[1] Bay Cities FC announced its intention to play in the National Independent Soccer Association in April 2021.
[2] Following participation in the league's 2021 Independent Cup, finishing with a record of 0-1-1, the team was officially accepted into NISA for the 2022 season.
[3][4] The team's first home game at Sequoia High School Stadium was a preseason friendly against Liga MX side Club Tijuana' Under-23 team.
[5][6] After trailing by two goals, Josiah Romero scored twice in the second half with the game ending in a draw, 2–2, in front of over 1,000 spectators.
Source: Match reports As a National Independent Soccer Association club, Bay Cities FC made its Open Cup debut in the Second Round.