Ottawa has been selected as the host city for the upcoming Northern Super League championship game on November 14th. The decisive match, vying for the Diana B. Matheson Cup, is scheduled to take place at TD Place. The playoffs leading up to the championship showdown will unfold over a two-week period, with the detailed schedule set to be unveiled in the upcoming weeks.
The Diana B. Matheson Cup, named in tribute to the esteemed Canadian soccer icon and co-founder of the NSL, represents the pinnacle of achievement for the league victor, highlighting the ongoing evolution of professional women’s soccer in Canada. Currently, Ottawa Rapid FC holds the top spot in the NSL standings with a record of 10 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws.
Last season, Vancouver Rise FC emerged victorious in the league’s debut year, clinching the championship title.