Delaware Rising battles for NOSL Championship in Ashland against Susserfuss
It's more than a battle of the two best uniforms in NOSL.
It all comes down to this.
Delaware Rising and Susserfuss-Ballverin meet in Ashland, Ohio, on Saturday evening to battle for the 2026 Northern Ohio Soccer League Women’s Championship. From the opening weeks of the season, it felt like these two clubs were on a collision course, with both emerging as the league’s top contenders.
Susserfuss enters the match as the two-time defending NOSL champions after capturing league titles in 2024 and 2025. The Harlequins will be looking to secure an unprecedented third consecutive championship while avenging a 3-1 defeat to Delaware earlier this season.
It’s been an incredible run for Delaware Rising, which enters the championship riding an eight-match winning streak. Rising is seeking its second NOSL title in just its second championship appearance. The club won the inaugural NOSL Championship in 2023 with a 2-1 victory over Ohio City SC. Three members of that championship squad remain on the roster and could feature again on Saturday: 2023 NOSL Golden Boot winner Rachel Austin, Kindall Duke, and Lindsey Whitmore.
Delaware punched its ticket to the final with an impressive 5-1 semifinal victory over Ohio City SC despite having just two players available on the bench. Head coach Landon Kuhn expertly managed his squad’s minutes and crafted a game plan that his players executed to near perfection.
Rileigh Glassburn led the attack with two goals, while Kindall Duke, Lindsey Whitmore, and Jada Leyland also found the back of the net. Rising will be hoping for a similar attacking performance as it chases another championship trophy.
Kickoff from Ashland is set for 4:30 p.m., and we’ll have full coverage from the NOSL Women’s Championship.