Rise surprise AFC Toronto with 1-0 NSL road win
Despite playing one player short for the entire second half — Jasmyne Spencer was ejected from the match for fouls in the 29th and 39th minutes — the visitors were able to contain the Toronto offence.
Rise goalkeeper Morgan McAslan made five saves to record the clean sheet. Vancouver improved to 6-5-5, while Toronto slipped to 10-6-2.
Toronto controlled possession for 54 per cent of the match, but were outshot 12-9, including 6-5 on-target.
Toronto took eight of the match's 10 corners.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 17, 2025.
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