The Stage Is Set. Let the Games Begin.
Published on October 24, 2025 under Northern Super League (NSL) News Release
TORONTO - The Northern Super League (NSL) has officially wrapped up its historic inaugural regular season, marking a milestone moment in Canadian professional women's soccer.
2025 NSL Supporters' Shield Winner - AFC Toronto
AFC Toronto secured the 2025 NSL Supporters' Shield, awarded to the club having finished with the most points (51) in regular-season league play. AFC Toronto captain Emma Regan accepted the Shield from NSL President Christina Litz and members of AFC Toronto's supporters' group. The presentation took place after AFC Toronto's 2-1 win over Montréal Roses at York Lions Stadium.
Final 2025 Regular Season Standings
AFC Toronto - 51 points
Ottawa Rapid FC - 39 points
Vancouver Rise FC - 39 points
Montréal Roses - 36 points
Calgary Wild FC - 29 Points
Halifax Tides FC - 16 Points
2025 NSL Playoff Format & Schedule
The 2025 NSL postseason has been set and will feature the top four clubs in knockout competition to crown the league champion.
Semifinals (Two-Leg Aggregate Format)
#1 AFC Toronto vs #4 Montréal Roses
Leg 1: Nov. 1, 2025 at 12 pm ET | Montréal at Stade Boréale - CBC/RDS
Leg 2: Nov. 9, 2025 at 2 pm ET | Toronto at York Lions Stadium on TSN/RDS
#2 Ottawa Rapid FC vs #3 Vancouver Rise FC
Leg 1: Nov. 4, 2025 at 7 pm PT / 10 pm ET | Vancouver at Swangard Stadium on TSN
Leg 2: Nov. 8, 2025 at 12 pm PT/ 3 pm ET | Ottawa at TD Place Stadium on CBC
NSL Final Presented by Toyota
Saturday November 15 at 2 pm ET - at BMO Field in Toronto
2025 NSL Player Awards
The Northern Super League also announced its first slate of annual player honors, recognizing outstanding individual performances across the 2025 season.
NSL Golden Boot (Top Scorer) - Delaney Baie Pridham (Ottawa Rapid FC) - 18 goals
NSL Assist Leader: Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto) - 7 assists
NSL Golden Glove (Top Goalkeeper): Morgan McAslan (Vancouver Rise FC) - 9 clean sheets
Northern Super League Stories from October 24, 2025
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