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SoccerWeek 1 of the Northern Super League is done, to positive reviews. Now the hard work really begins. High-profile opening games at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium and Toronto's BMO Field drew announced crowds of 14,018 and 14,518.Matches at B.C. Place, BMO Field draw announced crowds of 14,018 and 14,518Neil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 20, 2025 2:01 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 20Week 1 of the Northern Super League is done, to positive reviews. Now the hard work really begins.High-profile opening games at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium and Toronto's BMO Field drew announced crowds of 14,018 and 14,518.Vancouver Rise FC raised the curtain on the six-team league with a 1-0 win over Calgary Wild FC on Wednesday, thanks to a Quinn penalty. And Montreal Roses FC hung on for a 1-0 victory over AFC Toronto on Saturday after Tanya Boychuk turned a defensive blunder into a second-minute winner.Kevin Blue, CEO and general secretary of Canada Soccer, believes the new league wil...