In Northern Super League action on Saturday, Jessica De Filippo netted a goal at the 10-minute mark, securing a crucial 1-0 victory for the Vancouver Rise against the Montreal Roses on the road. This win marked Vancouver’s second successful away victory this week, following their 2-0 triumph over the Ottawa Rapid on Wednesday.
With a record of 11-7-6, the Rise are currently leading the Canadian professional women’s soccer league standings, holding a three-point advantage over both Ottawa and Montreal, who share a 10-8-6 record. Toronto has already secured the top spot in the league standings, while Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa have clinched the remaining playoff berths. The teams will now prepare for the two-leg semifinals based on their positions in the league after next week’s matches.
The league’s final match, scheduled for November 15 at Toronto’s BMO Field, will see the victor claim the prestigious Diana B. Matheson Cup. Vancouver’s goalkeeper, Morgan McAslan, showcased a stellar performance by making three crucial saves to secure her second consecutive clean sheet.
On the same day, the Calgary Wild, led by Meggie Dougherty Howard’s two goals and Grace Stordy’s contribution, defeated the Halifax Tides 3-1 in a match that saw the visiting team eliminated from playoff contention. The Wild improved their record to 8-14-2, while Syd Kennedy managed to score the lone goal for the last-placed Halifax team, which now stands at 3-14-7.
