Ottawa Rapid FC continued their strong form at home with a 3-1 win over Calgary Wild FC on Saturday night at TD Place. Goals from DB Pridham, Melanie Forbes, and Nicola Golen secured all three points for the hosts, while Sonia O’Neill’s late strike gave Calgary a brief lifeline before Ottawa shut the door.

The opening stages saw both sides test the waters, with Calgary edging possession early but struggling to break down Ottawa’s defensive shape. It was the league’s leading scorer, DB Pridham, who opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, collecting a through ball and calmly slotting it past the keeper for her 9th goal of the season.

Forbes and Golen Seal It for the Hosts

Calgary came out stronger in the second half, pushing numbers forward in search of an equalizer. But in the 65th minute, Ottawa doubled their lead. Melanie Forbes found space inside the box and curled a well-placed shot into the far corner, sending the TD Place crowd into celebration.

Calgary responded in the 83rd minute through Sonia O’Neill, who pounced on a loose ball in the area and tucked it home to make it 2-1. The Wild pressed forward with urgency, but their momentum was short-lived. Just four minutes later, Nicola Golen restored the two-goal cushion for Ottawa with a decisive finish off a quick counterattack.

Match Stats

• Possession: Calgary held a slight edge with 54% to Ottawa’s 46%, particularly in the early stages
• Total Shots: Ottawa led 11-7, converting key chances in front of goal
• Passing Accuracy: Both teams showed sharp distribution - Ottawa at 83% and Calgary at 82%

Looking Ahead

The win lifts Ottawa Rapid FC to 4-3-2 on the season and into third place heading into the international break. Calgary Wild FC drops to 3-4-2 and sits fifth in the standings. League action resumes in July, with Calgary heading to Halifax on July 7, while Ottawa travels to Toronto for a Battle of Ontario on July 10.

For full match statistics, lineups, and a play-by-play feed, visit the official NSL game page.

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