Wild knock off front-running Rapid 4-3 in NSL matchup

CALGARY — Serita Thurton scored twice in the first half and the last-place Calgary Wild upset the league-leading Ottawa Rapid 4-3 in Northern Super League play on Saturday at McMahon Stadium.

Kahli Johnson scored in the 15th minute to give the hosts a 1-0 lead, then Thurton made it 2-0 about 13 minutes later.

Jung Min-Young scored in the 38th minute for Ottawa and Melanie Forbes tied it at 2-2 one minute into first-half stoppage time.

Just before the half ended Thurton scored her second of the game and the Wild never looked back.

Jorian Baucom also scored for the Wild, who now have two wins, 12 losses and two draws.

Jyllissa Harris scored on a penalty in the 86th minute for the Rapid, who slipped to 10 wins, three losses and three draws. The Ottawa side also had its 10-match unbeaten streak halted.

The Rapid controlled possession 54 per cent of the match, but were outshot 16-13 (9-6 on target).

The Wild took six of the game’s 11 corners, while Ottawa had one yellow card and one red card.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 15, 2026.

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