{"id":625816,"date":"2026-04-24T15:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/625816\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:43:10","slug":"prodeacs-prepped-for-second-nsl-season-johnson-starts-year-with-vikingur-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/625816\/","title":{"rendered":"ProDeacs Prepped for Second NSL Season, Johnson Starts Year with Vikingur FC"},"content":{"rendered":"

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. \u2013 While the NWSL and USL seasons dive further into their seasons in the U.S., Canada’s premier soccer league begins its second season as a league with ProDeacs Nikki Small and Mariah Lee at the helm.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Kristin Johnson<\/a>, a member of the 2024 college cup team, is set for her season with Vikingur Reykjavik. A native of Iceland, Johnson tallied one goal and 907 minutes in 2025, in 11 appearances. The team wrapped the previous season in fifth place in the standings with an 8-1-9 record, and ended the year on a five-game win streak.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Upcoming Matches
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\nNorthern Super League
\nNikayla Small<\/a> (’24) and Mariah Lee (’18) are set for their second season in the NSL, following an inaugural season that saw the two Deacs face off in the championship final.<\/p>\n

A member of the Vancouver Rise, Lee helped the team to its first ever championship, defeating AFC Toronto 2-1 in the final match. The Covington, Wash.-native totaled over 1,400 minutes for Rise FC with five goals and an assist.<\/p>\n

Recently named captain of the Roses<\/a>, Small made appearances in all 25 matches during the 2025 season. Her efforts led the squad to the NSL Regular Season title and Supporters’ Shield. In her first season as a professional, the midfielder recorded over 2,000 minutes with six goals and four assists.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The two teams kickoff their season in a NSL Final Rematch at Swangard Stadium.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Matches
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