AFC Toronto W vs Calgary Wild W - Northern Super League

The Northern Super League returns to the home ground on October 18, 2026, where AFC Toronto W and Calgary Wild W will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

AFC Toronto W head into the contest positioned 2nd in the Northern Super League standings, while Calgary Wild W arrive sitting 6th. It has been a solid if unspectacular run for the hosts — DDWWL across their last five with a win rate of 45% — and they will want to push on from here. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, DDDWW in their last five and a season win rate of just 11.11% that leaves them deep in trouble. The contrast in attacking output — 1.6 versus 1.11 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Arsenal also saw the importance of having good depth at right-back when Mosquera was forced to start the Champions League final with PSG out of position - which then resulted in the young Spaniard conceding a penalty.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. AFC Toronto W will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Calgary Wild W will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Speaking on his YouTube Ferdinand said: "If I’m Manchester United right now I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. United and Chelsea are reportedly set to go head-to-head for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Given the balance of the numbers, AFC Toronto W should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. With positions in the Northern Super League table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.