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When National Women’s Soccer League games resumed following the mid-season break, Bay FC and Houston Dash played to a dramatic 2-2 draw at PayPal Park. The game on August 2 served as a prime example of Bay FC’s position in the table and showcased both the good and poor qualities that the San Francisco-based team has displayed this season.
Bay’s defensive lapse — allowing an unmarked Sophie Schmidt to equalize late — reflected their inconsistency thus far. But their attack, driven by creative midfield play and wide combinations, showed promise. Their offense combines power, pace, and creativity, but it’s midfielder Taylor Huff’s ascendancy as Bay’s prime creative attacker that has become a significant factor in their success.
The 22-year-old American has been a revelation since signing her first professional contract in January out of Florida State University. Huff has become the glue that controls and feeds the attacking system.
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