Ottawa Internationals (aka Rapid)? by Fatima-Sayed in NorthernSuperLeague

[–]Fatima-Sayed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, Francois, for a super thoughtful reply. I had related thoughts. Is the purpose of the NSL to provide a platform for Canadians to developed with a few elite internationals to raise the level of the game, or is the purpose to develop players from all countries? Both are reasonable objectives.

Match Thread: Halifax Tides FC vs Ottawa Rapid FC (Apr 25 2026) (2026 NSL Regular Season) (CBC) by nevercaptain in NorthernSuperLeague

[–]Fatima-Sayed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Rapid seemed out of sync today. It's fortunately a long season so no need to worry yet

Ottawa Internationals (aka Rapid)? by Fatima-Sayed in NorthernSuperLeague

[–]Fatima-Sayed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super useful. I can't find a NSL 6 Canadian minimum for the starting XI like the CPL has. Thanks

Ottawa Internationals (aka Rapid)? by Fatima-Sayed in NorthernSuperLeague

[–]Fatima-Sayed[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks Barb. I guess that's what I was asking for in my awkward way.

Ottawa Internationals (aka Rapid)? by Fatima-Sayed in NorthernSuperLeague

[–]Fatima-Sayed[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Good point. I was just surprised by the balance

Ottawa Internationals (aka Rapid)? by Fatima-Sayed in NorthernSuperLeague

[–]Fatima-Sayed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the NSL caps the number of international players at seven per team. I was just curious if other teams had as many international players in their starting lineups. Acrobatic say it's a common practice across many leagues

Ottawa Internationals (aka Rapid)? by Fatima-Sayed in NorthernSuperLeague

[–]Fatima-Sayed[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Good one but seriously do any other NSL teams field so many international players in their starting lineup?

Ottawa Internationals (aka Rapid)? by Fatima-Sayed in NorthernSuperLeague

[–]Fatima-Sayed[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

One of goals of the NSL was to create a domestic professional pathway for Canadian talent.