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Cheer on the Ottawa Rapid FC as they return for the second season of the Northern Super League.
The Ottawa Rapid will kick off their season on Saturday, April 25 against the Halifax Tides at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax.
Building on a historic debut that introduced professional women’s soccer in Canada, the NSL enters its second season with growing momentum, delivering a product fuelled by elite talent, fierce rivalries and high-stakes competition.
Building on a historic debut that introduced professional women’s soccer in Canada, the NSL enters its second season with growing momentum, delivering a product fuelled by elite talent, fierce rivalries and high-stakes competition.
Ottawa Rapid FC represents Canada’s capital in the Northern Super League. (Ottawa Rapid FC)
Featuring more top international players and next-gen talent, NSL matches are defined by speed, intensity, end-to-end action and nail-biting finishes.
The six founding clubs include Halifax Tides FC, Montreal Roses FC, Ottawa Rapid FC, AFC Toronto, Calgary Wild FC, and Vancouver Rise FC.
The season runs from April to November, concluding with the NSL Final on Nov. 14, 2026.
How to watch
CBC Sports is providing expanded coverage, including linear broadcasts on CBC TV, CBC Gem, and the CBC Sports YouTube channel.