three points outside the playoff line.

Bay FC is having its best start to a season with two wins and one loss in their first three games.

The Spirit has a perfect 5-0-0 all-time record against Bay FC.

Key players to watch include Trinity Rodman (Spirit) and Alex Pfeiffer (Bay FC), both young forwards who have made significant contributions to their teams.

Washington Spirit:: The Spirit leads Bay FC in shots, shots on target, possession rate, and total big chances. However, they have struggled with finishing, showing the worst difference between expected goals and actual goals in the league.

Bay FC:: In contrast, Bay FC has a positive difference between goals for and expected goals for, indicating efficient finishing. They aim to break their five-match losing streak against the Spirit.

Player Spotlight:: Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) and Alex Pfeiffer (Bay FC) are key players to watch. Pfeiffer recently joined Rodman and Sam Kerr as the only players in NWSL history to record multiple matches with a goal and an assist before turning 21.

The Washington Spirit is looking for their first win of the season against a strong Bay FC team.

Bay FC is aiming to continue their best start to a season in club history.

Key players like Trinity Rodman and Alex Pfeiffer will be central to their teams' strategies.

Viewers can watch the game on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, or stream it on Fubo.