Montreal Roses and Ottawa Rapids played out a goalless draw in the National Super League on 2 October 2026. The regular season encounter ended 0-0 at the home ground, a result that keeps both sides locked in a tight battle for the top positions. Montreal remain second with 37 points while Ottawa sit third on 36 after 22 matches.
The match had its moments but neither side could break through. By then the game had settled into a tactical contest, with both defences organized and midfielders tracking back diligently. It was not the kind of evening where one side went for the jugular — instead, both teams seemed content to let the game flow at a measured pace.
Coaches began making changes around the hour mark. Montreal brought on Anna Heilferty and Florence Belzile in the 65th minute, while Ottawa responded with three changes at 73 — Evelyn Badu, Johanne Fridlund and Susanne Haaland joined the fray. Chloe Minas and Nicola Golen also came on for Ottawa, with Delaney Baie Pridham completing their reshuffle in the 84th minute. Olivia Scott received a yellow card in the 78th minute and Jazmine Wilkinson was booked later, in the 86th.
The draw matters because the gap between second and third is now just one point. Montreal have played one fewer game and could close the distance with a win next time out. Ottawa cannot afford another slip if they want to keep pace with the leaders.
Both sides arrived with mixed recent form. Montreal had drawn their last three outings — against Halifax, Vancouver and Toronto — before beating Ottawa 3-2 earlier this season. Ottawa were coming off a heavy 3-0 defeat to Toronto and a 4-0 loss to Vancouver, though they had bounced back with a 3-1 win over Calgary.
