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Jasmyne Spencer's Goal Lifts Vancouver Rise to 1-0 Victory Over Halifax Tides

Vancouver secures second win of the NSL season as Halifax remains winless after a tightly contested match.

Halifax Tides' Eva Fremaux, front left, and Vancouver Rise's Nedya Sawan collide during the first half of an NSL soccer match, in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday, May 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Rise was greater than the Tides in the inaugural cross-coast battle in the Norther Super League. Defender Jasmyne Spencer scored in the 53rd minute on Monday night to lift the Vancouver Rise to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Halifax Tides at Swangard Stadium.
Halifax Tides FC midfielder Sydney Kennedy, left, is defended by Mariah Lee of Vancouver Rise FC Lee during Monday's Northern Super League game in Burnaby, B.C.

Overview

  • Defender Jasmyne Spencer scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute, securing Vancouver Rise's 1-0 win over Halifax Tides at Swangard Stadium.
  • Vancouver improved their record to 2-1 in the Northern Super League's inaugural season, while Halifax fell to 0-2.
  • The Rise dominated possession with 58% and outshot Halifax 9-6, including a 2-1 edge in shots on target.
  • Goalkeeper Morgan McAslan earned a clean sheet, supported by Vancouver's strong defensive performance.
  • Halifax struggled with discipline, receiving three of the match's four yellow cards, and were outmatched on corners, 11-2.