De Filippo's late goal lifts Rise to 3-2 NSL win over Roses

Vancouver Rise's Jessica De Filippo (left) battles with AFC Toronto's Sarah Stratigakis for the ball during the first half of an NSL soccer match, in Burnaby, B.C., on Friday, April 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam

MONTREAL — Jessica De Filippo scored in the 86th minute to lift the visiting Vancouver Rise to a 3-2 Northern Super League victory over the Montreal Roses on Saturday.

Montreal’s Noemi Paquin had scored five minutes earlier to tie the match 2-2 at Stade Boreale.

Elyse Bennett of the Roses opened the scoring in the eighth minute. About eight minutes later, Anna Bout scored the equalizer, and the first half ended in a 1-1 tie.

Josie Longhurst gave Vancouver its first lead of the match with a goal in the 71st minute.

The Roses led in ball possession (51 per cent to 49) and outshot the visitors 12-10, including 5-4 on target.

The Rise took five corners while the Roses had four. And Vancouver took two of the three yellow cards issued in the match.

Up next

Rise: Visit the Halifax Tides on Thursday, June 18.

Roses: Host the Calgary Wild on Sunday, June 21.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2026.

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