Vancouver Rise FC win first ever women’s Northern Super League soccer match

Vancouver Rise FC win first ever women’s Northern Super League soccer match

Vancouver Rise FC has made a perfect start to life in the Northern Super League – the first top tier women’s soccer league in Canada.

First Northern Super League game ‘a surreal moment’ for players, coaches

Veteran midfielder Quinn scored the match’s lone goal on a penalty kick, helping the Vancouver Rise to a 1-0 victory over the Calgary Wild in the inaugural Northern Soccer League game

Rise and shine: Vancouver’s newest team scores a historic first win

Vancouver Rise FC just gave us a front-row seat to history.

The first match in the Northern Super League, Canada's new national women's soccer league at the elite level, has been played. On the field were the Swedes Sara Lilja Vidlund, 23

First Northern Super League game 'a surreal moment' for players, coaches

VANCOUVER — Quinn is no stranger to big games. The Canadian midfielder won gold at the Tokyo Olympicas and has played in league championships. Being part of history on Wednesday, though, was something special.

Quinn's landmark goal helps Vancouver Rise top Calgary Wild in Northern Super League's inaugural match

Vancouver Rise FC defeated Calgary Wild FC 1-0 in the Northern Super League's inaugural match on Wednesday. Canadian women's national team midfielder Quinn entered lore by converting a penalty kick in the 22nd minute, scoring the first goal in league history.