Ottawa Rapid FC Cruises beyond Low Halifax Tids FC 5-0 in NSL promotion

Delaney Baie Pridham Leads Ottawa Rapid FC to Victory

Delaney Baie Pridham showcased her scoring prowess once again, netting her 16th goal of the season as Ottawa Rapid FC secured a convincing 5-0 win against Halifax Tides FC Reed in the Northern Super League promotion match.

Early Lead for Ottawa

Pridham wasted no time in making an impact, opening the scoring in the 10th minute to give Ottawa a 1-0 lead.

Rapid Second Half Goals

Min-a Lee extended Ottawa’s lead early in the second half with a goal in the 46th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance.

Goals from Olivia Scott in the 66th minute, Melanie Forbes in the 77th minute, and Stella in the 83rd minute sealed the victory for Ottawa, propelling them into third place in the league standings.

Halifax’s Struggles Continue

Meanwhile, Halifax’s woes continued as they extended their winless streak to eight games (0-6-2). The Tides’ last victory came back on July 7 in a 1-0 win over Calgary.

Upcoming Matches

Ottawa will look to build on their momentum as they face Montreal on September 7, while Halifax will have a tough test against league leaders AFC Toronto on September 6.

This report from the Canadian Press was first published on 28 August 2025.