National· August 16, 2026 at 05:56 p.m.
Last-place Calgary Wild upset league-leading Ottawa Rapid in NSL match
Key takeaways
- Calgary Wild upset league leaders Ottawa Rapid
- Serita Thurton scored twice for the Wild
- The win could shift the league standings
In a surprising turn of events, the Calgary Wild, currently at the bottom of the Northern Super League (NSL), defeated the front-running Ottawa Rapid 4-3 on Saturday at McMahon Stadium. Serita Thurton scored twice in the first half for the Wild, contributing significantly to their victory.
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The Canadian Press reported that this win marks a significant upset as the Rapid had been leading the league prior to this match. The Wild's four goals were enough to secure the victory despite the Rapid's three late-game efforts to catch up.
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No immediate comments from either team were available following the game.
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