Albertin Montoya

Bay FC Defeated North Carolina in Thrilling Home Finale

Bay FC Defeated North Carolina in Thrilling Home Finale

After 82 tense minutes in Bay FC’s match against North Carolina Courage on Saturday night in San Jose, head coach Albertin Montoya could finally take a much-needed breath. “I think someone said that maybe I broke my vertical jump (record while) celebrating,” Montoya said. “I absolutely lost it because they deserved it.” Veteran defender Abby…

Bay FC Clings to Playoff Hopes After Loss to Kansas City

Bay FC Clings to Playoff Hopes After Loss to Kansas City

The last thing Bay FC needed entering the final two weeks of the regular season was a loss while battling for one of the last playoff spots in the NWSL. Unfortunately, after a 1-0 defeat to the Kansas City Current on Saturday night in San Jose, the team is now searching for answers as they…

Bay FC falls 5-2 to World Champs in International Friendly

Bay FC falls 5-2 to World Champs in International Friendly

San Jose –  Albertin Montoya, Bay FC head coach grew up as a passionate fan of FC Barcelona, one of the top soccer clubs in the world, ever since he was 10 years old. Tonight, he had the opportunity to manage against Barcelona’s women’s side. Despite Bay FC’s 5-2 loss, the experience will be a…

Bay FC’s win over Mexico’s Club America end Summer Cup, ready for second half of NWSL season

Bay FC’s win over Mexico’s Club America end Summer Cup, ready for second half of NWSL season

San Jose – Bay FC didn’t have a great start to the Summer Cup, losing their first two of the three group stage matches, but they had a strong finish in the club’s first international matchup. Maddie Moreau scored her second Bay FC goal of the season to spark their 2-1 win over Mexican side…

Bay FC needed more time in loss to Angel City FC

Bay FC needed more time in loss to Angel City FC

San Jose – Bay FC’s inaugural campaign has been full of learning moments, especially tonight in their 2-0 loss to SoCal rival Angel City FC in their NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup group stage match Friday night. The loss knocked Bay FC out of contention for advancing in the tournament after their 3-1…

Bay FC rallies back for first home win

Bay FC rallies back for first home win

San Jose – The new NWSL expansion Bay FC has a flair for the dramatics. In their first home win, Bay FC’s 3-2 victory over the Seattle Reign Sunday started with an own goal. Bay FC’s comeback with three second-half goals in the 104th minute. The final whistle blew as Bay FC notched their first…

Bay FC draws sell-out crowd in home debut

Bay FC draws sell-out crowd in home debut

San Jose – Albertin Montoya (Bay FC) remembers a time when women’s football was niche, a small loyal fan with up to 2,000-4,000 fans. Games were played in a small college field and post-game interviews with just, at most, a handful of reporters on the pitch after the match.  Montoya walked into his press conference…