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‘We have a lot to show’: Vancouver Rise make additions ahead of playoff push

The Vancouver Rise signed defenders Chantelle Swaby and Kaela Hansen this week, bolstering their roster ahead of Saturday's crucial matchup against the visiting Halifax Tides.
Sitting five points back of Halifax , the NSL-defending champion Rise need reinforcements to climb into a playoff berth this season.
Swaby joins from Leicester City after playing in England's Women's Super League, while Burnaby native Hansen returns home from AFC Toronto.
These roster additions follow veteran forward Mariah Lee's retirement last month to attend law school in New York and goalkeeper Kirstin Tynan's loan to Halifax this week.
Vancouver forward Jessica De Fillippo called this stretch "super important," emphasizing the team's focus on returning to the playoffs like last year.

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'We have a lot to show': Vancouver Rise make additions ahead of NSL playoff push

Reinforcements have arrived for the Vancouver Rise. The Northern Super League club signed a pair of defenders this week, bolstering their ranks ahead of a crucial matchup with the visiting Halifax Tides on Saturday.

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'We have a lot to show': Vancouver Rise make additions ahead of playoff push

VANCOUVER — Reinforcements have arrived for the Vancouver Rise. The Northern Super League club signed a pair of defenders this week, bolstering their ranks ahead of a crucial matchup with the visiting Halifax Tides on Saturday. Chantelle Swaby comes to Vancouver after spending last season with Leicester City in the Women's Super League, while Kaela Hansen joins the Rise after playing for NSL side AFC Toronto. Both athletes bring important attri…

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