It's matchweek 18 of the Northern Super League regular season, as the Vancouver Rise host the Calgary Wild at Swangard Stadium!

Here's everything you need to know heading into tomorrow's game.

How the Vancouver Rise enter this match

The reigning champions are on a bit of form after grabbing back-to-back wins, as they look to continue it into their four-match homestand.

Last time out, the Rise dismantled the Ottawa Rapid in a 5-1 win at TD Place Stadium, with new signing Alex Lamontagne grabbing her first goals and assist in a Rise shirt.

Currently occupying the fourth and final playoff spot, the Vancouver Rise will be focused on building a sizable gap over fifth-place Halifax Tides, who are only behind by a single point.

How the Calgary Wild enter this match

After a very slow season, the Calgary Wild have begun to turn it around and are looking to continue their late push into the playoffs.

Last time out, the Wild grabbed a crucial 2-2 draw against the Montréal Roses, as Taegan Stewart and Jorian Baucom got on the scoresheet to cancel goals from Marie-Yasmine Alidou and Elyse Bennett.

Currently sitting in last place, the Wild have gone four matches without losing, winning three and drawing the most recent one, so can the in-form Wild defeat the Rise again?

Head-to-Head

In the most recent meeting between these two sides, the Calgary Wild came on top as the winners, recording a 3-2 win at Swangard Stadium, with a red card for Tori Tumeth undoubtedly helping Calgary score two goals in stoppage time.

The series is currently tied at three wins and one draw, with the Rise winning the other meeting between these two sides at McMahon Stadium.

Players to watch

A player who shone in Vancouver's 5-1 win over the Ottawa Rapid was one of their newer recruits, Alex Lamontagne. The two-time-capped Canadian was essential in Vancouver's rout, scoring a brace and setting up Anna Bout's goal. The 31-year-old also won a penalty that Camila Reyes put away. While she did have to exit the game after winning the spot kick, Rise fans will be relieved after hearing that she won't miss any time and is ready for tomorrow's matchup! Can Lamontagne build a good run of form as the Rise look to qualify for the postseason?

Calgary will be looking at their in-form striker to provide the goals tomorrow, and that's 30-year-old American Jorian Baucom. With three goals and one assist in her last four games, Baucom has well and truly arrived in 2026 after a difficult stretch saw her record one goal in 13 matches. As she starts to hit form, the team have followed up by starting to hit form as a whole. With two goals in two games this season against the Rise, they should be careful of Baucom.

Availability

For Vancouver, Jessika Cowart, Shannon Woeller, and Ariel Young are unavailable for Anja Heiner-Møller's side, while Kennedy Faulknor and Nikki Stanton are in doubt for this game.

For Calgary, Caleigh Boeckx, Allie Hess, Mya Jones, and Farkhunda Muhtaj are unavailable for Leah Blayney's side, while in-form midfielder Taegan Stewart is on international duty with Canada ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

Projected XIs

TrueNorthFoot projects the following line-ups for each side.

Vancouver Rise (4-4-2): Jessika Wulf; Mia Pante, Kaela Hansen, Tori Tumeth, Sura Yekka; Latifah Abdu, Anna Bout, Camila Reyes (c), Alex Lamontagne; Maithé López, Jessica De Filippo

Calgary Wild (4-2-3-1): Katelin Talbert; Madison Pogarch, Taylor Otto, Meikayla Moore (c), Grace Stordy; Josie Aulicino, Hannah Boughton; Kahli Johnson, Jenaya Robertson, Serita Thurton; Jorian Baucom

Game information and how to watch

📆 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 3:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm MT
📺 TSN, ESPN+ (USA)
🧑‍⚖️ Salma Flores-Desrochers
🏟 Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, Canada