OL Reign came from behind to defeat Bay FC 3-2 in the NWSL Group Stage on Saturday. The visitors took an early lead through two goals in the first ten minutes before Bay FC fought back to level. A late surge from OL Reign proved decisive, with K. Barry and J. Fishlock scoring after the hour mark to secure all three points.
M. Fishel opened the scoring for OL Reign in the fifth minute, and M. Dahlien doubled the visitors' advantage just five minutes later. Bay FC showed character to respond through H. Bebar's goal in the thirteenth minute. The hosts thought they had restored parity in the twenty-third minute when D. Bailey's effort found the net, but the goal was cancelled by VAR for offside.
Bay FC controlled much of the first half, earning a yellow card for M. Fishel just before the interval. The visitors grew into the game after the break, with C. Conti and S. Meza picking up bookings in the second half. K. Barry's goal in the seventy-fifth minute broke the deadlock, and J. Fishlock sealed the victory with a late strike in the eighty-fifth minute.
Bay FC dominated possession at 55 per cent and registered 100 attacks, but OL Reign proved more clinical. The visitors recorded eight shots on target compared to Bay FC's three, and created three big chances to one. Bay FC failed to convert their opportunities, while OL Reign's efficiency made the difference. The away side's defensive work stood up under pressure despite being on the back foot for long periods.
The result moves OL Reign further clear in eighth place with 34 points from 22 games. Bay FC remain in fifteenth on 22 points, unable to afford another slip in their campaign. The visitors extended their unbeaten run while the hosts continue to search for consistency in this group stage.