Silano’s Brace Lifts AFC Toronto to Playoff Clinch with Dominant 3-0 Victory

Lena Silano scored her first two NSL goals on Saturday, notching a brace to power AFC Toronto to a 3-0 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC and clinch a 2026 playoff spot
Sarah Stratigakis added a late goal to seal the win, extending her season total to five as Toronto leapfrogs Ottawa into second place with 37 points
Goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo recorded her sixth clean sheet of the season with four crucial saves, maintaining Toronto’s league-best defensive record of just 21 goals conceded
AFC Toronto remains unbeaten in six straight matches and holds just one loss across their last 11 games, positioning them just two points behind Montreal in the Supporters’ Shield race
The club will host Vancouver Rise FC on October 4 at York Lions Stadium in a W Canadian Championship quarterfinal as they push toward the league title