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Simcoe County Rovers upset Montréal, Calgary Wild overcome Ottawa in thriller

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Simcoe County Rovers upset Montréal, Calgary Wild overcome Ottawa in thriller
Summary

In NSL Week 17, Simcoe County Rovers FC claimed a significant 1-0 victory over Montréal Roses FC during the Canadian Championship quarterfinal on August 12 in Laval, Quebec. Teagan Handley's early corner led to Tia Schaffer's header, and despite Montréal's efforts, the Rovers' defense held firm for the upset. Later, on August 15, Calgary Wild FC triumphed 4-3 against Ottawa Rapid FC at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. The match featured multiple lead changes, highlighted by second-half drama after Ottawa's Delaney Baie Pridham was sent off. Vancouver Rise FC also earned a dramatic 2-1 victory over Halifax Tides FC on August 15, scoring a stoppage-time winner through Jessica De Filippo to seal the comeback.

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  • •Simcoe County Rovers defeat Montréal 1-0 on August 12.
  • •Calgary Wild edge Ottawa 4-3 on August 15.
  • •Vancouver Rise win 2-1 against Halifax Tides on August 15.
  • •Rovers capitalize on early goal and strong defense.
  • •Calgary and Ottawa match features several lead changes.
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  • 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — NSL Week 17 results: Simcoe County Rovers complete upset, Calgary Wild edge seven-goal thriller
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This week had absolutely everything you could hope for: an upset that sent an NSL side home from the Canadian Championship, seven goals in Calgary, a stoppage-time winner in Vancouver and a Montréal ...

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