Vancouver Rise FC Makes History With Unbeaten Streak
Vancouver Rise FC defeated AFC Toronto 1-0 on Aug. 17 at BMO Field, tying the Northern Super League record with five straight unbeaten matches. Jessica De Filippo scored the lone goal early in the second half, while goalkeeper Morgan McAslan earned her sixth clean sheet. Despite playing a man down after Jasmyne Spencer’s red card, Rise FC became the first team in league history to win short-handed. The club sits fourth with 23 points and next faces Ottawa Rapid FC on Aug. 24.