Following an emphatic 8–2 aggregate semifinal victory over Ottawa Rapid, AFC Toronto returns to the championship stage for the second straight season, with the Diana B. Matheson Cup in reach.
TORONTO (November 9, 2026) – AFC Toronto is heading back to the Northern Super League (NSL) Final. Following a commanding 4–0 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC in Saturday's semifinal second leg at TD Place, AFC Toronto has secured its place in the 2026 NSL Final, presented by BMO, marking the club's second consecutive appearance in the league's championship match.
With an 8–2 aggregate victory, AFC Toronto delivered a statement performance across both legs of the semifinal, building on its 4–2 first-leg win at York Lions Stadium with another dominant attacking display in Ottawa. The result extends the club's playoff momentum and sets the stage for another opportunity to compete for the Diana B. Matheson Cup.
AFC Toronto will face Montréal Roses FC on Saturday, November 14, at TD Place in Ottawa, as the club looks to take the final step and capture its first NSL championship.
BACK-TO-BACK FINALS. ONE GOAL.
Returning to the Final for a second consecutive season is a testament to the ambition, resilience and competitive standards established within AFC Toronto. After reaching the inaugural NSL Final in 2025, the club has once again earned its place on the league's biggest stage, continuing to build on its position among the league's leading clubs.
The team's performances throughout the postseason have demonstrated its attacking quality, depth and determination, with eight goals scored across the two semifinal matches. Now, with the championship within reach, AFC Toronto is focused on carrying that momentum into Saturday's Final.
"Reaching the NSL Final for a second consecutive season speaks to the quality of this group and the consistency we've built as a club," said Billy Wilson, Sporting Director, AFC Toronto. "There is a lot of talent across this league, and earning another opportunity to compete for the the Diana B Matheson Cup is something we're incredibly proud of."
"Everyone has played an important role in getting us here, from the players and coaching staff to the work happening across our sporting department," continued Wilson. "We now we have an opportunity to take another step and compete for the Diana B. Matheson Cup."
“Reaching the NSL Final for a second consecutive season speaks to the ambition of this group and the work everyone at the club puts in every day. We still have something to prove,” said Helena Ruken, Co-Founder and CEO, AFC Toronto. “We’re building a club that Toronto can be proud of, with high expectations on the pitch and a lasting commitment to our community. Bringing home a championship would mean so much to everyone who is building this with us.”
THE CHAMPIONSHIP AWAITS
AFC Toronto will take on Montréal Roses FC in the 2026 NSL Final, presented by BMO, on Saturday, November 14, at TD Place in Ottawa. The match will determine the second-ever champion of the Northern Super League, with the Diana B. Matheson Cup on the line.
2026 NSL FINAL MATCH DETAILS
- Matchup: AFC Toronto vs. Montréal Roses FC
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Venue: TD Place, Ottawa, Ontario
- Kick-off: 2:00 p.m. ET
- Pre-match coverage: 1:30 p.m. ET on TSN and RDS
- Broadcast: TSN, CBC, RDS, ESPN+ and NSL YouTube
- Tickets: NSL.ca/final
AFC Toronto looks forward to representing its city and supporters on the national stage as the club pursues its first Northern Super League championship.
About AFC Toronto
AFC Toronto is a founding club in the Northern Super League, Canada's professional women's soccer league. Rooted in community and driven to compete at the highest level, AFC Toronto exists to champion opportunities for girls and women to lead, grow and thrive, on and off the pitch. The club aspires to Run It Our Way by setting an ambitious new standard for success, but on its own terms, while striving to leave the game in a better place for the future.
Media Contact
Christina Miller
Director, Public Relations, Media & Communications
AFC Toronto
cmiller@afctoronto.ca