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Boychuk lifts Roses to NSL's Supporters' Shield with late goal in 1-0 win over Rapid

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 24). Boychuk lifts Roses to NSL's Supporters' Shield with late goal in 1-0 win over Rapid. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/boychuk-lifts-roses-to-nsl-first-place-pennant-with-late-goal-in-1-0-win-over-rapid/article_151bfcd6-8608-5bc3-aea8-009a6897cbd4.html

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Tanya Boychuk scored in the 81st minute as the Montreal Roses secured their place atop the Northern Super League standings with a 1-0 win over Ottawa Rapid on Friday night. The Roses finished the season with 45 points from 12 wins, four losses, and nine draws, clinching the Supporters' Shield, an award given to the top regular-season finisher in the league. Goalkeeper Gabrielle Lambert provided a shutout performance for Montreal at Stade Boreale.
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The Montreal Roses clinched first place in the Northern Super League with a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Rapid on October 24, thanks to Tanya Boychuk's goal in the 81st minute and goalkeeper Gabrielle Lambert's shutout. The Roses finished with 45 points (12 wins, four losses, nine draws) to edge out the Rapid, who had 40 points. This win secured the Roses' first NSL Supporters' Shield for consistency and achievement throughout the season. If AFC Toronto beats the Halifax Tides, they will finish second with 38 points. Montreal controlled possession at 53% to 47%, outshooting Ottawa 16-6, including a 4-1 edge in on-target shots.

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Topics

MONTREAL Ottawa Rapid Roses The Montreal Roses the Northern Super League

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Roses ORG · 4× MONTREAL GPE · 3× AFC Toronto ORG · 1× Gabrielle Lambert PERSON · 1× Halifax Tides ORG · 1× Ottawa Rapid ORG · 1× Rapid ORG · 1× Tanya Boychuk PERSON · 1× The Montreal Roses ORG · 1× the Northern Super League ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Montreal Roses got a goal in the 81st minute from Tanya Boychuk and a shutout performance from goalkeeper Gabrielle Lambert to clinch first place in the Northern Super League with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Ottawa Rapid.
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🔮 If AFC Toronto beats the visiting Halifax Tides on Monday, Toronto — currently with 38 points — will finish second.

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The Montreal Roses got a goal in the 81st minute from Tanya Boychuk and a shutout performance from goalkeeper Gabrielle Lambert to clinch first place in the Northern Super League with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Ottawa Rapid. asserted
Roses → get → Rapid
The Roses went into Friday’s regular-season ending match needing a win or tie to top the six-team women’s circuit. asserted
Roses → go → circuit
The Roses finished with 45 points — 12 wins, four losses, nine draws — while the Rapid finished with 40 points — 12 wins, nine losses, four draws. asserted
Rapid → finish → points
The Roses were presented with their first NSL Supporters’ Shield after the tight match. asserted
Roses → present → match
The award recognizes the club that finishes atop the regular-season standings, celebrating consistency and achievement throughout the campaign. asserted
that → recognize → campaign
If AFC Toronto beats the visiting Halifax Tides on Monday, Toronto — currently with 38 points — will finish second. asserted
Toronto → beat → points
Montreal had an edge in possession on Friday against Ottawa — 53 per cent to 47 — and fired more shots 16-6, including a 4-1 advantage in on-target shots. asserted
Montreal → have → shots
The Roses took five of the game’s seven corners at Stade Boreale. asserted
Roses → take → Boreale
Montreal received the game’s lone yellow card. asserted
Montreal → receive → card
The Vancouver Rise host the Calgary Wild on Sunday. asserted
Rise → host → Sunday
Vancouver needs a tie or win to have a shot at the fourth and final playoff spot, currently held by the Tides. asserted
Vancouver → need → Tides
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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