What was meant to be a statement performance turned into a sobering Sunday collapse for Asisat Oshoala and Bay FC, who were soundly thrashed 4-1 by the rampaging Kansas City Current in front of 11,500 fans at CPKC Stadium on Mother’s Day.
In a match that was billed as a clash of attacking styles, it took just three minutes for Bay FC’s game plan to unravel, and it never recovered.
Early Error Sets the Tone for Disaster
The warning signs were immediate. Bay FC goalkeeper, Jordan Silkowitz disastrously misplayed a goal kick, sending the ball directly to Kansas City’s Hailie Mace, who wasted no time setting up Bia Zaneratto for a composed left-footed finish into the bottom-right corner.
The opener was not just a morale crusher—it was the first domino in a sequence of defensive breakdowns.
Debinha Turns On the Style
Kansas City didn’t just dominate—they dazzled. Brazilian star Debinha, a midfield maestro and two-time NWSL Best XI honoree, doubled the lead in the 33rd minute before scoring her second of the day just five minutes later, capping off a breathtaking passage of play.
Her brace all but sealed Bay FC’s fate before the halftime whistle.
Bay FC’s backline, already stretched thin by Kansas City’s fluid attacks, looked overwhelmed—especially down the flanks where Mace and Temwa Chawinga wreaked havoc.
A Glimmer of Hope… Briefly
To their credit, Bay FC emerged from halftime with renewed urgency.
Penelope Hocking struck in the 53rd minute after a clever corner-kick routine involving Caroline Conti, who headed the ball into Hocking’s path for a tidy finish—her first goal of the season.
But whatever optimism they generated quickly fizzled out.
Chawinga added a fourth for Kansas City in the 62nd minute, again assisted by Mace, who was everywhere on the pitch. The Current were clinical, confident, and clearly a class above.
Oshoala Subdued in Tough Outing
Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala, a marquee signing for Bay FC, had a quiet outing. Starved of quality service and often isolated up front.
She was substituted in the 67th minute for Samantha Malonson, ending a frustrating evening without a single shot on target.
Where Does Bay FC Go From Here?
Bay FC (2-2-4) now sits 11th in the 14-team NWSL table—a far cry from the lofty hopes tied to their attacking talents, including Oshoala and Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji.
They’ve now gone three games without a win and face Angel City FC at home on Saturday, May 17—a must-win if they are to remain competitive in the playoff race.
Stats That Tell the Story:
Shots on Target: Kansas City 7 – Bay FC 3
Goals Scored This Season: Bay FC – 8 (5th lowest) | Kansas City – 18 (league-high)
Winless Streak: Bay FC – 3 games
Substitution Note: Oshoala off at 67′, no goal involvement
