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Vancouver Rise FC hands AFC Toronto second straight NSL loss
GREATER VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 25 – Vancouver Rise FC secured their second straight victory over AFC Toronto, impacting AFC Toronto's standing in the National Soccer League this season.
- Vancouver Rise FC defeated AFC Toronto 2-1 on Thursday at Swangard Stadium in Northern Super League action.
- Toronto opened scoring in the 10th minute with Kaylee Hunter finishing a Victoria Pickett pass, but Vancouver responded with two first-half goals from Samantha Chang.
- Coming off a dominant 6-0 victory against Halifax last Saturday, Vancouver showed strong resolve in the match, with goalkeeper Morgan McAslan making crucial saves to withstand Toronto's late surge.
- Toronto’s record dropped to 8-5-1 after losing consecutive matches following a five-game winning streak, while Vancouver improved to 5-5-3 and climbed toward playoff contention.
- The result weakened Toronto’s hold on the NSL top spot and signaled Vancouver’s resurgence in the league.
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Vancouver Rise FC hands AFC Toronto second straight NSL loss
BURNABY - Samantha Chang's two first-half goals was all Vancouver Rise FC needed in defeating AFC Toronto 2-1 on Thursday in Northern Super League action.
AFC Toronto stumble again as Vancouver Rise earn statement NSL win at Swangard
AFC Toronto’s grip on top spot in the Northern Super League grew shakier Thursday night, as they suffered their second straight loss, falling 2-1 to a resurgent Vancouver Rise FC at Swangard Stadium. Despite opening the scoring in the 10th minute through Kaylee Hunter—who finished off a tidy pass from Victoria Pickett inside the box—Toronto […] The post AFC Toronto stumble again as Vancouver Rise earn statement NSL win at Swangard appeared first…
Vancouver Rise FC hands AFC Toronto second straight NSL loss – 105.9 The Region
BURNABY — Samantha Chang’s two first-half goals was all Vancouver Rise FC needed in defeating AFC Toronto 2-1 on Thursday in Northern Super League action. Chang scored in the 19th and 35th minutes to tie the game, then put Vancouver (5-5-3) ahead in the contest. Kaylee Hunter opened the scoring, putting Toronto (8-5-1) on the board just nine minutes into the game. Toronto, which sits atop the NSL standings, has now lost two in a row on the heels…
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