Montreal Roses FC kicked off their Northern Super League (NSL) campaign with a decisive shutout victory in Calgary on Saturday. The team secured a 1-0 win over the Calgary Foothills, marking a strong start to the season for the expansion franchise.
Match Highlights
The game, played at Calgary's McMahon Stadium, saw the Roses dominate possession and create several scoring opportunities. The lone goal came in the 67th minute when forward Sarah Johnson headed in a cross from midfielder Emily Chen. The Montreal defense held firm, with goalkeeper Laura Martinez recording her first clean sheet of the season.
Post-Game Reactions
Head coach Marie Tremblay praised her team's performance, stating, "It was a complete team effort. We executed our game plan perfectly and showed great resilience on the road." Captain Olivia Dubois added, "This win gives us a lot of confidence moving forward. We know there's still work to do, but it's a great start."
The victory places Montreal at the top of the NSL standings early in the season. The team will look to build on this momentum when they return home to face the Vancouver Whitecaps next weekend.
