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The Province
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Province
Vancouver Rise FC and Calgary Wild FC battle to 1-1 draw at Swangard Stadium
Calgary Wild FC drew 1-1 with Vancouver Rise FC at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C. Calgary Wild FC attacker Taegan Stewart battles with a Vancouver Rush FC defender for the ball during a 1-1 draw at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C. on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Wild FC Photo by Ethan Cairns Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Calgary Wild FC is packing a point back to Stampede City as the Battle of the West came down to a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Rise FC on Saturday at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. 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REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 'You've just got to focus on your own performances, in getting the rewards on the pitch from what you put in across the game,' said head coach Lydia Bedford. ' Today, we had more possession than they had; we had more shots than they had; we had more shots on target; we had more crosses – so, ya know, we did enough to win the game at the end. So, from a reflection perspective, our players can be really proud of what they achieved on the pitch, and hopefully they can build that momentum into their international break, and also into our next game against Halifax.' Calgary's netminder, Stephanie Bukovec's impressive 192 minute shut out streak come to an end as Vancouver's Mariah Lee slotted a low shot into the back of the net in the 12th minute. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I feel good, I wish we would've got another clean sheet today but there was one crucial save made which is important and we are taking a point home, which is important as well,' said Bukovec of her play thus far in the season. 'This is the first time I've been with a club that the three goalkeepers have a good relationship and we continue to push each other to get better every day.' The Wild FC answered back just five minutes later when Kahli Johnson struck. Catching a pass from Danielle Steer, Johnson turned to the net and booted a shot from the top of the T to break Morgan McAslan's clean sheet. 'It was a bit of an instinct goal,' said Johnson, who netted her third of the season. 'I received the ball with my back to the goal, and thought 'let's turn and see how this goes' – was able to do that and then instinct took over to shoot the ball and it was a nice one.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Calgary pressed on throughout the match, continuing to create quality chances, outshooting Vancouver 12-7, with six on target. Time coming to a close, Taegan Stewart broke away from the pack, racing past Vancouver's defensive line and unleashing a shot across the face of goal that nearly pushed Wild FC to two. Despite multiple surges forward, Wild FC was unable to find a late winner and the match closed at 1-1. Saturday marked the second time Wild FC and Rise FC have met this season, with Calgary originally falling to Vancouver 1-0 on a penalty kick in the historic league opener on April 16. The draw brings the team's record to 2-2-2 heading into the league's international break. Johnson and Bukovec are two of six Wild FC players who received a call-up to join their international senior teams throughout the break. Johnson earned her first call-up to the Australian Women's National Football Team, while Bukovec will once again join Croatia. Meikayla Moore and Ally Green will join New Zealand as Jackie Sawicki links up with the Philippines, and Jackie Burns will receive another cap for Northern Ireland. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I'm extremely grateful to people throughout my whole career who have helped me get here,' added Johnson on her international call up. 'Coming to Calgary, I wanted it to be that next step in my career and be able to push me up another level and I feel like there's no better way to see that come off than receiving a call-up a few months after getting here. I'm really excited to see what the next week is going to bring' 'We're really proud of Kahli. This is just the start of what will be a really great career. We're proud of all our players who received a call-up, I don't care if it's a friendly or not, it's a cap and it's part of their career,' added Bedford on the players earning international experience. 'I've worked in international football and I really respect it. We encourage all staff and players to take part in the international experience because it makes you a better person, a better player and you bring it back. We'll keep pushing everyone and hopefully six becomes eight and then becomes 10.' Vancouver Canucks Local News Vancouver Canucks World Hockey
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Calgary Wild FC battle to draw against Vancouver Rise FC
Calgary Wild FC is packing a point back to Stampede City as the Battle of the West came down to a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Rise FC on Saturday at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C. 'You've just got to focus on your own performances, in getting the rewards on the pitch from what you put in across the game,' said head coach Lydia Bedford. ' Today, we had more possession than they had; we had more shots than they had; we had more shots on target; we had more crosses – so, ya know, we did enough to win the game at the end. So, from a reflection perspective, our players can be really proud of what they achieved on the pitch, and hopefully they can build that momentum into their international break, and also into our next game against Halifax.' Calgary's netminder, Stephanie Bukovec's impressive 192 minute shut out streak come to an end as Vancouver's Mariah Lee slotted a low shot into the back of the net in the 12th minute. 'I feel good, I wish we would've got another clean sheet today but there was one crucial save made which is important and we are taking a point home, which is important as well,' said Bukovec of her play thus far in the season. 'This is the first time I've been with a club that the three goalkeepers have a good relationship and we continue to push each other to get better every day.' The Wild FC answered back just five minutes later when Kahli Johnson struck. Catching a pass from Danielle Steer, Johnson turned to the net and booted a shot from the top of the T to break Morgan McAslan's clean sheet. 'It was a bit of an instinct goal,' said Johnson, who netted her third of the season. 'I received the ball with my back to the goal, and thought 'let's turn and see how this goes' – was able to do that and then instinct took over to shoot the ball and it was a nice one.' Calgary pressed on throughout the match, continuing to create quality chances, outshooting Vancouver 12-7, with six on target. Time coming to a close, Taegan Stewart broke away from the pack, racing past Vancouver's defensive line and unleashing a shot across the face of goal that nearly pushed Wild FC to two. Despite multiple surges forward, Wild FC was unable to find a late winner and the match closed at 1-1. Saturday marked the second time Wild FC and Rise FC have met this season, with Calgary originally falling to Vancouver 1-0 on a penalty kick in the historic league opener on April 16. The draw brings the team's record to 2-2-2 heading into the league's international break. Johnson and Bukovec are two of six Wild FC players who received a call-up to join their international senior teams throughout the break. Johnson earned her first call-up to the Australian Women's National Football Team, while Bukovec will once again join Croatia. Meikayla Moore and Ally Green will join New Zealand as Jackie Sawicki links up with the Philippines, and Jackie Burns will receive another cap for Northern Ireland. 'I'm extremely grateful to people throughout my whole career who have helped me get here,' added Johnson on her international call up. 'Coming to Calgary, I wanted it to be that next step in my career and be able to push me up another level and I feel like there's no better way to see that come off than receiving a call-up a few months after getting here. I'm really excited to see what the next week is going to bring' 'We're really proud of Kahli. This is just the start of what will be a really great career. We're proud of all our players who received a call-up, I don't care if it's a friendly or not, it's a cap and it's part of their career,' added Bedford on the players earning international experience. 'I've worked in international football and I really respect it. We encourage all staff and players to take part in the international experience because it makes you a better person, a better player and you bring it back. We'll keep pushing everyone and hopefully six becomes eight and then becomes 10.'
CBC
25-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Vancouver Rise, Calgary Wild play to 1-1 draw at Swangard Stadium
Social Sharing Kahli Johnson's goal in the 16th minute lifted the visiting Calgary Wild FC to a 1-1 Northern Super League draw with the Vancouver Rise FC on Saturday at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C. Mariah Lee opened scoring for the hosts with a goal in the 11th minute. The visitors controlled possession for 51 per cent of the match and had 12 shots, including six on target. The Rise had seven shots and only two on target. Vancouver Rise and Calgary Wild trade goals in tight draw 11 hours ago Duration 2:05 The Wild had six corner kicks compared to the Rise's three, and Vancouver took two of the three yellow cards handed out in the Canadian professional women's soccer match. With the tie, Vancouver's record improves to three wins, two losses and two draws, while the Wild have two wins, two losses and two draws. Up next Wild: Host the Halifax Tides on Thursday, June 5 Rise: Visit the Montreal Roses on Saturday, June 7. Northern Super League: Calgary vs. Vancouver 1 day ago Duration 2:05:58 Watch Calgary Wild FC take on Vancouver Rise FC from Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C.
CBC
18-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Jenaya Robertson's late goal lifts Calgary Wild over Montreal Roses for 1st home win
Jenaya Robertson's goal in the 86th minute leads Calgary Wild FC to a 1-0 victory over Montreal Roses FC who suffer their first Northern Super League loss. Robertson scores the franchise's first home goal to secure Calgary's first win at McMahon Stadium.
Calgary Herald
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Wild FC savours historic match to kick off women's pro soccer in city
Article content It was a draw that felt like a win at McMahon Stadium. Article content Yes … the scoreless result was simply secondary to what it meant for Calgary Wild FC to finally take the pitch — on Mother's Day yet — in the debut of professional women's soccer in the city. Article content 'Surreal,' said Wild star Grace Stordy, still overwhelmed moments after the nil-nil draw with Ottawa Rapid FC on a day that saw a whopping 8,556 fans — all seated in the east-side stands — show up for the historic match. Article content Article content Article content 'It was a long time coming,' said 23-year-old Stordy. 'It means a lot for us, the girls. You know … I think we have really good group of girls who are very willing and able to inspire the younger generation. And I think that there's a lot of girls — me included — that 10 years ago that would have told you that this would never happen. Article content 'So just sweet to be a role model for those girls and let them know that it is quite literally possible to play at this high level now here.' Article content Article content Sweeter yet was the opener being played on Mother's Day. Article content Article content 'My mom called me 'Kitten' growing up,' Stordy said. 'And so when I was running down the line very early on the game, I heard, 'Go, Kitten, go.' And then that was the end of that. Article content 'My mom has always been super supportive,' continued Stordy, fighting back tears. 'Both my parents flew to Portugal to watch me play. When I was at (NCAA) Tennessee in college, they quite literally travelled everywhere for me, so having the stability of them just driving 25 minutes to the stadium is sweet. And a bunch of friends, like two of my best friends, who have never seen me play here, they brought their moms, and that just means the world to me.' Article content Many of the players' moms made the trek to Calgary — flown in courtesy of sponsors Cenovus and The Dorian.
