Ottawa Rapid FC delivered a confident 3-0 win on the road Friday night, defeating Calgary Wild FC at McMahon Stadium in front of a spirited home crowd. First-half goals from Florence Belzile and DB Pridham, plus a second-half own goal, powered the Rapid to three points as they continued their strong midseason push.

With fans filling the stands for another exciting afternoon in Calgary, it was the visitors who found their rhythm early. Ottawa struck in the 12th minute when Florence Belzile calmly finished from close range to net her first NSL goal and open the scoring.

Ten minutes later, Ottawa doubled the lead through a familiar name: DB Pridham. The league’s top scorer added her 10th goal of the season with a clinical header off a set piece in the 22nd minute, becoming the first player in NSL history to hit double digits. The milestone drew applause even from some in the Calgary faithful, recognizing the quality of the finish.

Calgary looked to respond before the break, generating some promising buildup play and getting numbers forward, but Ottawa’s disciplined back line held firm.

Second-Half Setback for the Wild
Early in the second half, an unfortunate moment extended Ottawa’s lead. A deflected cross resulted in an own goal in the 48th minute, giving the Rapid a 3-0 advantage. No to be discouraged, Calgary didn’t fold. The Wild pressed forward throughout the final half-hour, with standout midfield play and attacking substitutions that brought renewed energy. But Ottawa managed the match well down the stretch, seeing out the clean sheet on the road.

Match Stats

• Possession: Ottawa edged Calgary 52% to 48%, with both sides enjoying stretches of control.
• Total Shots: Ottawa led the shot count 14 to 8, creating chances with pace and precision.
• Passing Accuracy: The Rapid completed 83% of passes to Calgary’s 78%, with both midfields showing strong movement and structure.

Looking Ahead
With the win, Ottawa Rapid FC improves to 5-4-2 on the season and holds steady in third place. They’ll return home to host Halifax Tides FC at TD Place on Thursday, July 25.

Calgary Wild FC moves to 4-6-2 and sits in fifth place, with plenty still to play for. They’ll head east for a tough challenge against league-leading Montreal Roses FC on Friday, July 26, looking to bounce back and gain ground in the playoff race.

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

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