Bay FC NWSL has completed its 2026 squad with 20 returning players and 8 new additions, including forward Keira Barry and defender Anouk Denton. The club has also added Italian National Team captain forward Cristiana Girelli on loan from Juventus FC and Argentina captain Aldana Cometti via transfer from French side FC Fleury. Four players on the roster have Bay Area ties, with Menlo Park native defender Abby Dahlkemper and UC Berkeley product defender Sydney Collins among them. The team's head coach, Emma Coates, has named defender Sydney Collins as the club's captain, with midfielders Hannah Bebar and Claire Hutton serving as vice-captains. Bay FC opens the 2026 season on March 14 against expansion side Denver Summit FC at PayPal Park. Single-match tickets are on sale now at BayFC.com/tickets. Defender Alyssa Malonson has been placed on the season-ending injury list, while defender Heather Gilchrist has been placed on the 45-Day Injury List. The club's leadership group also includes midfielder Caroline Conti and defenders Caprice Dydasco and Maddie Moreau. Bay FC's 2026 roster includes a mix of experienced players and new signings, with a focus on building a strong team for the upcoming season. The club's fans will be eager to see the new players in action, particularly Girelli and Cometti, who bring international experience to the team. With the season opener just around the corner, Bay FC NWSL is ready to take on the challenge of the 2026 NWSL season.