Salmon Bay FC (W) 3–0 Tacoma Galaxy (W)
USL WLW | Match Date: June 25, 2026

Salmon Bay FC Women produced a dominant display at home on Thursday, sweeping aside Tacoma Galaxy with a convincing 3–0 victory in USL WLW action. The win extends Salmon Bay’s unbeaten run and pushes them closer to the top of the league table, while Tacoma Galaxy are left searching for answers after a second consecutive defeat.

Match Overview

From the first minute, Salmon Bay imposed their style — quick passing, intelligent movement, and relentless pressure. They created several early chances, finally breaking through midway through the first half. A second goal shortly before the interval gave them firm control, and a third early in the second half effectively ended the contest. Tacoma Galaxy never truly threatened the Salmon Bay goal, as the home defense stood resolute.

Key Moments

• 27' – Opening goal: Salmon Bay captain and midfielder Alice Kim fired a low shot from 20 yards that deflected past the Tacoma goalkeeper to make it 1–0.
• 43' – Second goal: A well-worked corner routine found forward Sarah Johansson unmarked at the back post, and she volleyed home from close range.
• 53' – Third goal: A brilliant through ball from defender Maria Gonzalez split the Tacoma backline; striker Lena Okafor raced through and chipped the advancing keeper.
• 68' – Tacoma's best chance: A long-range effort from Galaxy midfielder Jenna Torres forced a fine save from Salmon Bay goalkeeper Emily Renton, keeping the clean sheet intact.

Tactical Story

Salmon Bay dominated possession with a 4-3-3 formation that allowed their full-backs to overlap and create overloads wide. Tacoma Galaxy sat deep in a 4-4-2 but struggled to contain the movement of Salmon Bay’s front three. The home side’s high press prevented Tacoma from building from the back, forcing long balls that were comfortably dealt with by the central defenders. Salmon Bay’s midfield trio — Kim, Rachel Torres, and Hanna Vogel — controlled the tempo and dictated play throughout.

Standout Players

• Alice Kim (Salmon Bay): Scored the opener and ran the midfield with her passing and leadership.
• Lena Okafor (Salmon Bay): A constant threat with her pace and composure — her goal was a moment of real quality.
• Emily Renton (Salmon Bay): Made one crucial save to preserve the clean sheet; otherwise a calm presence in goal.
• Jenna Torres (Tacoma Galaxy): Worked hard in midfield and had the visitors’ only real shot on target.

Season & Table Impact

The result lifts Salmon Bay FC to 13 points from 6 matches, keeping them in the top three of the USL WLW standings and building momentum ahead of a crucial derby match next week. For Tacoma Galaxy, the defeat drops them to 7 points, and with injuries mounting, head coach Lisa Park will need to find a solution quickly to halt their slide.

Salmon Bay FC (W) next host Portland Roses on July 1, while Tacoma Galaxy (W) welcome Seattle Sounders Women as they look to return to winning ways.