Toronto takes over third in NSL with 2-0 win over Roses

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 8:10 PM CDT Thursday, Jul. 23, 2026

MONTREAL - Lauren Rowe and Kaylee Hunter scored second-half goals, goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo made two saves, and the visiting AFC Toronto moved into sole possession of third place with a 2-0 win over the Montreal Roses in Northern Super League action on Thursday.

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MONTREAL – Lauren Rowe and Kaylee Hunter scored second-half goals, goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo made two saves, and the visiting AFC Toronto moved into sole possession of third place with a 2-0 win over the Montreal Roses in Northern Super League action on Thursday.

Rowe snapped a scoreless draw in the 50th minute, while Hunter scored 25 minutes later at Stade Boreale.

AFC Toronto improved to five wins, four losses and three draws for 18 points, two points up on the Vancouver Rise and six behind the second-place Roses, who slipped to seven wins, three losses and three draws.

AFC Toronto forward Kaylee Hunter (11) interacts with fans after Northern Super League soccer action against Montreal Roses FC in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Montreal held the upper hand in the possession game (60 per cent to 40), and outshot the visitors 10-7, albeit Toronto had the advantage with on-target shots (4-2).

The visitors took seven of the game’s 11 corner kicks and all four of the match’s yellow cards. Chloe Minas of Montreal received the lone red card of the match.