Claire Hutton Joins Bay FC on Five-Year Contract

Bay FC has secured their standout midfielder’s future.

Claire Hutton and the club, based in San José/San Francisco, have agreed to a five-year deal that runs through the 2030 National Women’s Soccer League season. Hutton joined Bay FC on February 11 after being traded from the Kansas City Current for $1.1 million.

The specific terms of the contract were not disclosed by Bay FC.

“I am excited to make this commitment to Bay FC,” Hutton said in a press release. “This club has real ambition, and I’ve felt supported in both the team and my growth since the beginning. This feels like a mutual investment, with the club believing in me and me believing in our vision. I’m eager to keep working with this group to achieve success and represent the Bay Area over the next five years.”

Hutton played in Bay FC’s first two matches of the season: a 2-1 win against Denver Summit on March 14 and a 3-1 loss to Angel City FC on March 21. She started both games and played the full 90 minutes.

“Claire is a great player, and we’re thrilled to have her sign this new five-year contract,” said Bay FC head coach Emma Coates in a press release. “She’s already made a strong impact at the club, and I believe her contributions will not only help us now but also shape our success in the future. This is a significant step in building something special here, and Claire is a key part of that.”

Hutton originally signed with the Kansas City Current ahead of the 2024 season. Over two seasons with the Current, she made 41 starts in 47 games, recording three assists and logging 3,471 regular-season minutes.

The 20-year-old is also a member of the U.S. women’s national team, having made her debut in February 2025 during the SheBelieves Cup. Hutton has 15 appearances and one goal for the U.S. national team and captained the squad in a friendly against Paraguay on January 24 this year.

Bay FC is set to face the North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, March 28.