Ottawa has been selected as the host city for the upcoming Northern Super League championship game scheduled for November 14th. The decisive match, vying for the coveted Diana B. Matheson Cup, will be held at TD Place. Over the two weeks leading up to the championship game, the playoffs will be conducted, with the detailed schedule set to be revealed in the following weeks.
The trophy, named in tribute to Canadian soccer icon and NSL co-founder Diana Matheson, serves as a token of appreciation for the league champion and signifies the ongoing advancement of professional women’s soccer in Canada. Leading the NSL standings is Ottawa Rapid FC with a record of 10 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws.
In the previous season, Vancouver Rise FC emerged victorious in the league’s inaugural year, claiming the championship title.