{
  "id": 2690544,
  "title": "Rise rout Rapid 5-1 in NSL play thanks to four-goal second half",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/rise-rout-rapid-5-1-in-nsl-play-thanks-to-four-goal-second-half",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T01:06:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/08/22/rise-rout-rapid-5-1-in-nsl-play-thanks-to-four-goal-second-half"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OTTAWA - In a Northern Super League game on Saturday, the Rise defeated the Ottawa Rapid 5-1 thanks to a four-goal second half performance. Alex Lamontagne scored twice in her Vancouver debut. Anna Bout, Maithe Lopez, and Camila Reyes each netted a goal for the Rise, with three goals scored in a 10-minute span near the end of the second half. The rapid second-half surge led to a blowout victory for the visiting team at TD Place. Elise Bell scored the lone Rapid goal in the 82nd minute, preventing a shutout by Jessica Wulf. The Rise now sit in fourth place with seven wins, one draw, and nine losses. The Rapid, holding the top spot, trail the Rise by three points with 33 points. The Rise had a slight edge in possession (53% to 47%) and outshot the Rapid 17-8, including 11-3 on target. Both teams received two yellow cards each. The Rise will next face Calgary Wild on Saturday, Aug. 29.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}