"The move, which was announced Tuesday morning, had been rumored recently as Oshoala appeared in just one of Bay's five matches since the NWSL's summer break, subbing on for 15 minutes in an Aug. 13 loss to San Diego Wave FC at PayPal Park. She was excused from the team's match Monday evening at Angel City FC a 2-1 loss as she reportedly traveled to Riyadh for a physical exam to seal the deal."
"Asisat has been an incredibly important part of Bay FC history, not only with her impact on the pitch but also through the energy, professionalism, and kindness she brought every day, Bay FC sporting director Matt Potter said in a statement. She is a world-class player and an even better person, and we are grateful for everything she contributed to our club in its first season. We wish her nothing but success as she takes this next step in her career with Al-Hilal."
"Oshoala, 30, scored Bay FC's first-ever goal last March in the team's inaugural match, a 1-0 win at Angel City. She added six more regular-season goals last season to lead the team, then scored the first playoff goal in franchise history last November in a loss to Washington. She started 23 of the club's 25 NWSL matches in 2024 and played more than 1,800 minutes for Bay FC."
Asisat Oshoala, a six-time African women's player of the year and Bay FC's top scorer, is leaving Bay FC to join Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal. The move followed rumors after Oshoala appeared in only one of Bay's five matches following the NWSL summer break and missed a recent match while reportedly traveling to Riyadh for a physical exam. Oshoala scored Bay FC's first-ever goal in March and led the team with seven regular-season goals last season, including the franchise's first playoff goal. She started 23 of 25 NWSL matches in 2024 and logged 1,800 minutes. Oshoala's 2025 role diminished to 458 minutes with five starts, and she won her fourth Women's African Cup of Nations with Nigeria in July.
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