Published May 06, 2025 • Last updated 28 minutes ago • 1 minute readHalifax Tides FC midfielder Sydney Kennedy, left, is defended by Mariah Lee of Vancouver Rise FC Lee during Monday’s Northern Super League game in Burnaby, B.C. Photo by Halifax Tides FCHalifax Tides FC had to settle for a moral victory in their second-ever Northern Super League game.The Tides were in British Columbia on Monday looking for their first win in franchise history. They opened their inaugural season with a 4-1 loss to Calgary Wild FC at the Wanderers Grounds last Saturday.But despite a much better effort in their second outing, the Tides came up short 1-0 to Vancouver Rise FC at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentRise defender Jasmyne Spencer scored the game’s only goal off a corner kick in the 52nd minute. She blasted a perfect shot into the top corner from just outside the 18-yard box after a brief scramble near the Halifax penalty area.Vancouver keeper Morgan McAslan stopped all six Halifax shots to earn the clean sheet.The Tides will look to break into the win column on Saturday on the road against the Montreal Roses at 3 p.m. The game will be televised on CBC Gem. The Roses lead the NSL with a perfect 3-0 record.Halifax’s men’s team will also play on Saturday in a version of a pro soccer double-header for the city, which is the first of its kind for the Nova Scotia capital. The Wanderers host Calgary’s Cavalry FC at 6:30 p.m.The Wanderers are off to their best start in their seven-year history. They are in second place in the Canadian Premier League standings with eight points in five games.The Wanderers are undefeated with three wins and two ties. Atletico Ottawa is two points ahead in first place with a 4-0-1 record. Cavalry FC is 1-2-1.Article content
SOCCER: Halifax Tides FC still searching for first-ever Northern Super League win
