The Ottawa Rapid and Montreal Roses displayed equal strength during their recent match at TD Place in Ottawa, ending in a 0-0 draw. Both Northern Super League teams currently hold identical 8-6-5 records, placing them tied for third in the league standings. Ottawa has the advantage in goal differential with a plus-13 compared to Montreal’s plus-four. The ongoing season marks the inaugural year for the six-team NSL, where the top four teams will proceed to a two-legged semifinal. Goalkeepers Melissa Dagenais of Ottawa Rapid FC and Anna Karpenko of Montreal Roses showcased solid performance by preventing any goals during the match, maintaining the score at a deadlock.