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VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Rise FC (9W-7L-6D) is traveling out East for the last time this regular season, facing off against Ottawa Rapid FC in the hunt for second place and for Rise FC to claim the best home record in the league.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Rise FC will be looking to secure a win after last match’s 1-1 draw against Halifax Tides FC. That result saw the team trend back in the right direction after two consecutive losses, and they are now searching for three points at a crucial time. Their opponent is Ottawa Rapid FC, a playoff rival that has pushed Rise FC to its limits all season. The last time these two sides faced off, Rapid FC came away with a smash-and-grab 3-0 win at Swangard Stadium, despite Rise FC dominating the stats. This time, Rise FC will be looking to channel the energy from their last road match against Rapid FC, where Samantha Chang bagged a last-minute winner to secure a 3-2 victory in front of their own fans.

There’s rarely been a dull moment between these two sides, so expect fireworks in their final 2025 regular season matchup.

RACE FOR SECOND PLACE: Rise FC is approaching this and the remaining matches with a clear goal: to finish second in the table. The team is currently in fourth on 33 points after 22 games, but both Rapid FC and Montréal Roses FC are just three points above with an extra game played. That means this upcoming match against Rapid FC will have serious implications for the league table as both sides fight for that second-place spot. With just two matches remaining afterwards, these three points could go a long way in securing the best possible playoff spot for Rise FC on the road to the Diana B. Matheson Cup! 

A RECORD ON THE LINE: Rise FC will have added motivation in Ottawa, as Rise FC has the opportunity to clinch the best regular season home record in the league. They currently lead the standings with 21 points from 12 home matches (6W-3L-3D). The only team that can catch them is Ottawa, who sit on 18 points after 11 matches. Coincidentally, Rapid FC's final home game is this Wednesday’s match against Rise FC. A victory or draw for the visitors would secure Rise FC the title of best home record in the inaugural NSL season!