# Vancouver sports teams 2026 season – Aug > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vancouver-fc-secures-its-first-canadian-premier-league-win > Updated: 2026-08-15T02:38:43.000Z. Sources: 62. Developments: 16. In early July, Vancouver Rise FC sat fifth in the Northern Super League with 10 points, while Ottawa Rapid led the table. On July 12, Rise broke a slump with a 4-2 win over Calgary Wild, and later that day Ottawa earned a 2-1 victory over AFC Toronto at York Lions Stadium, extending its unbeaten run. By early August, Ottawa Rapid had widened its advantage, defeating Halifax Tides 2-1 in Week 13 to improve to a 10-2-1 record and 31 points, a full-regulation win ahead of Montreal. Forward Delaney Baie Pridham tied for the league’s top scorer with eight goals. Montreal Roses edged Vancouver 4-3 on the road but fell 2-1 at home to the Mighty Maroons, keeping Ottawa in front. Halifax, after a 1-0 win over Rise in Week 14, recorded a 2-1 loss to Ottawa as it seeks its first league victory. The league moves toward the playoff push with Week 15 matchups, including a rematch between Ottawa and Halifax. On August 9, Ottawa Rapid and AFC Toronto played to a 2-2 draw in the ‘Battle of Ontario.’ The match saw both teams reduced to ten players following straight red cards for Cloey Uddenberg of Toronto and Choo Hyo-Joo of Ottawa. During the event, it was announced that TD Place in Ottawa will host the 2026 Northern Super League Final on November 14. On August 15, the last-place Calgary Wild ended Ottawa Rapid’s 10-match unbeaten streak with a 4-3 upset at McMahon Stadium. Serita Thurton scored twice in the first half for Calgary, alongside goals from Kahli Johnson and Jorian Baucom. Although Ottawa’s Jung Min-Young, Melanie Forbes, and Jyllissa Harris—who converted an 86th-minute penalty—kept the match competitive, Ottawa was outshot 16-13 despite controlling 54 per cent of possession. ## Claims - Calgary Wild defeated Ottawa Rapid 4-3 in a Northern Super League match. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Serita Thurton scored two goals in the first half for Calgary Wild. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kahli Johnson scored in the 15th minute for Calgary. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Jyllissa Harris scored a penalty for Ottawa in the 86th minute. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The loss ended Ottawa Rapid’s 10-match unbeaten streak. (single source) - Ottawa Rapid controlled 54 per cent of possession during the match. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Calgary Wild upsets Ottawa Rapid 4-3 in Northern Super League Last-place Calgary Wild upset league-leaders Ottawa Rapid 4-3 in the Northern Super League, ending Ottawa's 10-match unbeaten streak. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calgary-wild-upsets-ottawa-rapid-4-3-in-northern-super-league ### 2026-08-09: Ottawa Rapid and AFC Toronto draw 2-2 in Battle of Ontario The Ottawa Rapid and AFC Toronto drew 2-2 in the Northern Super League's Battle of Ontario, featuring a late equalizer by Nicola Golen and two red cards. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ottawa-rapid-and-afc-toronto-draw-2-2-in-battle-of-ontario ### 2026-08-01: Ottawa Rapid Tops Northern Super League as Teams Vie for Playoff Spots Ottawa Rapid leads the NSL with a 2‑1 win over Halifax, holding a 10‑2‑1 record and 31 points; Montreal Roses and Mighty Maroons trail as the race to the playoffs intensifies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ottawa-rapid-tops-northern-super-league-as-teams-vie-for-playoff-spots ### 2026-07-12: Rise defeats Wild 4-2 after Longhurst's late goal Rise beat Wild 4-2 with Longhurst's late goal; Ottawa Rapid also won 2-1 over Toronto after a red card to Toronto's Colby Barnett. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rise-defeats-wild-4-2-after-longhursts-late-goal ### 2026-07-04: Ottawa Rapid FC Beats Calgary Wild FC 3-1, Extends Winning Streak Ottawa Rapid FC beat Calgary Wild FC 3-1, extending their unbeaten run to five games and keeping them atop the Northern Super League, while Calgary remain winless. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ottawa-rapid-leads-northern-super-league-as-season-nears-halfway ### 2026-06-15: Ottawa Rapid defeats Vancouver Rise 3-1 in Northern Super League Delaney Baie Pridham’s double, including a 74th‑minute penalty, led Ottawa Rapid to a 3‑1 win over Vancouver Rise at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium; Rise’s Kennedy Faulknor was sent off. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ottawa-rapid-defeats-vancouver-rise-3-1-in-northern-super-league ### 2026-06-05: Vancouver FC defeats Atlético Ottawa 2-1 at home Vancouver FC beat Atlético Ottawa 2-1 at the Langley Events Centre on June 6, 2026, with goals from Terran Campbell and debut striker Lys Mousset, who earned Player of the Match honours. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-fc-defeats-atltico-ottawa-2-1-at-home ### 2026-05-29: Halifax Wanderers clinch stoppage‑time victory over Vancouver FC Halifax Wanderers beat Vancouver FC 1‑0 with a stoppage‑time goal; Ottawa Rapid defeated Halifax Tides 2‑1 thanks to a late strike; AFC Toronto won 4‑0 over Calgary Wild. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delaney-baie-pridham-scores-late-winner-as-ottawa-rapid-beats-halifax-tides-2-1 ### 2026-05-24: Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego 4-2, take Western Conference lead before World Cup break Brian White’s two goals and two assists, plus three assists from Thomas Müller, powered Vancouver Whitecaps to a 4‑2 win over San Diego, moving them to the top of the Western Conference before the World Cup lay 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-whitecaps-beat-san-diego-fc-4-2-to-top-western-conference ### 2026-05-23: Vancouver Rise FC clinches 2-1 home win over AFC Toronto Vancouver Rise FC beat AFC Toronto 2-1 at home on May 23, 2026, achieving their first home win of the season in the Northern Super League. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-rise-fc-clinches-2-1-home-win-over-afc-toronto ### 2026-05-21: Vancouver Bandits host Edmonton Stingers in Langley home opener Vancouver Bandits host Edmonton Stingers on May 22 in Langley, seeking redemption after a 91‑78 loss; Jaelen House leads Vancouver, while Dain Dainja stars for Edmonton. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-host-edmonton-stingers-in-langley-home-opener ### 2026-05-19: Vancouver Rise FC clinches first season win, 2‑1 over Halifax Tides Vancouver Rise FC beat Halifax Tides 2‑1 on May 18, earning their first win of the season in Canada’s Northern Super League. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-rise-fc-beats-halifax-tides-2-1-for-first-season-win ### 2026-05-17: Vancouver soccer and basketball clubs knocked off in home defeats Vancouver FC lost 2‑0 to Cavalry FC and the Bandits fell 91‑78 to Edmonton, each citing defensive lapses. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-soccer-and-basketball-clubs-knocked-off-in-home-defeats ### 2026-05-14: Vancouver Whitecaps surge to MLS Supporters' Shield lead with 3-2 win in Texas Whitecaps beat FC Dallas 3-2 in Texas, topping MLS Supporters' Shield; Berhalter scored twice. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-whitecaps-surge-to-mls-supporters-shield-lead-with-3-2-win-in-texas ### 2026-05-07: Ottawa Rapid FC defeats Vancouver Rise FC 4-0 in Northern Super League match Ottawa Rapid FC beat Vancouver Rise FC 4‑0, extending Rise’s three‑match losing streak in Canada’s Northern Super League. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ottawa-rapid-fc-defeats-vancouver-rise-fc-4-0-in-northern-super-league-match ### 2026-05-04: Vancouver FC clinches first CPL win, defeats Pacific FC 3-1 Vancouver FC beat Pacific FC 3-1 in the Salish Sea Derby, earning their first CPL win of the season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-fc-clinches-first-cpl-win-defeats-pacific-fc-3-1 --- Cite as: Vancouver sports teams 2026 season – Aug. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vancouver-fc-secures-its-first-canadian-premier-league-win