Vancouver Rise FC (W) 3–4 Montreal Roses FC (W)
Can NSLW – Regular Season
30 July 2026 – BC Place, Vancouver

Match Overview

In an end‑to‑end thriller at BC Place, Montreal Roses FC (W) edged Vancouver Rise FC (W) 4–3 in a seven‑goal classic that lived up to the hype of the newly formed Can NSLW. The result gives Montreal their first away win of the season and keeps them in the top half of the table.

Key Moments

Montreal struck first in the 12th minute when forward Sophie Clément finished a quick counter‑attack, latching onto a through ball from Émilie Truchon. Vancouver equalised almost immediately through a powerful header from centre‑back Olivia Chen off a corner.

The home side then took the lead in the 28th minute when winger Maya Singh cut inside from the right and curled a shot into the far corner. But Montreal responded before half‑time: a defensive mix‑up allowed Léa Gagné to poke home from close range to make it 2–2.

After the break, Montreal seized control. Clément scored her second of the night in the 55th minute, rounding the goalkeeper after a clever run behind the defence. Then Isabelle Moreau made it 4–2 with a stunning 25‑yard free kick that nestlled in the top corner. Vancouver pulled one back through substitute Kiera Jones in the 81st minute, but Montreal held firm to secure the win.

Tactical Story

Vancouver manager Sarah Liang used a 4‑3‑3 designed to press high and overload the flanks. The tactic worked early, but Montreal’s midfield – anchored by Camille Roy – began to bypass the press with quick one‑touch passing. Montreal head coach Geneviève Dubois instructed her side to sit deeper after taking the lead, clogging central spaces and forcing Vancouver into speculative long shots.

The visitors also exploited Vancouver’s high defensive line with incisive through balls, especially in the second half. Montreal’s full‑backs, Laurie Martineau and Justine Parent, provided crucial defensive cover and launched several dangerous counters.

Standout Players

• Sophie Clément (Montreal) – Two goals, one assist, and constant movement that unsettled the Vancouver defence.
• Isabelle Moreau (Montreal) – Scored a sensational free‑kick and marshalled the midfield with six interceptions.
• Maya Singh (Vancouver) – A constant threat on the wing and scored a fine solo goal.
• Kiera Jones (Vancouver) – Came off the bench, scored, and created two other chances in a lively cameo.

League Standing Context

The Can NSLW is in its inaugural season, and both Vancouver and Montreal are competing for a spot in the championship playoff. Montreal’s victory moves them to fifth place with 10 points from 6 matches, while Vancouver stays eighth with 7 points. With many games still to play, this high‑scoring contest will be remembered as a turning point for Montreal’s season.