Ottawa has been selected to host the upcoming Northern Super League championship game on November 14th. The final match for the Diana B. Matheson Cup, a winner-takes-all event, will be held at TD Place. The playoffs leading up to the championship will span two weeks, and the complete schedule will be disclosed in the near future. The trophy, named after Canadian soccer icon and NSL co-founder Diana Matheson, is awarded to the league champion, highlighting the growth 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. Vancouver Rise FC emerged victorious in the league’s inaugural season, clinching the championship.