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

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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