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Kaylee Hunter, AFC Toronto Power Past Ottawa Rapid FC for Return to NSL Final
Kaylee Hunter scored twice as Toronto dominated the semifinal and earned a second straight trip to the championship match.
On Saturday, AFC Toronto secured their spot in the Northern Super League final by defeating Ottawa Rapid FC 4-0, completing an 8-2 aggregate win for a second consecutive championship appearance.
Kaylee Hunter scored in the sixth and 29th minutes to propel the visitors, while Ottawa Rapid FC goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais was stretchered off in the seventh minute after a collision, replaced by Mollie Eriksson.
Toronto applied relentless pressure throughout the match, with Lena Silano extending the lead to 3-0 in the 44th minute before halftime and Nikayla Small sealing the shutout with a 52nd-minute goal at TD Place.
The 2026 NSL final will be hosted at TD Place in Ottawa on Nov. 14, 2026, giving Toronto a chance to avenge last year's 2-1 championship defeat.
Montreal Roses and Vancouver Rise are competing for the final spot, with the Roses leading the defending champion Rise 3-0 on aggregate heading into Sunday's second leg.