On a day that meant more than the result, Calgary Wild FC fought with heart and purpose but were edged 2-1 by AFC Toronto at McMahon Stadium on Saturday. Article content

On a brisk fall afternoon, the Northern Super League squads suited up for more than just the match, taking the field in support of the Canadian Cancer Society, raising funds for breast cancer research to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Article content Article content

“Today we obviously played for more than just football and the result, so when you don’t get that result, that’s what you go back to and think about as a coach,” said Wild FC head coach Lydia Bedford. “Life and death is way more important than three points, but as a group we know how important these next two games are.”

First-place Toronto (15-6

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