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The Province
20 hours ago
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- The Province
Vancouver Rise surprise AFC Toronto with 1-0 NSL road win
Rise goalkeeper Morgan McAslan made five saves to record the clean sheet. Published Aug 18, 2025 • 1 minute read Vancouver Rise head coach Anja Heiner-Moller and her squad beat AFC Toronto 1-0 on Sunday, Aug. 17, 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. 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. 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. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. 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 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. 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.
CTV News
a day ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Rise surprise AFC Toronto with 1-0 NSL road win
Vancouver Rise head coach Anja Heiner-Moller and her squad beat AFC Toronto 1-0 on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES/Darryl Dyck 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. Toronto: Hosts Calgary Wild on Saturday, Aug. 30. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 17, 2025. The Canadian Press
Toronto Star
a day 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
2 days 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.
CBC
30-06-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu already turning heads with Canada, Notre Dame
Just 18, Annabelle Chukwu is already turning heads The young forward has a Canadian record 39 goals in 42 international youth-level appearances, surpassing the previous Canadian youth record of 27 goals (set by former Canada captain Christine Sinclair) in September at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. Sinclair scored her 27 goals in 19 youth international matches from the U-19 to U-21 levels from 2001 to 2002. On Friday, Chukwu made her senior debut off the bench in the 64th minute of Canada's 4-1 win over Costa Rica at Toronto's BMO Field and quickly made her presence felt. In the 74th minute, she rose above a Costa Rican defender at the far post to head a Jade Rose cross into the path of Vancouver Rise forward Holly Ward, who roofed a right-footed shot for a 2-1 lead. After scoring four late goals to dispatch No. 43 Costa Rica, the eighth-ranked Canadian women have a far stiffer challenge Wednesday when they take on the top-ranked U.S. in Washington, D.C. Canada coach Casey Stoney calls Chukwu "incredibly technically gifted" and a striker who is "unplayable at times." "Talent like that is quite rare," she added. The current call-up is her third from the senior side. "Every single time, I never know what to expect but I'm just grateful for the opportunity and grateful to learn, develop and grow. Be surrounded by players that I look up to," said the soft-spoken Chukwu. Stoney likes what she sees. "Annabelle's been great. She's a very exciting young player," said the former England captain. "She's definitely like a rare talent and I think has just got a real special quality. If you're a fan, you'd pay to come and watch her play." Canada defender Jade Rose, a Harvard grad who just signed with England's Manchester City, says Chukwu is a handful. "She is an incredibly skilful player," said Rose. "She is one of those players that surprisingly speeds up when they have the ball at their feet. She can hit some crazy stepovers. "She is honestly an up-and-coming talent and I'm so grateful to have her in this environment. Not only to challenge me but I'm happy that she's on our team and not anyone else's." Chukwu, whose twin sister Isabelle has also represented Canada at the under-15 and under-17 level, has been a force at youth level. Led U20 team to Concacaf title On June 6, she led Canada to the Concacaf Women's Under-20 Championship in Costa Rica, scoring the winning goal in the 122nd minute in a 3-2 win over Mexico after extra time. Chukwu beat two defenders at the byline and then, from an almost impossible angle, roofed the winner as the clock counted down in stoppage time. It was the fifth goal of the tournament for Chukwu, who plays collegiate soccer at Notre Dame. Chukwu, who turned 18 in February, is quick to deflect praise on the U-20 triumph. "Credit to the team. I think we stuck together throughout the whole tournament. We learned, we grew from Game 1 to the end. It was a team effort," she said." Chukwu was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference third team and ACC All-Freshman team in 2024 with Notre Dame despite missing six games due to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. She scored three goals and added two assists in 16 appearances for the Irish, including 12 starts. "I love the school. I love the coaches, the team, the playing style," she said. "I think I've really been able to grow as a player and develop my game there. I'm excited for Year 2 Born in England, Chukwu was nine when her family moved to Ottawa for work. Both parents are of Nigerian origin, although her mother was born in England. As such, she also has British and Nigerian citizenship. She talked briefly with English soccer officials but says playing for Canada "just felt right," given that's where she started playing the game at age 10. Eight years on, she is trying to stay in the moment when it comes to soccer.
