San Jose's PayPal Park served as the stage for the biggest night in women's soccer.

Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League championship game 1-0.

It's just one of many major sporting events coming to the Bay Area in the next few months.

"Oh, it's amazing," said Vanessa Valentine. "The support here in San Jose, the support here in San Francisco it's tremendous."

For Vanessa Valentine, soccer is her life. She plays and coaches for Cali Beach Soccer Club.

"It's a sport that I've played since I was 5 years old, grew up playing, played in college," Valentine recalled. "Played a little pro afterwards."

While she knows how engaging the sport is, she appreciates more people catching on, especially in the Bay Area. The neighboring city, Santa Clara, wil

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