{
  "id": 1155035,
  "title": "Wild knock off front-running Rapid 4-3 in NSL matchup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/wild-knock-off-front-running-rapid-4-3-in-nsl-matchup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T00:07:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/08/15/wild-knock-off-front-running-rapid-4-3-in-nsl-matchup"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Calgary Wild secured a surprising 4-3 victory over league-leading Ottawa Rapid in Northern Super League action on Saturday at McMahon Stadium. Serita Thurton was the star of the show, netting two goals in the first half and a third late in the match. Kahli Johnson and Jorian Baucom added goals for the Wild, while Melanie Forbes and Jyllissa Harris scored for Ottawa. The Ottawa team's 10-match unbeaten streak came to an abrupt end. Despite controlling 54% of possession, Ottawa was outshot 16-13, with Calgary taking six corners to Ottawa's one.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Calgary Wild defeats league-leading Ottawa Rapid 4-3",
    "Serita Thurton scores three goals for Wild",
    "Ottawa ends 10-match unbeaten streak"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The upset win snaps Ottawa's 10-match unbeaten streak and suggests Calgary can compete with the league's top teams, dealing a significant blow to Ottawa's momentum.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Calgary Herald",
        "title": "Wild FC stun league-leading Rapid FC in thriller",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/wild-fc-stun-league-leading-rapid-fc-in-thriller",
        "published": "2026-08-16T01:49:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}