Calgary Wild FC secured its second point of the Northern Super League season Sunday with a 1-1 draw against Montreal Roses FC at Stade Boréale. The result marks Calgary's second draw of the 2026 campaign and follows an entertaining 2-2 draw between the two clubs at McMahon Stadium five weeks ago.
Coach McSharry Praises Team Performance
Interim head coach Sinead McSharry described the match as 'probably our most complete performance from start to finish.' The game was delayed 40 minutes due to weather. 'The team did a great job of sticking to the game plan. They stayed together throughout the match, even when mistakes happened. It would have been nice to get the win, but it is a big deal for us to come away with a point,' McSharry said.
Early Goal Breaks Drought
Calgary opened the scoring in the 10th minute, ending a three-match goal drought. Captain Meggie Dougherty Howard initiated the attack with a pinpoint pass to Mya Jones. The Calgary forward delivered a cross through the penalty area to a charging Kahli Jones, who finished to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Dougherty Howard commented on the goal: 'Overall, I'm proud of the fight the team showed today. It was good to get on the board early and I think it was a great team goal. Serita (Thurton) did a great job of holding up the ball and laid it back to me perfectly. Mya had made a great run out wide, which is something we had talked about—exploiting that space behind, so I was able to find her and then Kahli did great to make sure she was in the box at the right time and put it away. It was a big moment for us to see the ball go in the back of the net. We've been creating chances, but it felt really good to see one go in.'
Montreal Equalizes Before Halftime
Montreal responded before halftime when Evelyn Badu struck from distance in the 29th minute, finding the net behind Calgary goalkeeper Katelin Talbert to level the match at 1-1.
Second Half Pressure and Key Returns
The visitors continued to press in the second half, producing four shots on target while limiting Montreal's opportunities. The Wild FC's attacking play benefited from the return of several key players from injury, including Dougherty Howard, allowing the club to create more dangerous chances in transition and possession.
'It was something we worked on all week in training,' McSharry said. 'Having players like Mya, Kahli and Meggie in those spaces allowed us to be more effective. Credit to the team for recognizing those opportunities and capitalizing on them. The players who came off the bench also made a real impact. The hard work they've put in is starting to pay off.'
Turning Point for the Club
McSharry believes the result could serve as an important turning point as the club establishes its identity. 'We continue to talk about what we want this club to be known for. We are in an underdog position, and nobody knows what to expect from us. The biggest thing is defining what this team and this club are going to stand for.'
Calgary Wild FC will return home Friday, June 27, to host Halifax Tides FC at McMahon Stadium.
