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Latifah Abdu Lifts Vancouver Rise as Unbeaten Run Sets Up Trip to AFC Toronto

Montreal said she left to find a setting better suited to her goals and style.

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Calgary Wild FC goal keeper, Stephanie Bukovec, right, makes a dazzling save off of Montreal Roses FC Latifah Abdu to preserve the lead during Northern Super League action at McMahon Stadium.

Overview

  • Transferred from the Montreal Roses on Aug. 30, Abdu scored 14 minutes into her Vancouver debut and added a second in the 52nd minute.
  • She ranks third in the Northern Super League with eight goals.
  • A 6-0 win over the Calgary Wild extended Vancouver’s win streak to four and its unbeaten stretch to eight matches (6-0-2).
  • The Rise are 9-5-5 and visit league-leading AFC Toronto (12-6-2) on Saturday, six points back but ahead 2-1-1 in the season series.
  • Abdu pointed to familiarity with teammates such as Jessica de Filippo and Holly Ward, and coach Anya Heiner-Moller highlighted the team’s defined playing identity.