Vancouver Rise FC put on a masterclass at Swangard Stadium on Saturday night, steamrolling Calgary Wild FC 6-0 in one of the most dominant displays the Northern Super League has seen. The result extended Vancouver’s record-setting unbeaten run to eight matches and matched the league’s largest margin of victory for the second time this season, a record the Rise themselves previously set against Halifax.

The emphatic win reinforced Vancouver’s status as one of the league’s most complete sides, combining attacking flair with defensive resilience, while Calgary endured another humbling defeat to close out a taxing three-game road trip.

Abdu Sets the Tone Early
From the opening whistle, Vancouver looked sharper and hungrier. Their pressing and quick transitions unsettled Calgary, and the breakthrough arrived just 14 minutes in. Latifah Abdu, in her Vancouver Rise FC debut, latched onto a clever ball inside the box and calmly slotted it past the goalkeeper to give the Rise an early 1-0 lead.

Calgary attempted to respond, carving out a half-chance from distance, but the hosts kept momentum firmly on their side. Just before halftime, Vancouver struck again. Deep into stoppage time, Jessica De Filippo showed her poacher’s instinct, timing her run perfectly to meet a loose ball and bury it into the net. The 45th + 4 minute strike sent the Rise into the dressing room with a commanding 2-0 advantage and all the confidence.

Relentless Second-Half Onslaught
If Calgary hoped the interval would slow Vancouver’s rhythm, those hopes were dashed within minutes of the restart. Abdu struck again in the 52nd minute, doubling her tally with a composed finish that left the visitors reeling at 3-0.

The Rise continued to pour forward. In the 64th minute, Quinn confidently converted from the penalty spot, showcasing not only their technical ability but also their leadership in dictating play.

Mariah Lee added her name to the scoresheet in the 71st minute, finishing off a sweeping team move that epitomized Vancouver’s dominance in possession. Six minutes later, Lisa Pechersky applied the final touch to the rout, producing a precise strike in the 77th minute to make it 6-0. The final 15 minutes became a showcase of Vancouver’s depth, as they managed the match while still threatening to add more.

Match Stats

• Possession: Vancouver commanded 62% of the ball, dictating tempo and forcing Calgary to spend long stretches defending in their own half.
• Total Shots: The Rise peppered the Calgary goal with 24 attempts compared to the visitors’ 11, making full use of their attacking arsenal.
• Passing Accuracy: Vancouver’s crisp ball movement was on display with an 83% completion rate, outpacing Calgary’s 74% and ensuring the Wild rarely disrupted their rhythm.

Looking Ahead
The victory cements Vancouver’s place as one of the NSL’s teams to beat. Their 9-5-5 record keeps them firmly in second place, and their eight-game unbeaten streak is a testament to their consistency across the summer. Even more, equaling the league’s highest-ever goal difference once again signals their ability not just to win, but to overwhelm opponents in spectacular fashion.

Next up, the Rise face perhaps their toughest test yet: a top-of-the-table showdown against leaders AFC Toronto on September 13 as part of the NSL’s Super Saturday. With first place on the line, it promises to be one of the marquee fixtures of the season. For Calgary, the road trip ends in disappointment, dropping them to 6-11-2 and keeping them in fifth place. They’ll look to reset at home next weekend against Montréal Roses FC, also on Super Saturday, in hopes of reigniting their playoff push.

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