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Montréal takes top spot as Vancouver moves up in Northern Super League

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Montréal takes top spot as Vancouver moves up in Northern Super League

Summary

Montréal moved to first place in the Northern Super League standings following a 1–0 victory over Halifax at Stade Saputo. Anne-Valérie Seto scored the winning goal in the 76th minute after Halifax played with 10 players due to a red card issued to Sheyenne Allen. Elsewhere, Vancouver continued its climb in the league with a 5–1 win over Ottawa and a 2–2 draw against Calgary. Jess De Filippo salvaged the point for Vancouver against Calgary with a stoppage-time header in the 95th minute. AFC Toronto also secured a result against Ottawa, earning a 2–1 win to end a winless streak at BMO Field. The league matches included a record-breaking attendance of 17,000 at the Montréal fixture.

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By the Numbers

•Montréal leads the league after beating Halifax 1–0 in front of 17,000 spectators.
•Jess De Filippo scored a 95th-minute equalizer to earn Vancouver a 2–2 draw against Calgary.
•AFC Toronto secured its first win over Ottawa at BMO Field with a 2–1 scoreline.
•Vancouver registered a 5–1 win against Ottawa earlier in the two-week stretch.
•Halifax played short-handed for a portion of the match against Montréal following a red card.

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What they're saying

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What a two weeks of Canadian football this has been. The Northern Super League (NSL) playoff race has been turned on its head, with Weeks 18 and 19 delivering yet again.Week 18 belonged to Vancouver. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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