Vancouver Rise FC emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Ottawa Rapid FC in Desiree Scott’s final regular-season home game, courtesy of goals from Latifah Abdu and Jessica De Filippo. Scott, a renowned midfielder for the Canadian women’s national team, known as “The Destroyer,” will retire at the end of the season after playing for Ottawa in the league’s inaugural season.
Before the match, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe declared October 8 as Desiree Scott Day, with 2,906 fans at TD Place sporting pink headbands in her honor. Expressing gratitude for the celebration, the 38-year-old Scott remarked on the overwhelming support from fans and the club. She expressed pride in contributing to the league’s establishment, particularly with Ottawa Rapid.
Despite her impending retirement, Scott’s career is not yet concluded. Ottawa Rapid FC will conclude its regular season against Halifax Tides FC on Wednesday, having already secured a playoff berth and sitting tied in second place with Montreal and Vancouver, each boasting 36 points in the standings. All four clubs, including Toronto in first place, have secured playoff berths.
