Chang Brace Elevates Vancouver Rise in 2-1 Win over AFC Toronto

Chang brace elevates Vancouver Rise in 2-1 win over AFC Toronto

The Vancouver Rise made it two wins in a row for the first time this season after taking down the top team in the NSL, AFC Toronto, 2-1 at Swangard Stadium. Samantha Chang bagged a first-half brace, her first goals for the Rise as the club moved up to third in the league table. Rise head coach Anja Heiner-Møller called it an “up-and-down” match. “We fought our way back with focus and hard work,” she said. “And defending a result for many minutes…

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 … Source