Bay FC goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz named a finalist for 2026 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year, presented by e.l.f.
Fans can participate in final selection process and vote for Silkowitz at NWSLSoccer.com through Nov. 11
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2026) – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today that Bay FC goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz has been named a finalist for NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year, presented by e.l.f. Silkowitz is one of three finalists, and is the first Bay FC goalkeeper named a finalist for the annual honor. The winner will be announced live at the NWSL awards, presented by AT&T, Wednesday, Nov. 18 from Washington, D.C. and broadcast on ESPN2. Fans can participate in voting for all NWSL end-of-season awards and vote for Silkowitz at NWSLSoccer.com through Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. PT.
“We are all very happy for Jordan being named a finalist for NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year,” said head coach Emma Coates. “Her winning mentality and work ethic are second to none, and we’ve seen that translate into world-class performances throughout the year. It’s not just the big saves, but also her distribution, command of her area and decisions under pressure that give the team confidence. I’ve said many times throughout the year that she was playing like the best goalkeeper in the league and it’s great to see her being recognized for it.”
“Being named a finalist for NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year means so much,” said Silkowitz. “I’m proud of the work and perseverance it’s taken to get here, but even more grateful for the people I get to share this with. My teammates, coaches and family have been such a big part of my journey. I want to keep growing and give this team everything I have.”
Silkowitz delivered a breakout campaign in her second full NWSL season. Her 115 saves were the second most by a goalkeeper in a single season in league history and made her one of just seven goalkeepers to record 100 saves in a single regular season. She finished the campaign with seven clean sheets, setting a new single-season club record, and with a 72.26% save percentage, good for fifth among all goalkeepers to play at least half their team’s matches this season.
All season, Silkowitz had a knack for the big stop, finishing with nine nominations for NWSL Save of the Week presented by e.l.f., tied for the most in the league. She won the weekly fan vote in Week 6 for a penalty denial in a 1-0 win at San Diego Wave FC and Week 26 for a sprawling grab against in-state rival Angel City FC. She recorded nine or more saves on three occasions, the most by any goalkeeper in 2026. Her 12 stops April 25 at Gotham FC marked the most by a goalkeeper in any single match this season and also set a new club record for saves in a single game.
The 2026 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year will be announced live at the 2026 NWSL Awards, presented by AT&T, Wednesday, Nov. 18. The annual awards show is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. PT on ESPN2 from Lisner Auditorium at The George Washington University. In addition to the Goalkeeper of the Year, the awards show will also present the league’s Best XI presented by Amazon Prime, Most Valuable Player presented by AT&T, Rookie of the Year presented by Ally, Defender of the Year, Coach of the Year, Midfielder of the Year, and Golden Boot. The ceremony will also recognize the winner of the Lauren Holiday Impact Award presented by Nationwide, for which Bay FC midfielder Hannah Bebar is one of 16 finalists representing each club across the league.
Bay FC fans can secure their spot at 2027 home matches today with a season ticket membership at BayFC.com/tickets. Fans can stay tuned for announcements including the 2027 season schedule, promotional calendar, and more exciting events and opportunities throughout the offseason on BayFC.com and the club’s social media channels.
About Bay Football Club
Bay Football Club (Bay FC) is the professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area and the 14th team to join the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Bay FC was established in April 2023 and co-founded by USWNT legends Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton, and Aly Wagner in partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street and an investor group of leading tech, business and sports executives. Sixth Street’s investment is the largest institutional investment to date in a women’s professional sports franchise. Bay FC is changing the face of women’s soccer as we know it. Beginning play in the 2024 season, we are building a squad that will play the beautiful game with power, passion, energy, and creativity. Tickets are now on sale for Bay FC at https://bayfc.com and fans can follow Bay FC’s social channels (@wearebayfc) for the latest news, merchandise, and events.
