The Ottawa Rapid and Montreal Roses showcased a balanced performance in their recent matchup. The two teams, part of the Northern Super League, ended their game in a 0-0 draw at TD Place in Ottawa. Currently, both teams are tied for third place in the league standings, boasting identical 8-6-5 records. Ottawa has the edge in goal differential with a plus-13 compared to Montreal’s plus-four. The ongoing season marks the debut of the six-team NSL, where the top four teams will proceed to a two-legged semifinal. The goalkeepers, Melissa Dagenais of Ottawa Rapid FC and Anna Karpenko of Montreal Roses, made crucial saves, resulting in a scoreless draw.