Calgary, AB (July 22, 2026) – Rapid FC earned a fifth-straight win on Wednesday night with a 2-1 defeat of Calgary Wild FC at McMahon Stadium. Ottawa is now unbeaten in eight matches, the longest unbeaten streak in the Northern Super League this season. Collecting another three points, Rapid FC (10-1-2) continue to tighten their hold on first place in the league table with 31 points.

Rapid FC controlled play early on Wednesday, mounting a number of dangerous attacks throughout the first half. Ottawa got on the board late in the half, as Keera Melenhorst took advantage of a Calgary giveaway and powered into the box to bury her fifth of the year.

OTTAWA, ON, July 17, 2026 — Ottawa Rapid FC today announced that head coach Katrine Pedersen will leave the club following the conclusion of the 2026 season, including any potential playoff run.

Pedersen, Ottawa Rapid FC’s first head coach, has played a defining role in establishing the club’s standards, culture and identity.

Ottawa, ON (July 16, 2026) – Rapid FC extended its winning streak to four games on Thursday night with a 2-1 defeat of Halifax Tides FC at TD Place Stadium. The club holds the league’s longest active unbeaten streak at seven matches. With the win, Rapid FC (9-1-2) strengthen their grip on first place in the Northern Super League table with 28 points.

Ottawa opened the scoring late in the first half thanks to some creative playmaking. Johanne Fridlund chased a through ball from Sadie Waite and sent it in front of the net, where Min-A Lee flicked it to D.B. Pridham. Pridham made no mistake, burying it for her eighth of the year. The 28-year-old is now in sole possession of first place in the league’s Golden Boot race. Min-A Lee was credited with her third assist of the year on the goal.

Toronto, ON (July 11, 2026) – D.B. Pridham found the late game-winner on Saturday afternoon to power Rapid FC to a 2-1 win over AFC Toronto at York Lions Stadium. The club now holds the league’s longest active unbeaten streak at six matches. Rapid FC (8-1-2) continue to create distance atop the Northern Super League table with the win, sitting first with 25 points.

AFC Toronto opened the scoring early on Saturday off the foot of Lauren Rowe. Rapid FC responded in short order, with Min-A Lee evening the score with a strike from distance that beat Toronto’s goalkeeper. Midfielder Keera Melenhorst earned her fourth assist of the year on the tying goal.

Ottawa, ON (July 5, 2026) – Rapid FC earned a 3-1 win over Calgary Wild FC at TD Place Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The club is now unbeaten in five straight matches and has two wins in two games against Wild FC this year. Rapid FC (7-1-2) continue to create distance atop the Northern Super League table, sitting first with 22 points.

Ottawa dominated offensively to start the match, finally breaking through 17 minutes in. Keera Melenhorst took a ball from D.B. Pridham in the box, created space, and took a strike for her fourth of the year. Melenhorst now has goals in back-to-back games and three against Wild FC this season. Pridham earned her fourth assist of the year on the goal. Late in the first half, Johanne Fridlund took a backheel feed from Min-A Lee and drove it in to double Ottawa’s lead. The goal marked Fridlund’s first of the year and Lee’s second assist.

Laval, QC (June 25, 2026) – Goals from Keera Melenhorst and Melanie Forbes powered Rapid FC to a 2-1 win over Montreal Roses FC at Stade Boréale on Thursday night. With the win, Rapid FC (6-1-2) tighten their grip on first place in the Northern Super League table with 19 points. Ottawa now holds a four-point lead over Montréal, who sit second with 15 points.

Keera Melenhorst opened the scoring for Ottawa 12 minutes into the match. Following a corner kick, Melenhorst found the ball amid a scramble in the box and snuck it through Montréal’s defence for her third of the year. In the second half, Melanie Forbes doubled Ottawa’s lead, finishing a ball fed in by Min-A Lee. The goal marked Forbes’ second of the year, with Lee earning her first assist. Late in the game, Montréal striker Elyse Bennett converted on a penalty to put Montréal on the board.

Ottawa, ON (June 21, 2026) – D.B. Pridham took the lead in the 2026 NSL Golden Boot race on Sunday, scoring her sixth of the year in a 1-1 draw against AFC Toronto at TD Place Stadium. Rapid FC (5-1-2) remain atop the Northern Super League table with 16 points.

In the opening minutes of the match, D.B. Pridham created space at the top of the box and took a clean strike to give Ottawa the early lead. Scoring her sixth goal of the year, Pridham moved into sole possession of first place in the NSL’s Golden Boot race. Toronto responded minutes later off the foot of Lauren Rowe to draw the game at one apiece.

Burnaby, B.C. (June 14, 2026) – D.B. scored a brace to secure a 3-1 win for Rapid FC over Vancouver Rise FC on Sunday afternoon at Swangard Stadium. Min-A Lee had the opening goal for Ottawa, burying her first of the year. With the win, Rapid FC (5-0-2) climb to 15 points and first place in the Northern Super League table.

Min-A Lee opened the scoring for Rapid FC on Sunday. Taking a feed from Minyoung Jung, Lee struck it from the outside of the box for her first goal of the year. Jung was credited with her first career NSL assist on the play. Later in the first half, Jessica De Filippo found the tying goal for Vancouver.

Halifax, N.S. (May 29, 2026) – D.B. Pridham struck late for Rapid FC to clinch a 2-1 win over Halifax Tides FC on Friday evening at Wanderers Ground. With the win, Rapid FC (4-0-2) create distance in the Northern Super League table, currently sitting in second place with 12 points.

Ottawa struck first off the foot of Jyllissa Harris. In the 38th minute, Harris capitalized on a rebound chance net-front to bury her first-ever NSL goal. In the 70th minute, Halifax evened things up with a strike from Julia Benati. D.B. Pridham gave Ottawa the win late in the second half, burying a rebound in the 88th minute. The 2025 Golden Boot winner now has three goals and three assists in six games this season.

Choo Hyojoo scores her third goal of the season, D.B. Pridham tallies third assist as Ottawa wraps four-game homestand

Ottawa, ON (May 23, 2026) – Choo Hyojoo had Rapid FC’s lone goal in a tight 2-1 loss to Montreal Roses FC on Saturday afternoon at TD Place Stadium. The game marked the end of a four-game homestand that saw three wins and a loss. Rapid FC (3-0-2) remain in second place in the Northern Super League table with nine points.

Ottawa, ON (May 13, 2026) – Ottawa Rapid FC improved to 3-0-1 on the season with a composed 2-0 victory over Halifax Tides FC on a rainy Wednesday evening at TD Place Stadium. The win marked Ottawa’s third straight home victory, continuing the club’s impressive start to their 2026 Northern Super League campaign.

Ottawa, ON (May 6, 2026) – D.B. Pridham scored a brace to help Ottawa Rapid FC to a 4-0 victory over Vancouver Rise FC on Wednesday night at TD Place Stadium. It was the first meeting between the two squads since Vancouver eliminated Ottawa from the NSL playoffs on penalties in the semi-finals last November. With their second consecutive win, Rapid FC (2-0-1) jump to second place in the Northern Super League table with six points.

Kayla Adamek opened the scoring for Rapid FC off a feed from Keera Melenhorst for her first of the season. In the 36th minute, Pridham scored her first of the year off a through ball from Melenhorst. Earning her third assist in three games, Melenhorst now leads the league in assists. Pridham completed her brace six minutes later, finishing a ball that deflected her way in the box.

Ottawa, ON (May 2, 2026) – Ottawa Rapid FC earned their first win of the season in style on Saturday afternoon, defeating Calgary Wild FC 5-2 in their home opener at TD Place Stadium. Playing on her 23rd birthday, Ottawa native Keera Melenhorst scored two goals and tallied an assist in just her second start with Rapid FC. Earning three points, Ottawa (1-0-1) now sits third in the Northern Super League table.

Melanie Forbes put Ottawa on the board quickly, scoring just 35 seconds into the game. The 26-year-old buried a rebound after an initial shot from Delaney Baie Pridham was saved, earning her first of the year. Calgary tied things up with a penalty kick goal in the 12th minute, then took the lead less than two minutes later off the foot of Taegan Stewart.

Rapid FC Battle to the End in Season-Opening 3-1 Loss to Halifax Tides FCNicola Golen buries Ottawa’s first goal of the year, Jyllissa Harris earns her first assist of 2026 in the loss

Halifax, NS (April 25, 2026) – Ottawa Rapid FC opened their sophomore season on Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 loss to Halifax Tides FC at Wanderers Grounds. 22-year-old Nicola Golen scored Ottawa’s sole marker off the bench, matching her goal tally from 2025 through just one match.

OTTAWA, ON — March 6, 2026 — Ottawa Rapid FC today announced a significant majority ownership investment by Arcadia MapleLeaf Soccer, led by Nick Sakellariadis, who will serve as Chair, Ellen Shumway, and Michael Savit. Arcadia will strengthen the club's leadership and capital foundation as it enters season two in the Northern Super League (NSL). The investment will help continue building Ottawa Rapid FC into a lasting community institution and reflects confidence in women's professional soccer in Canada.

Arcadia joins the club’s existing ownership group, building on the strong leadership and Ottawa-based operations already in place. Members of the existing ownership group are also increasing their investments alongside Arcadia, underscoring its conviction in the club’s long-term vision to elevate talent, strengthen community connection, and build lasting success in women’s professional soccer in Canada.

OTTAWA (Dec. 27, 2025) – Ottawa Rapid FC midfielder Emily Amano, who brings intelligence and pride to the heart of the pitch, has agreed to a new contract, keeping her in Ottawa through the 2026 season.

“She’s highly creative, confident, and strong on the ball,” said Rapid FC Technical Director Kristina Kiss. “We didn’t get to see what she was capable of last season due to injury. I’m thrilled we’ll have the chance to see her in full form this season and can’t wait to see what she brings to the pitch.”

OTTAWA (Jan. 6, 2026) – Ottawa Rapid FC defender Nicola Golen, who provided speed and uncompromising work rate along the back line during the club’s inaugural Northern Super League (NSL) season, has agreed to terms on a new contract, keeping her in Ottawa through the 2026 season.

“She’s fast, technically gifted, and absolutely unpredictable,” said Rapid FC Technical Director Kristina Kiss. “She’s exceptionally creative on the ball and she’s a great teammate to boot. We’re just beginning to scratch the surface of her potential, and we are very happy to have her back for 2026.”

OTTAWA (Nov. 28, 2025) – Ottawa Rapid FC winger Choo Hyo-joo, who helped lead the team to second place in the regular season standings and a playoff berth in the Northern Super League's inaugural season, has agreed to terms on a new contract. The club announced on Thursday that Choo signed an extension, keeping her in Ottawa through the 2026 season.

"We are absolutely thrilled to extend Choo Hyo-joo's contract through 2026," said Rapid FC Technical Director Kristina Kiss. "She's one of our most exciting players and one of our strongest athletes who moves really well on the pitch. She's a playmaker who’s great on the ball, can possess and keep it. Plus, she has incredible character on and off the field with a great, playful sense of humour. She's just super fun to have around."

Ottawa, ON (September 26, 2025) – Ottawa Rapid FC fell 1-0 to AFC Toronto under the Friday night lights at TD Place Stadium, conceding in the 32nd minute when Kaylee Hunter struck her 13th of the season. The Rapid, already playoff-bound, struggled to generate clear scoring opportunities against their Ontario rivals, who proved resilient in a tightly contested match.

The electric home crowd once again fuelled the team’s fight, with players and staff alike pointing to the fan support as key motivation heading into the final stretch of the season. With two regular-season games remaining, Ottawa’s focus now turns to sharpening their structure and style of play as they prepare for the postseason.

Ottawa, ON (September 22, 2025) – Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott announced today that she will retire from professional club play at the conclusion of the 2025 Northern Super League season. Scott has been a leader throughout Ottawa Rapid FC’s inaugural campaign, bringing experience, resilience, and passion to the club both on and off the pitch.

“Being a part of the Northern Super League and representing the Ottawa Rapid in its historic, inaugural season has been an amazing journey,” said Scott. “Closing out the final chapter of my playing career here on Canadian soil, in front of incredible fans in a professional league once dreamed of, has been my honour.”