2026 Ottawa Rapid FC season
| 2026 season | |
|---|---|
| Owners |
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| Head coach | Katrine Pedersen |
| Stadium | |
The 2026 Ottawa Rapid FC season is the second in the club's history, as well as the second season in Northern Super League history.
Summary
Ottawa Rapid finished 2nd in the league during the 2025 season.
Team
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach |  Katrine Pedersen
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| Performance analyst | .svg.png){kind=small} Carli Tingstad
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Roster
- As of 12 February 2026
| No. | Nat. | Name | Date of birth (age) | Since | Previous club | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| 1 | 
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Mollie Eriksson | July 23, 2000 (aged 25) | 2025 |  North Mississauga SC
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| 30 |
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Melissa Dagenais | December 7, 2000 (aged 25) | 2025 | .svg.png){kind=small} Damaiense
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| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 | 
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Susanne Haaland | January 15, 1998 (aged 28) | 2025 | Kolbotn
|
INT |
| 18 |
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Liv Scott | March 23, 2001 (aged 24) | 2025 | Quinnipiac Bobcats
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| 33 |
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Jyllissa Harris | April 8, 2000 (aged 25) | 2025 | Houston Dash
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INT, Loan |
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 3 | 
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Kayla Adamek | February 1, 1995 (aged 31) | 2025 |  Reims
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| 5 |
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Emily Amano | August 28, 2000 (aged 25) | 2025 |  Grótta
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| 10 |
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Florence Belzile | April 9, 2004 (aged 21) | 2025 | Nebraska Cornhuskers
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| 13 | 
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Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene | December 14, 1993 (aged 32) | 2025 |  Levante Las Planas
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INT |
| 14 | 
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Lee Min-a | November 8, 1991 (aged 34) | 2025 | Hyundai Steel Red Angels
|
INT |
| 15 |
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Nicola Golen | November 29, 2003 (aged 22) | 2025 | Harvard Crimson
|
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| 19 |
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Choo Hyo-joo | July 29, 2000 (aged 25) | 2025 | Hyundai Steel Red Angels
|
INT |
| 21 |
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Melanie Forbes | June 21, 1999 (aged 26) | 2025 | Keflavík
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Sadie Waite | October 21, 2004 (aged 21) | 2026 | Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Jung Min-young | September 28, 2000 (aged 25) | 2026 | Seoul City Hall
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Caitlin Crichton | February 7, 2003 (aged 23) | 2026 |  KTP
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| Forwards | ||||||
| 7 |
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Johanne Fridlund | July 24, 1996 (aged 29) | 2025 | Kolbotn
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INT |
| 9 |
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Jazmine Wilkinson | March 8, 2002 (aged 23) | 2025 | Texas A&M Aggies
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| 22 |
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Delaney Baie Pridham | September 1, 1997 (aged 28) | 2025 | Linköping FC
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Competitions
Northern Super League
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Playoff qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calgary Wild | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to Playoffs |
| 2 | Halifax Tides | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Montreal Roses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Ottawa Rapid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | AFC Toronto | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Vancouver Rise | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: April 2026. Source: NSL
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head points; 2) Head-to-head goal difference; 3) Overall goal difference; 4) Most wins; 5) Most goals scored; 6) Least goals conceded; 7) Least red cards; 8) Least yellow cards; 9) Drawing of lots.[1]
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head points; 2) Head-to-head goal difference; 3) Overall goal difference; 4) Most wins; 5) Most goals scored; 6) Least goals conceded; 7) Least red cards; 8) Least yellow cards; 9) Drawing of lots.[1]
Matches
| April 25, 2026 1 | Halifax Tides | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| May 2, 2026 2 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Calgary Wild FC |
| May 6, 2026 3 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Vancouver Rise FC |
| May 13, 2026 4 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Halifax Tides FC |
| May 23, 2026 5 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Montreal Roses FC |
| May 29, 2026 6 | Halifax Tides FC | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| June 14, 2026 7 | Vancouver Rise FC | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| June 21, 2026 8 | Ottawa Rapid | v | AFC Toronto |
| June 25, 2026 9 | Montreal Roses FC | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| July 5, 2026 10 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Calgary Wild FC |
| July 11, 2026 11 | AFC Toronto | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| July 16, 2026 12 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Halifax Tides FC |
| July 22, 2026 13 | Calgary Wild FC | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| August 3, 2026 14 | Halifax Tides FC | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| August 9, 2026 15 | Ottawa Rapid | v | AFC Toronto |
| August 15, 2026 16 | Calgary Wild FC | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| August 22, 2026 17 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Vancouver Rise FC |
| August 30, 2026 18 | AFC Toronto | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| September 6, 2026 19 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Montreal Roses FC |
| September 13, 2026 20 | Vancouver Rise FC | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| September 20, 2026 21 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Calgary Wild FC |
| September 26, 2026 22 | AFC Toronto | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| October 2, 2026 23 | Montreal Roses FC | v | Ottawa Rapid |
| October 18, 2026 24 | Ottawa Rapid | v | Vancouver Rise FC |
| October 23, 2026 25 | Montreal Roses FC | v | Ottawa Rapid |
Transactions
Contract operations
| Date | Player | Pos. | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 November 2025 | Choo Hyo-joo
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MF | Contract through the 2026 season | [2] |
| 27 December 2025 | Emily Amano
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MF | Contract through the 2026 season | [3] |
| 6 January 2026 | Nicola Golen
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MF | Contract through the 2026 season | [4] |
Transfers in
| No. | Pos. | Player | From club | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | MF | Sadie Waite
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Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Two year contract. | 11 January 2026 | [5] |
| N/A | DF | Jyllissa Harris
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Houston Dash
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Loan extension for the 2026 season | 26 January 2026 | [6] |
| N/A | MF | Jung Min-young
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Seoul City Hall
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6 February 2026 | [7] | |
| N/A | MF | Caitlin Crichton
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KTP
|
12 February 2026 | [8] |
Statistics
References
- ^ "Six Seconds - The home of women's football in Canada". Six Seconds. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "Ottawa Rapid FC, Winger Choo Hyo-joo Agree to New Contract Through 2026". www.rapidfc.ca.
- ^ "Midfielder Emily Amano Extends Through 2026". www.rapidfc.ca.
- ^ "Nicola Golen Extends Through 2026". www.rapidfc.ca.
- ^ Lale, Brent (January 11, 2026). "Sadie Waite of St. Thomas, Ont. signs with Ottawa Rapid FC of Northern Super League". CTVNews.
- ^ "Houston Dash Extend Jyllissa Harris' Loan to Ottawa Rapid FC". Houston Dash. January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Daily, The Chosun (January 24, 2026). "Jeong Min-young Challenges Abroad with Ottawa Rapid". The Chosun Daily.
- ^ "From her hometown to the professional stage - Ottawa Rapid FC is proud to welcome Caitlin Crichton to the club". www.instagram.com.