Around the NSL: Ember FC ignite, plus semifinal storylines for leg two
Winnipeg’s first professional women’s sports team, Ember FC, has finally been named. The team’s logo features a sun dog, inspired by Nellie McClung’s motto “Let them howl.” The city’s own decorated footy star Desiree Scott, along with the team’s co-founder Rob Gale and President Dayna Spiring, unveiled the logo on Wednesday at The Forks.
Those interested in witnessing the future of the team can attend the first day of Ember tryouts on Saturday at the WSF Soccer South pitch, starting at 11 a.m. Season tickets can be placed until Nov. 16.
Turning to the Northern Super League’s semifinals, both the Montreal Roses and Vancouver Rise advanced to the next round. The Roses outshot the home side 5-1 on target and have a three goal lead off the back of a shutout victory over Vancouver. The Roses will face the Vancouver Rise at Stade Boréale on Sunday at 4 p.m. on TSN. Meanwhile, Toronto defeated Ottawa in the other semifinal, with the series now heading to Toronto’s Rapid’s home stadium.
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