{
  "id": 15055119,
  "title": "NSL’s Vancouver Rise eliminate sporting director role, part ways with Labbé",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/nsls-vancouver-rise-eliminate-sporting-director-role-part-ways-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T22:09:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/10/16/nsls-vancouver-rise-eliminate-sporting-director-role-part-ways-with-labbe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vancouver Rise FC has terminated its relationship with sporting director Stephanie Labbé, the team announced on Friday. Labbé, who was the club's initial hire and contributed to their inaugural Northern Super League championship victory, revealed on Instagram that her departure was not the outcome she anticipated. The Rise have eliminated the sporting director role as part of their strategic planning for 2027. This development follows the recent dismissal of head coach Anja Heiner-Moller, leaving the four-time champion seeking a playoff position. The Rise will face third-place Ottawa on Sunday and can secure a postseason berth with a win if Halifax loses to Montreal on Saturday.",
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  "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."
}