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Vancouver Sun
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Rise surprise AFC Toronto with 1-0 NSL road win
TORONTO — Jessica De Filippo pounced on a misplayed ball in the first minute of the second half to score the winning goal as the short-handed Vancouver Rise surprised first-place AFC Toronto 1-0 in Northern Super League action at BMO Field on Sunday. Despite playing one player short for the entire second half — Jasmyne Spencer was ejected from the match for a pair of yellow card offences in the 29th and 39th minutes — the visitors were able to contain the Toronto offence. De Filippo scored her third goal of the season when she pounced on the rebound to get the deciding tally. De Filippo was born in Ontario but grew up in Quebec before playing in the NCAA with the Arkansas Razorbacks. The 24-year-old forward spent time with the Vancouver Whitecaps elite program before joining the Rise. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 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. UP NEXT Vancouver: Visits Ottawa Rapid on Sunday, Aug. 24. Toronto: Hosts Calgary Wild on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Toronto Star
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Rise surprise AFC Toronto with 1-0 NSL road win
TORONTO - Jessica De Filippo pounced on a misplayed ball in the first minute of the second half to score the winning goal as the short-handed Vancouver Rise surprised first-place AFC Toronto 1-0 in Northern Super League action at BMO Field on Sunday. 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.
Winnipeg Free Press
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Rise surprise AFC Toronto with 1-0 NSL road win
TORONTO – Jessica De Filippo pounced on a misplayed ball in the first minute of the second half to score the winning goal as the short-handed Vancouver Rise surprised first-place AFC Toronto 1-0 in Northern Super League action at BMO Field on Sunday. 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. UP NEXT Vancouver: Visits Ottawa Rapid on Sunday, Aug. 24. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Toronto: Hosts Calgary Wild on Saturday, Aug. 30. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 17, 2025.
Toronto Star
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Vancouver Rise, AFC Toronto play to 1-1 draw in Northern Super League
TORONTO - Jessica De Filippo's stoppage-time equalizer helped Vancouver Rise FC salvage a 1-1 draw against AFC Toronto on Sunday in the Northern Super League. De Filippo tied the game nearly five minutes after the 90-minute mark with a header off a corner kick for Vancouver (2-1-1). It was Vancouver's only shot on target at York Lions Stadium. Aoi Kizaki gave Toronto (1-2-1) the 1-0 lead with a beautiful strike from outside the box in the 85th minute. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Vancouver held 55 per cent of possession, but Toronto dominated the shot attempts 17-11, including 6-1 on-target. Next up, Vancouver visits Ottawa Rapid FC on Thursday and Toronto travels to face Halifax Tides FC on Saturday. Calgary Wild FC hosts Ottawa Rapid FC later Sunday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 11, 2025.
Toronto Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Vancouver Rise, AFC Toronto play to 1-1 draw in Northern Super League
Published May 11, 2025 • 1 minute read Vancouver Rise's Jessica De Filippo (11) and Halifax Tides' Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir (9) vie for the ball during the second half of an NSL soccer match, in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday, May 5, 2025. Photo by DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Jessica De Filippo's stoppage-time equalizer helped Vancouver Rise FC salvage a 1-1 draw against AFC Toronto on Sunday in the Northern Super League. 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. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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 Don't have an account? Create Account De Filippo tied the game nearly five minutes after the 90-minute mark with a header off a corner kick for Vancouver (2-1-1). It was Vancouver's only shot on target at York Lions Stadium. Aoi Kizaki gave Toronto (1-2-1) the 1-0 lead with a beautiful strike from outside the box in the 85th minute. Read More Vancouver held 55% of possession, but Toronto dominated the shot attempts 17-11, including 6-1 on target. Next up, Vancouver visits Ottawa Rapid FC on Thursday and Toronto travels to face Halifax Tides FC on Saturday. Calgary Wild FC hosted Ottawa Rapid FC later Sunday. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Health Toronto & GTA Sports Crime Sunshine Girls
