Nikayla Small scores, AFC Toronto edges Vancouver Rise 3-2

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BURNABY - Nikayla Small scored the first goal of her Northern Super League career Wednesday, helping AFC Toronto to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Rise. 

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BURNABY – Nikayla Small scored the first goal of her Northern Super League career Wednesday, helping AFC Toronto to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Rise. 

Emma Regan got Toronto (4-3-1) on the board just two minutes into the game, and Kaylee Hunter put the visitors ahead 2-0 in the 42nd minute.

Mariah Lee cut Vancouver’s deficit to 2-1 with a goal in the 68th minute before Small scored in the 73rd. 

AFC Toronto defender Emma Regan (8) jumps over Montreal Roses FC Defender Lucy Cappadona (2) during second half Northern Super League soccer action in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
AFC Toronto defender Emma Regan (8) jumps over Montreal Roses FC Defender Lucy Cappadona (2) during second half Northern Super League soccer action in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Rise midfielder Quinn converted a penalty kick in the eighth minute of injury time to seal the score at 3-2. 

Vancouver (3-4-2) controlled 54 per cent possession across the game and outshot Toronto 13-8. The hosts also held a 4-3 edge in on-target shots. 

Toronto will look to carry the momentum from the win into Calgary, where they’ll face the Wild on Saturday. The Rise are off until June 22 when they host the league-leading Montreal Roses.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2025.

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