OTTAWA – Tanya Boychuk’s two first-half goals powered Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 win over Ottawa Rapid FC in Northern Super League action Saturday afternoon.

Choo Hyojoo had the lone goal for Ottawa (3-3-0).

Boychuk opened the scoring at the 15-minute mark for Montreal (4-0-1). She added her second of the game 30 minutes later.


Montreal Roses FC forward Tanya Boychuk (12) is surrounded by her teammates as they celebrate her scoring a goal against AFC Toronto during first half Northern Super League soccer action in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Montreal Roses FC forward Tanya Boychuk (12) is surrounded by her teammates as they celebrate her scoring a goal against AFC Toronto during first half Northern Super League soccer action in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Hyojoo made it a one-goal game at the 62-minute mark. But that’s as close as Ottawa would get.

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Montreal had 16 total shots with six on target. Ottawa had 14 shots with three being on target.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2026.