Everything Bay Goals

In this episode Anna and Zach dive deep into Bay's exciting 3 goal stunner over North Carolina. They talk the Alex Pfeiffer of it all, break down the goals scored, discuss the multitude of firsts that occurred during the game, and take a look at some numbers from both the game (and how sometimes they don't stack up) and seasons past. They then look ahead to the next game, home against the Washington Spirit, with a potential axe to grind. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the unfortunate realities in Bay's loss to Angel City, what we can learn, and why it's not the end of the world.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the Hocking trade (wtf?), Bay's win over Denver, and questions around Bay's attack. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Bay's new coaching hire, the offseason roster moves, preseason results, and what we expect from Bay going into their 3rd season as a club.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss roster construction, the contracts up at the end of this season, and Bay's farfetched playoff dream dying in Portland. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the rise in intra-league transfer spending, Bay's search for their next President/CEO, and breakdown the team's performances against Orlando, Gotham, & Utah. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss recent NWSL transfers, Head Coach Albertin Montoya stepping down at the end of the season and what it means for the next phase of Bay FC, and the game against Kansas City . Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Oshoala's transfer, Bay v Angel City, Bay's confounding xG situation, & discuss Valkyries expansion success in relation to Bay FC. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the curse of NWSL Commissioners, the record breaking weekend at Oracle Park, how vastly different the first and second half of Bay v Spirit was, and provide a Montoya Temperature Check. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Bay roster news and thoughts (03:19), look at the NWSL weekend (12:51), touch on the Chicago game (18:03), and break down what Bay looked like against San Diego (24:00).Follow ⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss all that has happened while they have been away (signings, contract extensions, international break), the disappointing draw to Houston, and dive into some listener questions. If we didn't get to your question this episode, we plan to address them all in future episodes. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss intra-league loans (16:54), Mia Fishel potentially coming to the NWSL (25:18), and dive into the win over Portland (33:19).Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the rumor surrounding Jona Giráldez leaving the Spirit for Lyon (6:45) before lamenting that 2-2 draw to Houston (14:49), and diving into Hocking and Bebar's impact.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss notable Bay inclusions and omissions on the USWNT U-23 roster, they discuss the victory over Angel City and the preceding results, and dive into where Bay is at this season, how that aligns with expectations and what they hope to see moving forward.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Bay's game at Oracle Park (2:50) and recap the NWSL weekend (13:16) before discussing Bay's win at NC (16:11) where we explore the question: Who does our offense flow through effectively?Follow ⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach recap the NWSL weekend (2:48) before discussing the disastrous performance against Chicago (6:53).Follow ⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach sit down with Crystal and Manal from Bridge Brigade, Bay FC's very own independent supporters group. Find their socials and chants here: https://taplink.cc/bridgebrigadeFollow ⁠EBG⁠ on InstagramFollow ⁠⁠Anna⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Zach⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠EBG⁠⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss national team call ups (2:17) and introduce a new segment: Good Behavior Watch (9:21). They then jump into Bay's 2-0 loss to the Spirit (14:49) where they ruminate on Montoya’s game management, continue to wax poetic about how good the rookies are, breakdown some of the numbers, and preview the April 13th home game against Chicago (53:08).Follow EBG on InstagramFollow ⁠Anna⁠, ⁠Zach⁠, and ⁠EBG⁠ on BlueskyCheck out the ⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach run through NWSL weekend (03:52). They then deep dive into Bay's home opener win against Louisville (07:11). They discuss the lineup (13:05), Lema’s goal (30:41), get into some stats (35:50), and take some listener questions on the formation and what future games may hold (48:11). Check out the ⁠Song of the Match playlist⁠Follow ⁠Anna⁠, ⁠Zach⁠, and ⁠EBG⁠ on BlueskyEmail us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach touch on Catherine Paulson's short term deal (02:47), the Montoya investigation (06:46), Bay naming Dahlkemper & Boade as captains (10:43), Sabrina Ionescu joining Bay ownership (13:07), and recap NWSL opening weekend (15:27). They then dive into Bay's game against Utah, talking all things formation, debuts, and look at the underlying numbers (20:51). Then they look ahead to the home opener against Louisville (55:26). Check out the Song of the Match playlistFollow Anna, Zach, and EBG on BlueskyEmail us at: [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the hiring of Graeme Abel & his subsequent resignation, Abel's tenure at Oregon & the investigation into his behavior, and try to contextualize all of this within the NWSL who is only a few years out from the Yates report. Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on Bluesky (@BayGoalsPod.bsky.social) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the signing of Hannah Bebar, Katelyn Rowland’s unexpected retirement announcement, and evaluate these two pieces of news in relation to Bay's roster construction and goalkeeping situation.Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on Bluesky (@BayGoalsPod.bsky.social) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the signings of Karlie Lema & Taylor Huff, what Jen Beattie's retirement & Castellanos' contract buyout mean for Bay, and Savy King being traded to Angel City.*This episode was recorded before the signing of Hannah Bebar.*

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the status of Bay’s rookie contracts (1:51), front office moves (11:15), the shocking Alex Loera trade (18:41), and touch upon Becky’s retirement and the Denver expansion bid (41:28)

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Lily Yohannes’ USWNT commitment (06:40), the NCAA tournament (13:43), the loss to the Spirit (19:09), they wax poetic about what those 4 minutes Bay held the lead meant (40:17), and dive into some listener questions about free agents and the off season (47:17). 

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss the good news that abounds for Bay (03:23), Bay’s historic win over Houston (17:40), and preview their first ever playoff game (35:00). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected].

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Malonson's USWNT call up, the infantilization of woso, the win over the Courage, and what Racheal Kundananji means for this team. Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected].

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Angel City circumventing the salary cap and what it says about the league (05:42), go deep on that devastating Gotham loss and why it's not the end of the world (18:40), and breakdown the playoff picture as it currently stands (50:28). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected].

In this episode Anna and Zach breakdown how the weekend's results impact Bay's playoff chances (06:34), Jordan Silkowitz's contract extension and what it means for the goalkeeping situation (09:42), the 1-0 victory over the Reign (18:52), and look ahead to Gotham and the end of the season (48:38). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

Anna & Zach discuss Oshoala’s role for Bay (15:12), the state of the playoff race (26:27), Savy King & U20 World Cup (31:24), Bay announcing their Treasure Island training facility (38:16), and dive into the heartbreaking loss to Orlando (46:21). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

Anna & Zach discuss concerns with multi-club ownership (05:44), the U20 World Cup (20:07), and Bay taking a point away from North Carolina (25:09). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

Anna & Zach discuss Alex Morgan’s retirement (12:47), the Trader Joe’s sponsorship (24:06), Bay doing the double over Racing (32:00), and they preview the NCC match (52:00). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

Anna & Zach discuss Bay’s summer transfer window and the state of the roster (07:44), the Barcelona game (40:49), and the emphatic victory over Portland (44:32). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

Anna & Zach discuss free agency (02:17), Proulx transferred out to Juve, Dahlkemper transferred in from San Diego (11:27), and Bay’s disappointing loss to Utah. They also look ahead to Portland on Friday (31:30).

In this episode Anna and Zach breakdown the Summer Cup games & dig in to what it means for the team (11:07). They discuss Bay’s Olympians & the tournament at large (48:19). We’ve also got our very first cold open! 

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Bay’s tough loss to the Spirit & their hope for the rest of the season, the Scarlett Camberos trade, & their expectations for the Summer Cup.

In this episode Anna and Zach recap this week's Bay news including Olympic rosters and some speculation (3:40). They also dive into Utah cleaning house (30:40), and the bombshell news out of San Diego with staff coming forward about toxicity and the unsafe environment at the club and the importance of workplace protections (42:58). They then dive into Bay’s win over Louisville on a very hot day (1:13:04). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach are joined by Skye (@skyfyefutbol) of the Shea Butter FC Podcast to discuss Bay v Angel City & touch upon Casey Stoney getting sacked (00:40), then later Anna & Zach dive into the shocking news of Lucy Rushton resigning as Bay's GM (47:27), and address Trinity Rodman's comments re Korbin Albert & what it says about the USWNT (1:00:17). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss current transfers and market moves (7:42), Reading FC and the challenges facing women's clubs & academies (13:31), and they breakdown the Utah result that no one saw coming (35:02). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Bay FC's win over Chicago on a historic day at Wrigley Field (23:26), Pride Night against Utah (49:45), Anna breaks down potential outcomes for the rest of the season (53:25), and they answer listener questions (1:10:40) Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Man City suing the Prem (7:41), the new look USWNT (13:38), the dire coaching situation in WoSo (16:57), and provide their very own SOTU on Bay FC (24:33). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Emma Hayes’ first USWNT camp (17:21), international moves into the NWSL (26:02), and the whiplash of Bay FC’s season so far punctuated by a W vs SD and a loss to Gotham (36:49). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach get to sit down with Austin Buchanan and Arielle Dror from Bay FC's Technical team to discuss how data and analytics are implemented for scouting and strategy, how players like Princess and Kayla Sharples end up on Bay FC's radar, and what people may not know about data & analytics in the soccer space. Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna and Zach discuss Marta and Kelley O'Hara's retirements (12:37), this week in the NWSL (19:56), breakdown Bay's games against Portland & Chicago (31:12) and chat about the opposition Savy King has had to face off against. Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode we discuss 2027 World Cup bid news (5:34), this week in the NWSL (9:48), breakdown Bay's game against San Diego (19:28) and parse if Montoya is in the hot seat (43:27). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode we discuss NWSL trades (1:33), Alex Loera's ACL injury (19:50) despondently recap the loss against Kansas City (36:18) and preview the team's away trip to San Diego (1:00:26). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode we discuss Maria Sanchez & Houston, Mike Norris & Portland, and the international break (1:24). We also breakdown Bay's match against Seattle (16:16) and preview the team's upcoming away trip to Kansas City (59:55). Make sure to rate the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode we discuss Korbin Albert's homophobic and transphobic social media activity (1:33) , Bay v Houston (12:26), and the international break (65:24). Make sure to give the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna (gnocchi_fc) and Zach (@SomeCruzDude) discuss NWSL news (02:34), recap weekend 2 (16:27), Alex Loera and the "internal club matter" (19:48), Bay v Spirit (37:38), and briefly preview the home opener against the Houston Dash (1:06:00). Make sure to give the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]

In this episode Anna (gnocchi_fc) and Zach (@SomeCruzDude) discuss NWSL opening weekend (06:45), dive into Bay FC's win over Angel City (16:30), their post match thoughts (60:09), and briefly preview the Spirit match (71:36). Make sure to give the pod 5 stars, follow us on twitter (@BayGoalsPod) and email us any of your questions [email protected]