Calgary Wild FC extends unbeaten streak to five with draw against Vancouver
The women's soccer team fought back from behind twice but conceded a stoppage-time goal on Saturday at home. Goalkeeper Sarah Keilty-Dilling made her professional debut.
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Calgary Wild FC extended their unbeaten streak to five matches Saturday, battling to a 2-2 draw against Vancouver Rise FC at home, though they were left frustrated by a late equalizer.
The Wild opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Serita Thurton pounced on a rebound and fired it past the Vancouver goalkeeper. Vancouver responded in the 39th minute when Quinn converted from the penalty spot to level the match. Calgary quickly regained the lead just three minutes later. Kahli Johnson battled to win the ball and found the back of the net in the 42nd minute, sending the Wild into halftime with a 2-1 lead.
The two sides traded possession and chances throughout the second half, with Calgary holding onto a one-goal advantage deep into the match. But Vancouver found the equalizer in the fourth minute of stoppage time, as Jessica De Filippo scored to bring the match level at 2-2 and deny the Wild all three points.
"We didn't play our best, but we put ourselves in a position to win," said assistant coach Kory Babington. "The team is disappointed it came down to the last kick of the game. Five weeks ago, they would have been happy, but now they're disappointed. It shows how far we've come."
Saturday's match marked the professional debut of Calgary goalkeeper Sarah Keilty-Dilling — one of the first signings in the club's history from Alberta. "My wife flew in to watch, and at 33, getting your pro debut is a little later than most, but I'm really thrilled," said Keilty-Dilling. "I can't say enough about the women laying their bodies out in front of me."
The result marks Calgary's second consecutive 2-2 draw. The Wild's current unbeaten streak began with a 4-0 victory over Club Soccer Mont-Royal Outremont in the Women's Canadian Championship, followed by a 3-2 road win over Vancouver Rise FC and a thrilling 4-3 home victory over league-leading Ottawa Rapid FC.
Calgary will look to continue its unbeaten run when they travel to face AFC Toronto on September 6.
The facts
What was the final score of Calgary Wild FC's match on Saturday, August 29, 2026?
Calgary Wild FC drew 2-2 against Vancouver Rise FC on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Who scored for Calgary Wild FC in the 42nd minute?
Kahli Johnson scored for Calgary Wild FC in the 42nd minute.
What is Calgary Wild FC's current unbeaten streak?
Calgary Wild FC has extended their unbeaten streak to five matches, which began with a 4-0 victory over Club Soccer Mont-Royal Outremont.
When did goalkeeper Sarah Keilty-Dilling make her professional debut?
Sarah Keilty-Dilling made her professional debut on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the match against Vancouver Rise FC.
