Kickoff: Friday, October 23 · 7 p.m. · Stade Boréale, Laval
Broadcast: RDS.ca & CBC Gem
Tickets: Available starting at $28 at en.rosesmtl.ca/tickets
Only one fixture remains on the Northern Super League regular-season schedule, but a year’s worth of dedication and ambition comes down to Friday night under the lights at Stade Boréale. Hosting Ottawa Rapid FC, the Montréal Roses have a date with history: a win or a draw will officially secure the club’s very first Supporters’ Shield. However, a loss would see the trophy handed over to their Ontario rivals.
Sitting atop the league table with 42 points (11-4-9) and riding an impressive nine-match unbeaten streak, Maryse Bard-Martel’s squad holds its destiny in its own hands. The match will be immediately followed by the official on-field trophy presentation ceremony as part of Fan Appreciation Night.
An Unbeaten Run to Extend and Strength in Goal
Driven by remarkable consistency, the Roses enter Friday on a franchise-record nine-game unbeaten run, established since the interim head coach took charge in mid-August. That collective discipline has been anchored at the back, where Gabrielle Lambert continues her vital work in goal. While the local keeper saw her shutout streak come to an end in Halifax, she remains a bedrock for one of the league’s stingiest defences as they look to turn away Ottawa’s attack.
Despite the long-term loss of starting goalkeeper Anna Karpenko, the squad has shown exceptional resilience down the stretch, supported by squad depth and the steady presence of mainstays like Lucy Cappadona, Anne-Valérie Seto, Charlotte Bilbault and Elyse Bennett.
Returning Internationals and the Final Battle
Montreal enters the clash at full strength following the return of its international core from recent national team duty, including Mimi Alidou, Evelyn Badu, Tanya Boychuk and Amandine Pierre-Louis. Up front, goalscoring leader Elyse Bennett (11 goals) will look to cap off her brilliant regular season against a fierce Ottawa side.
Previous encounters between the two rivals have delivered high-stakes, tightly contested battles. Tactical discipline and managing key moments will decide who lifts the trophy on Friday night.
Broadcast & Match Info
- Match: Montréal Roses vs. Ottawa Rapid FC
- Date & Time: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Stade Boréale, Laval.
- Broadcast: Live on RDS.ca & CBC Gem
Tickets for this historic night are selling fast and available starting at $28 at en.rosesmtlca./tickets. For fans unable to attend in person, live streaming is available across RDS and CBC digital platforms. The Roses will then turn their attention to the NSL Playoffs, set to kick off on October 31.