Category: Northern Super League

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Vancouver Rise crowned as inaugural NSL champions after dramatic comeback vs. AFC Toronto

The Vancouver Rise have finished off their inaugural Northern Super League campaign with a bang, as they lifted the Diana B. Matheson Cup as NSL champions at BMO Field on Saturday.  After a solid regular season campaign, one that saw them finish tied for second place with the Ottawa Rapid on 39 points, the Rise built on that in a big way in the playoffs.  … Continue reading Vancouver Rise crowned as inaugural NSL champions after dramatic comeback vs. AFC Toronto

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Vancouver Rise take important lead vs. Ottawa Rapid in leg 1 of NSL semi-finals

The Vancouver Rise have taken a big step towards reaching the first-ever Northern Super League final, as they defeated the Ottawa Rapid 2-1 in the first leg of their semi-final matchup at Swangard Stadium on Tuesday.  It ended up being a nervy game for the Rise, who took a 2-0 lead in the first half before letting Ottawa back into the match with a second-half … Continue reading Vancouver Rise take important lead vs. Ottawa Rapid in leg 1 of NSL semi-finals

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Vancouver Rise Academy caps off 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup with big 8-0 win 

The Vancouver Rise Academy capped off their participation in the 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup on a high note, as they defeated El Salvador side Alianza FC 8-0 at Willoughby Community Park on Thursday.  Thanks to that, they avoided finishing bottom of their five-team group, doing well to hold their own as a team mostly filled with players from the academy and the Rise’s League … Continue reading Vancouver Rise Academy caps off 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup with big 8-0 win 

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Vancouver Rise fall 3-0 to Ottawa Rapid in last home match of regular season

The Vancouver Rise’s hopes of finishing first in the Northern Super League table took a big hit on Saturday, as they fell 3-0 to the Ottawa Rapid at Swangard Stadium.  After suffering a tough 7-0 loss away to AFC Toronto last weekend, one that snapped an eight-game unbeaten run for the Rise, their troubles continued in this game, as they lost back-to-back games for the … Continue reading Vancouver Rise fall 3-0 to Ottawa Rapid in last home match of regular season

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Vancouver Rise starting to hit their stride after 2-1 win vs. AFC Toronto

The Vancouver Rise picked up their most important result of their inaugural season to date on Thursday, as they defeated the Northern Super League’s leaders, AFC Toronto, 2-1 at Swangard Stadium.  Despite going down 1-0 early on in the game, the Rise did well to respond with two goals before half-time, and then managed to hold on the rest of the way to pick up … Continue reading Vancouver Rise starting to hit their stride after 2-1 win vs. AFC Toronto

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Rise and the Return of Quinn: Week Nine in the NSL

The Vancouver Rise had their second rematch with the Montreal Roses and with the return of Quinn, with the stand outs of Jasmyn Spencer, Holly Ward, Lisa Perchersky and of course, the steadfast Morgan Mcaslan, there was hope for a strong match against the Roses. However, even the first minutes on the pitch were clouded by a sluggish pace from the Rise versus the electric … Continue reading Rise and the Return of Quinn: Week Nine in the NSL

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Vancouver Rise May Recap: Rising up the Table

With the Northern Super League returning from international break, we see the Rise currently second in the overall standings. The May 21st match up with Vancouver had the Halifax Tide hungry for a win, especially following the Rise walking away from the previous match up with a 1-0 win. The Tide’s ravenous energy was evident right out of the gate, keeping the Rise on their … Continue reading Vancouver Rise May Recap: Rising up the Table

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Vancouver Rising: A look at Vancouver’s first five games in the NSL

The inaugural season of the Northern Super League has been everything soccer fans would want – talented players, gripping games, and stories of victory and defeat playing on the field. The Vancouver Rise put all eyes on them right out of the gate, ready to show what they brought to the pitch. Lead by coach Anja Heiner-Moller, Rise had the honor of hosting the first … Continue reading Vancouver Rising: A look at Vancouver’s first five games in the NSL

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Thorny Start: Montréal Roses steal the show in Vancouver Rise’s Swangard debut

Following their dream start to their NSL campaign just over a week ago at BC Place, the Vancouver Rise were unable to build on that in their second match, as they fell to the Montréal Roses at Swangard Stadium on Sunday.  In a matchup pitting the first two victors in the league’s history, it’d be the Roses who’d be able to build on their opening … Continue reading Thorny Start: Montréal Roses steal the show in Vancouver Rise’s Swangard debut

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History Made: Rise Claim Victory in NSL Opener

Wednesday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Rise secured the first win in Northern Super League history, as they defeated the visiting Calgary Wild by a score of 1-0. You never quite know what to expect from the first match in a brand new league. There will always be a small sense of nervous uncertainty when it comes to these types of occasions, after all, … Continue reading History Made: Rise Claim Victory in NSL Opener

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