Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala will face her former club FC Barcelona since her departure in an international club friendly on Tuesday, August 27......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The Super Falcons forward joined the National Women’s Soccer League club in February and is expected to face her former teammates at their new home ground, PayPal Park in San Jose.
Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart shared his thoughts on the match that will take place in between the NWSL regular season: “Bay FC is building a global sports franchise grounded in the Bay Area. Both Bay FC and FC Barcelona are committed to growing women’s soccer here and abroad.
He added, “The match will feature an unparalleled amount of talent with World Cup Champions and national team players across numerous countries, so we encourage fans to purchase tickets early as we anticipate tickets will be flying off the site.”
29-year-old Oshoala is regarded as a legend having scored 85 goals in 101 matches from 2019 to 2024.
The record six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year winner won four Primera División, three UEFA Women’s Champions League, four Supercopa de España Femenina, three Copa de la Reina, and one Copa Catalunya title with the club, emerging as the Primera División Top scorer with 20 goals in the 2021/22 season.
The former Liverpool and Arsenal striker has become a mainstay at Bay FC, scoring their first goal in the 1–0 victory against Angel City on her NWSL debut.