Jessica De Filippo found the back of the net at the 10-minute mark, securing a crucial 1-0 victory for the Vancouver Rise against the Montreal Roses in Northern Super League play over the weekend. This win marked Vancouver’s second road victory over a playoff-bound team in the same week, following their 2-0 triumph over the Ottawa Rapid.
With a record of 11-7-6, the Rise head into the final week of the Canadian professional women’s soccer league’s inaugural season holding a three-point lead over both Ottawa and Montreal, who stand at 10-8-6 each, vying for the second position in the six-team league. Toronto has already secured the top spot in the standings, while Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa have clinched the remaining three playoff berths. The teams will face off in two-leg semifinals based on their final standings after next week’s matches.
The league final is scheduled for November 15 at Toronto’s BMO Field, where the victor will claim the prestigious Diana B. Matheson Cup. Vancouver’s goalkeeper, Morgan McAslan, delivered a stellar performance with three saves, earning her second consecutive clean sheet.
In another game on Saturday, Meggie Dougherty Howard shone with a brace as the Calgary Wild defeated the Halifax Tides 3-1. Grace Stordy also contributed a goal for the Wild, who now hold a record of 8-14-2. Syd Kennedy managed to score the lone goal for the last-place Halifax team, which currently sits at 3-14-7.
Fans can catch the full match replays and highlights of the weekend action to stay updated on the Northern Super League matchups.