Santa Clara University alumni-founded NWSL team Bay FC (3-2-3) hosted Boston Legacy FC (2-3-5) on Friday, May 15 at PayPal Park. Bay FC co-founders include former Bronco women’s soccer players Brandi Chastain ’91, Danielle Slaton ’02, Aly Wagner ’02 and Leslie Osborne ’05. The game celebrated Santa Clara University Night and Educator Night. Bay FC created several scoring opportunities in the first half but was unable to capitalize. In the closing minutes to halftime, Boston defender Bianca St-Georges was awarded a red card when attempting to challenge Bay FC midfielder Claire Hutton. At halftime, Ricardo Padilla, programs director for mission, culture and student engagement of the Santa Clara University School of Engineering, was honored as one of the educators for his dedication to supporting students. “It’s a big honor to be recognized. It’s not necessarily for recognition. To have someone at professional sports nominate me is really touching. The work is being noticed by people that I never thought would notice the work,” said Padilla. After the halftime celebrations, Bay FC finally broke through in the 51st minute when midfielder Dorian Bailey scored the opening goal. Boston responded in the 62nd minute after forward Aissata Traore was fouled in the penalty box, resulting in a penalty kick for Boston. Striker Amanda Gutierres scored the goal to tie up the match. Despite many late opportunities for Bay FC, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Although Bay FC’s founders are deeply connected to Santa Clara University, none of the current players share ties to the University. However, a Santa Clara connection appeared on the opposing team. Boston defender and former Bronco Annie Karich joined the club in July 2025 as the organization’s first-ever signing. She became the second Santa Clara women’s soccer alumna to join an NWSL expansion team. “The lessons that I learned at Santa Clara were to be humble, to push yourself for more, and to stay hungry. Have that growth mindset and always want to improve, no matter where you’re at. It’s helped me to never settle and to always want more for myself,” said Karich. 📝: @aneeka.sideline 📷: Dylan Ryu

A Santa Clara University student was the victim of a possible attempted abduction near Guadalupe Hall at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to an SCU Bronco Alert.  The female student was approached by a male subject, who asked for her phone number before grabbing her phone and hand to pull her toward his car. She did not enter the vehicle, and was then assisted by a community member back into the building.  The subject—a middle eastern male, according to the University’s Campus Safety Services—was wearing a red PUMA shirt, dark pants and shoes, and dark headwear. His vehicle, a silver or gray sedan, was last seen turning onto El Camino Real near the University’s School of Education and Counseling Psychology.  The Santa Clara Police Department is currently investigating. Campus Safety encourages students not to engage with the subject and instead call them at 408-554-4444 or 911 with information or sightings.  This is an ongoing story; updates to follow.  📝 @molly.kaspura 📸 @ninaglickphoto