Ottawa has been selected as the host city for the upcoming Northern Super League championship game on November 14th. The decisive match, where the Diana B. Matheson Cup will be up for grabs, is scheduled to take place at TD Place. The playoffs leading up to the championship game will span two weeks, and the detailed schedule will be released in the near future.
In tribute to the renowned Canadian soccer icon and co-founder of the NSL, Diana Matheson, the trophy acknowledges the league’s champion and signifies the continuous advancement of professional women’s soccer in Canada. At the moment, Ottawa Rapid FC holds the top position in the NSL standings with a record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Last season, Vancouver Rise FC emerged as the champions in the league’s debut year, showcasing the growing strength of women’s soccer in the country.