Vancouver Rise FC beats Montreal Roses 2-1 at Swangard Stadium, staying undefeated and moving into second place in the Northern Super League.
Vancouver Rise FC Triumphs Over Montreal Roses FC
Dominant Home Performance Secures Win
Vancouver Rise FC maintained its undefeated run Saturday, defeating the Montreal Roses FC 2-1 at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. The victory marks another strong showing at home, where Rise FC now leads with 18 points from 10 matches in the Northern Super League.
Climbing the Northern Super League Standings
The win moves Rise FC into second place with 29 points, trailing league leaders AFC Toronto, who hold 35 points. With one of the league’s strongest records, the team is positioning itself for a playoff push in Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league.
Key Players Drive the Action
Montreal opened the scoring with a goal from Tanya Boychuk, but Vancouver responded quickly. In the 23rd minute, Holly Ward equalized, assisted by Quinn. Later, Quinn set up Lisa Pechersky, who curled a stunning shot into the top corner, securing the decisive goal for the Rise FC.
New Talent Joins the Squad
Earlier Saturday, the Rise FC announced the signing of Canadian forward Latifah Abdu from the Montréal Roses FC. “I’m proud to be joining Vancouver Rise FC,” Abdu said. “I look forward to participating in this new project and growing with my new teammates.”
Looking Ahead: Next Home Match
The Rise FC will return to Swangard Stadium on September 6, facing the Calgary Wild FC at 4 p.m. Fans can expect another competitive matchup as the team continues to chase the top spots in the league.
The Road to the Semifinals
The Northern Super League features six clubs: Vancouver Rise FC, Calgary Wild FC, Halifax Tides FC, Montréal Roses, Ottawa Rapid FC, and AFC Toronto. The top four teams at season’s end advance to the semifinals, keeping the playoff race wide open.
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