Ottawa is having a moment in women's professional soccer, and Ottawa Rapid FC defender Olivia Scott is right in the middle of it. Scott sat down with CBC junior reporter Gigi Isidoro for an interview that gives fans a rare inside look at what it's like to suit up for the city's newest professional sports franchise during a season that keeps getting better.
A Streak Worth Talking About
The Rapid extended their unbeaten streak on Aug. 9 with a 2-2 draw against Toronto AFC, keeping the club unbeaten as the Northern Super League season rolls on. For a first-year franchise, stringing together results without a loss is no small feat, and it's exactly the kind of storyline that's turning casual observers into regular supporters at games around the city.
Draws against tough opponents like Toronto AFC aren't just about avoiding a loss — they're about building the kind of resilience that carries a team through a long season. Coming back from a deficit or holding a lead under pressure teaches a squad how to handle adversity, and those are the moments Scott and her teammates will lean on as the schedule continues.
Why This Matters for Ottawa
Ottawa Rapid FC has quickly become a source of local pride since launching, giving the city its own team in the new Northern Super League — Canada's professional women's soccer circuit. For a city that's long supported the Senators, the RedBlacks, and the 67s, having a women's soccer club to rally behind adds another thread to Ottawa's sports fabric. Fans who show up to Rapid matches are watching a young roster grow together in real time, and moments like Scott's interview help put a face to the team for the community.
The fact that a young CBC reporter got the chance to interview a Rapid player also speaks to how accessible the club has been to its hometown audience. It's the kind of grassroots connection that builds lasting fan bases — kids growing up watching Ottawa's own team, with players willing to take the time to talk to the next generation of reporters and fans.
What's Next
For Scott and the rest of the Rapid squad, the goal now is to keep the unbeaten streak alive as the season progresses. Every match adds pressure, but it also adds to the sense that this club is building something real in its debut campaign. Ottawa soccer fans looking to catch the energy in person can keep an eye on the team's upcoming home fixtures as the Rapid look to turn draws into wins down the stretch.
With interviews like this one giving supporters a closer look at the players behind the results, Ottawa Rapid FC's first season is shaping up to be one local sports fans won't want to miss.
Source: CBC Ottawa
