How to Watch Bay FC vs Portland Thorns FC: Stream NWSL Live, TV Channel

Abby Dahlkemper and Bay FC will take on Mackenzie Arnold and the Portland Thorns on Saturday night in NWSL action.

On Saturday night, Bay FC will host the Portland Thorns at PayPal Park for what should be a dynamic West Coast showdown in the NWSL. Bay FC is still young to the NWSL, playing its inaugural season in 2024, but the team is finding a rhythm this season and has shown strength with a record of 3-3-4 so far. The team is currently in 11th place in the league standings with 12 points, but could easily move up as there are two other teams who also boast 12 points. A win on Saturday would allow Bay FC to move up to ninth place. Led by forward Racheal Asisat Oshoala and goalkeeper Melissa Lowder anchoring the defense, Bay FC has shown its capability to play with the best.

How to Watch Bay FC vs Portland Thorns FC Today:

Game Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ION

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Meanwhile, the Portland Thorns are coming into the match looking to hold onto their position near the top of the table. The team is currently in seventh place in the standings with a record of 4-4-2 for a total of 16 points. Despite a slow start to the season, the Thorns have begun to find a comfortable form of play which has them producing solid offense. With expectant Sophia Smith out, Reilyn Turner has stepped up as the team’s top producer, boasting three goals this season along with Jayden Perry who continues to be one of the league’s most dangerous defenders with her ability to come from the back and assist with the team’s attack.

Defensively, Bay FC will need to stay compact and disciplined to withstand Portland’s high press and fluid attack. For the Thorns, the key will be breaking down Bay’s midfield resistance and avoiding lapses that have led to dropped points in prior matches.

With passionate home support behind them at PayPal Park, Bay FC hopes to notch a statement win, but the Thorns’ experience and firepower could prove too much if they hit their stride early. Expect a hard-fought contest with playoff implications beginning to take shape.

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