AFC Toronto hands Ottawa Rapid FC third straight loss, 2-1, in NSL action

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

TORONTO — Sarah Stratigakis scored the eventual winner as AFC Toronto defeated Ottawa Rapid FC 2-1 in Northern Super League action on Sunday at BMO Field.

Stratigakis scored in the 86th minute to put Toronto (9-5-4) ahead 2-0.

Florence Belzile put Ottawa (10-5-3) on the board three minutes later to make it a one-goal game.

Kaylee Hunter had the opening goal for Toronto in the 73rd minute.

Ottawa remained in second in the six-team league standings, one point behind Montreal. However, the loss pushed Ottawa’s losing streak to three games.

Meanwhile, Toronto is now on a two-game winning streak and two points behind Ottawa in third.

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

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