Preview: AFC Toronto Hosts Ottawa Rapid FC

AFC Toronto returns to York Lions Stadium following a two road games. On the road Toronto put up two wins, the first against Halifax in a 1-0 win and then a took the rematch against Montreal Roses, with AFC Toronto winning 2-0 in Laval.

Toronto last played at York Lions Stadium on May 11 when they hosted the Vancouver Rise and saw the points being shared amongst both sides. Since then, Toronto sits fourth in the table with ten points and is looking to continue to extend its undefeated streak to five games.

Toronto will also be on the hunt for a win in their second clash against the nation’s capital, as the first meeting between the two sides saw Ottawa claim the win at home 2-1 in their season opener.

The pressure is on as more than the Battle of Ontario is on the line alongside the boasts: Ottawa currently sits right behind Toronto in fifth with a game in hand to be played.

Back in the roster for AFC from injury are Kaylee Hunter, Jade Kovacevic, and goalkeeper Sofia Manner following concussion protocols.

Unavailable for selection are April Lantaigne and Noelle Henning, as they are still on international duty with the Canada U-20 team. Leah Pais and Sonia Walk will both be unavailable as they’re both set to miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to injury. Mya Jones also remains unavailable due to a longer-term recovery from injury.

In other news, both Madison London and Melisa Kekic have been called up to the matchday squad with youth development permits.

Catch the Week 8 action of the Northern Super League as AFC Toronto hosts the Ottawa Rapid FC at York Lions Stadium with kickoff set for 12:00 PM EST.

Header Image Photo Credit: John Jacques