Saturday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. ET at TD Place Stadium | Live on CBC
AFC Toronto travels to TD Place Stadium on Saturday to face Ottawa Rapid FC in the second leg of the 2026 Northern Super League semifinals, with a place in the NSL Final on the line. Toronto enters the decisive matchup holding a 4-2 aggregate advantage following an impressive performance in the opening leg at York Lions Stadium last weekend.
Kaylee Hunter led the way for Toronto in the first leg, scoring twice and adding an assist. April Lantaigne and Lena Silano also found the back of the net, giving Toronto a two-goal cushion heading into Saturday's return fixture.
Despite the aggregate advantage, Toronto will approach the match with the same intensity and preparation that has carried the team through the postseason. With Ottawa looking to overturn the deficit on home turf, Toronto will be focused on managing the game and securing its place in the championship final.
The two sides have become familiar opponents throughout the 2026 season, having met multiple times in regular-season play before facing off in the semifinals. Saturday's match will determine which club advances to compete for the NSL Championship.
THE OPPONENT
Ottawa Rapid FC enters Saturday's second leg looking to overcome a two-goal aggregate deficit and keep its championship hopes alive. Ottawa finished the regular season as one of the league's most dangerous attacking sides, leading the NSL with 49 goals scored.
Despite conceding four goals in the opening leg, Ottawa demonstrated its attacking threat by finding the back of the net twice. Toronto will need to remain organized defensively and limit the opportunities available to Ottawa's attacking players, particularly in the final third.
WHAT TO WATCH
Protecting the Aggregate Advantage
Toronto heads into Saturday with a 4-2 aggregate lead following its four-goal performance in the opening leg. While the advantage puts the club in a strong position, the focus will be on approaching the match with a level mentality and maintaining its standards from the opening whistle. As head coach Marko Milanović emphasized this week, the team must approach the match as though the score is 0-0.
The Hunter and Silano Connection
Kaylee Hunter and Lena Silano have developed an increasingly effective partnership in Toronto's attack. Hunter recorded a brace and an assist in the opening leg, while Silano contributed a goal and an assist. Silano has now recorded four goals in her last five appearances, with the duo continuing to build chemistry and create opportunities for one another.
A First Professional Goal for April Lantaigne
Midfielder April Lantaigne opened the scoring in last weekend's semifinal, marking her first professional goal. The 20-year-old has become an increasingly important part of Toronto's midfield, starting five consecutive matches and continuing to make an impact as the season progresses.
Containing Ottawa's Attack
Ottawa led the NSL with 49 goals scored during the regular season, making its attacking threat one of the key challenges for Toronto on Saturday. Toronto, meanwhile, finished the regular season tied for the league's fewest goals conceded, allowing just 24. Maintaining that defensive organization will be critical as the club looks to protect its aggregate advantage.
One Step Away from the Final
With a place in the NSL Final at stake, Saturday represents the final hurdle for both sides. Toronto will look to complete the semifinal series and secure its place in the championship match on November 14.
BROADCAST
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. ET
TD Place Stadium | Ottawa, ON
Live on CBC
Next Match: Should AFC Toronto advance, the club will compete in the Northern Super League Final on Saturday, November 14.
See full game notes here.