As Week 4 of the Northern Super League gets underway, storylines are beginning to take shape and rivalries are starting to heat up. Three matches highlight the weekend slate, with the league’s frontrunners looking to maintain momentum, underdogs chasing a statement win, and a long-awaited home opener sure to electrify the prairies.

Here’s your comprehensive look at what’s ahead this weekend in Canadian professional women’s soccer.

Halifax Tides at Montreal Roses

Friday, May 10 - 1:00 PM ET

The undefeated Montreal Roses are off to a dream start, sitting confidently atop the standings with three straight wins. Boasting a potent midfield anchored by French international Charlotte Bilbault and standout goalkeeping from Anna Karpenko, the Roses have found a balance of flair and discipline early in their inaugural campaign. They'll look to extend their perfect record when they host the winless Halifax Tides.

For Halifax, the trip to Montreal marks another tough test in what’s been a challenging start to the season. Despite showing flashes of promise, the Tides have yet to put together a full 90-minute performance. Veteran leadership from goalkeeper Erin McLeod has kept them competitive, but they’ll need a breakthrough moment up front if they hope to slow the Roses’ rhythm and claim their first points of the year.

What to Watch: Montreal’s tactical patience and Halifax’s urgency for a result could create a compelling contrast. Expect Montreal to control possession - but Halifax may have opportunities on the counter if they can disrupt early.

Vancouver Rise at AFC Toronto

Saturday, May 11 - 2:00 PM ET

After three consecutive matches at home, Vancouver Rise take their show on the road for the first time this season. Sitting second in the standings, the Rise have been one of the league’s most dynamic attacking squads, with speed and precision in the final third fueling their success. The question now: how will they fare away from their West Coast comfort zone?

AFC Toronto will be eager to test that theory. Searching for their second win of the season, Toronto has had moments of brilliance, particularly from marquee striker Esther Okoronkwo, and are continuing to find their rhythm. This is their second home match following a victory over Calgary Wild last week and they'll be looking to make another, hopefully dryer, statement in front of their fans.

What to Watch: The matchup between Okoronkwo and Vancouver’s back line promises fireworks. If AFC can feed their forwards and tighten up defensively, they could pull off a crucial upset.

Ottawa Rapid at Calgary Wild

Saturday, May 11 – 7:00 PM ET

Saturday night in Calgary marks a special milestone for the Wild as they host their first-ever home match at McMahon Stadium. After opening the season with a mixed bag, Calgary returns to southern Alberta with confidence and a city ready to roar. The Wild have shown resilience and cohesion, sitting third in the standings, and will now aim to make their home field a fortress.

Standing in their way: the Ottawa Rapid. Currently just one spot below Calgary in the table, the Rapid come in looking to bounce back after a narrow loss last weekend. Their transitional play and tenacity have kept them competitive against tough opposition, and they’ll be keen to spoil Calgary’s homecoming party.

What to Watch: Emotions will run high in this one. Expect an energized Calgary side, boosted by the home crowd, to push early. But Ottawa’s ability to absorb pressure and strike on the break could flip the script.

Where Things Stand

As we enter Week 4, here’s how the standings look:

The Takeaway

With undefeated streaks, homecomings, and key points on the line, Week 4 is poised to shake up the standings and set the tone for the next chapter of the season. Whether you're cheering from the stands or watching from afar, this weekend's action is not to be missed.