In their inaugural season, the Bay FC made it to the playoffs, but after a tough fight, they lost to the Washington Spirit on Sunday.

Trinity Rodman’s cross was deflected into the goal in extra time to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in the first round of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs

Bay FC head coach Albertin Montoya said the disappointment around the team days after its quarterfinal defeat was a good thing. It means that the expansion club had expectations in its first year and will head into the offseason with a clear goal of going further.