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Raheem Farhan Bashir

@bashirra.bsky.social

Writer for @afctoronto.bsky.social, @pwhlsceptres.bsky.social, Toronto Wolfpack, @canadasocceren.bsky.social, Rugby Canada, and Canada Rugby League for https://rbsports.org/ | Member of the @soccerreporters.bsky.social and The Rugby Union Writers' Club

96 Followers  |  179 Following  |  170 Posts  |  Joined: 20.11.2024  |  1.8586

Latest posts by bashirra.bsky.social on Bluesky

Photo Credit: R. Lee on November 28, 2025.

Photo Credit: R. Lee on November 28, 2025.

The local #OshawaFireWolves star, as well as a player for the #UtahArchers, #DysonWilliams, is a player fans have every reason to be excited about. He played lacrosse in college with #DukeUniversity.

#LacrosseLivesHere | #UtahArchers

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01.02.2026 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some notable people to follow on Bluesky for anything and everything Canadian soccer related:

@bensteiner00.bsky.social
@footyprime.bsky.social
@harjournalist.bsky.social
@thetidespod.bsky.social
@thomashewitt.bsky.social
@yycsoccer403.bsky.social

15.01.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Credit: Toronto Sceptres X Account on January 3, 2026.

Photo Credit: Toronto Sceptres X Account on January 3, 2026.

A player to keep an eye on is @pwhlsceptres.bsky.social ’s #DarylWatts. Watts is a forward who plays for the #TorontoSceptres, who has earned high praise from her head coach.

She also played for @badgerwhky.bsky.social.

#Badgers | #TORvVAN | #ScotiabankArena

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15.01.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Credit: PWHL Facebook Page on January 3, 2025.

Photo Credit: PWHL Facebook Page on January 3, 2025.

.@pwhltorrent.bsky.social won, as their third line and penalty shootout performance was exceptional against the @pwhlsceptres.bsky.social at the #TDColiseum.

The article examines Hamilton as a potential #PWHL market.

#SeattleTorrent | #SEAvTOR | #TorontoSceptres

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05.01.2026 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Full Game Summary:

The #SeattleTorrent was the better team in the shootout.

Seattle Torrent’s third line played well today.

#TorontoSceptres goaltender Raygan Kirk played well.

#SEAvTOR | 2-2 (2-0) | #PWHL

03.01.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Game Ends:

@pwhltorrent.bsky.social 2 (2)
@pwhlsceptres.bsky.social 2 (0)

The #SeattleTorrent was the better team in the shootout, winning in Hamilton at #TDColiseum.

03.01.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Credit: The Ohio State University Women’s Hockey Facebook Page, of Emma Maltais, on February 1, 2024.

Photo Credit: The Ohio State University Women’s Hockey Facebook Page, of Emma Maltais, on February 1, 2024.

A player profile of up-and-coming @pwhlsceptres.bsky.social and @hockeycanada.bsky.social star, #EmmaMaltais, is a player to watch out for.

Maltais is also known for her time with #TheOhioStateUniversity.

#GoBucks | #HockeyCanada | #RivalrySeries | #TorontoSceptres

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31.12.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo provided by AFC Toronto on October 19, 2025.

Photo provided by AFC Toronto on October 19, 2025.

A first-year review on @afctoronto.bsky.social of the @nsl.ca: A look at the highs, the challenges, the players of the year, and the defining games that shaped #AFCToronto’s inaugural season.

#NSL | #SLN | #NSLSupportersShield

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21.12.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was confirmed by AFC Toronto's social media accounts (like Facebook and X) yesterday. Hong Hye-ji, Aoi Kizaki, Mya Jones, Leah Pais, and Sonia Walk have all departed from #AFCToronto.

Wishing all of these players the best in their future endeavours. #NSL

16.12.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Credit: Montreal Victoire X Account on December 7, 2025.

Photo Credit: Montreal Victoire X Account on December 7, 2025.

The @pwhlsceptres.bsky.social team lost to the @victoire-lphf.bsky.social team at #PlaceBell.

#TorontoSceptres player Emma Gentry scored her first-ever #PWHL goal, but it was not enough as the Sceptres again struggled on the power play.

#TORvMTL | #MontrealVictoire

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10.12.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Full Game Summary:

#MontrealVictoire was the better team with the better scoring opportunities.

The #TorontoSceptres could not punish the Montreal Victoire when they were on the power play.

The Sceptres' Emma Gentry scored her first-ever PWHL goal.

#TORvMTL | 1-3 | #PWHL

07.12.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NSL Email Inbox: More than 1.1 million people watched the #NSLFinal between #AFCToronto and the #VanRiseFC.

There were 4.58 million impressions and more than 2.56 million views across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

There is a market for women's soccer in Canada.

19.11.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Credit: Northern Super League on November 15, 2025.

Photo Credit: Northern Super League on November 15, 2025.

The #VanRiseFC spoils the party as they come from behind to win the first-ever #DianaBMathesonCup on the road against @afctoronto.bsky.social at #BMOField.

Also, a look at what this result and match meant for both teams.

#NSLFinal | #AFCToronto | #TORvVAN

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18.11.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Correction: Lisa Pechersky

16.11.2025 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Full Game Summary:

Players such as #VanRiseFC’s Nikki Stanton and Lisa Perchesky played well.

#AFCToronto had many chances to score, but was not able to convert.

The Vancouver Rise FC played well defensively in the second half.

#TORvVAN | 1-2 | #NSLFinal

16.11.2025 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry, typo. I meant to write that there are some noticeable injuries at the back line for AFC Toronto.

14.11.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The defence of AFC Toronto looked sharper in the second leg than the first leg. A huge credit to them as I know there are some noticeable for AFC at the back line. I also agree with you that the Montreal Rose FC has not found someone to replace Latifah Abdu.

14.11.2025 06:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo provided by AFC Toronto on November 10, 2025.

Photo provided by AFC Toronto on November 10, 2025.

On Monday, @afctoronto.bsky.social advanced in the #NSL playoffs by winning both legs against the Montreal #RosesFC, including winning 4-1 at #YorkLionsStadium.

Esther Okoronkwo scored a hat-trick as #AFCToronto now looks ahead to the #NSLFinal. #TORvMTL

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13.11.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Full Game Summary:

#AFCToronto’s Esther Okoronkwo scored a hat-trick.

AFC Toronto were relentless in their attack in the first half.

#RosesFC did not get a shot on goal until early in the second half.

#TORvMTL | 4-1 (6-1) | #NSLPlayoffs

11.11.2025 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Credit: PWHL Toronto X Account on February 3, 2024, of a Natalie Spooner Headshot.

Photo Credit: PWHL Toronto X Account on February 3, 2024, of a Natalie Spooner Headshot.

There will be two expansion teams coming this upcoming #PWHL season.

As a result, the @pwhlsceptres.bsky.social team, like the rest of the inaugural six teams, will have a notably different roster.

#TorontoSceptres | #NatalieSpooner | #BlayreTurnbull | #RenataFast

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08.11.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo provided by AFC Toronto on July 10, 2025.

Photo provided by AFC Toronto on July 10, 2025.

Many players helped @afctoronto.bsky.social win the NSL Supporters’ Shield.

One of them was #CloeyUddenberg, an Ontario player who made her mark with #AFCToronto, University of Guelph, and the Simcoe County Rovers FC (Women).

#NSL | #SKNFA | #gryphonpride | #SCRFC

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05.11.2025 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Provided By AFC Toronto.

Photo Provided By AFC Toronto.

On Saturday, @afctoronto.bsky.social secured the vital win against the @rosesmtl.ca on the road at #StadeBorΓ©ale thanks to goals scored by Kaylee Hunter and Nikayla Small.

They will now play at home for the second leg on Sunday.

#RosesFC | #MTLvTOR | #AFCToronto

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04.11.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Provided By AFC Toronto.

Photo Provided By AFC Toronto.

On Saturday, @afctoronto.bsky.social secured the important win against the @rosesmtl.ca on the road at the #StadeBorΓ©ale thanks to goals scored by Kaylee Hunter and Nikayla Small.

They will now play at home for the second leg on Sunday.

#MTLvTOR | #NSL

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04.11.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Full Game Summary:

AFC Toronto had the ability to be around and within the #RosesFC’s box.

After coming back from injury, Kaylee Hunter scored a goal for #AFCToronto.

The Montreal Roses FC was unable to capitalize on AFC Toronto’s mistakes.

#MTLvTOR | 0-2 | #NSLPlayoffs

01.11.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo provided by AFC Toronto on May 1, 2025.

Photo provided by AFC Toronto on May 1, 2025.

With @afctoronto.bsky.social heading to the @nsl.ca playoffs, learn about one of their goalkeepers, #SofiaManner, and what she currently means for #AFCToronto.

She also previously played for @stonybrooku.bsky.social.

#NSLPlayoffs | #NSL | #CAASoccer

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23.10.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Provided by AFC Toronto on October 19, 2025.

Photo Provided by AFC Toronto on October 19, 2025.

On Sunday, @afctoronto.bsky.social won their final regular-season game of the year against the #MontrealRosesFC, and also celebrated winning their #SupportersShield trophy at #YorkLionsStadium.

#NSL | #AFCToronto | #TORvMTL

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21.10.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Full Game Summary:

#AFCToronto was able to get behind Roses FC’s backline.

Esther Okoronkwo had a fantastic game today.

#RosesFC’s goalkeeper, Anna Karpenko, was their best player today.

#TORvMTL | 2-1 | #NSL

19.10.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo provided by AFC Toronto on October 4, 2025.

Photo provided by AFC Toronto on October 4, 2025.

On Saturday, Kaylee Hunter played exceptionally well, with Emma Regan and Danielle Krzyzaniak also making big plays as @afctoronto.bsky.social won 2-1 at #McMahonStadium against the @calgarywildfc.bsky.social.

#YYCWFC | #CGYvTOR | #AFCToronto

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07.10.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Full Game Summary:

#AFCToronto did a great job getting behind the #YYCWFC’s backline.

Emma Regan and Danielle Krzyzaniak made some big plays for AFC Toronto.

Calgary Wild FC had chances to score after being a player up, but was unable to capitalize.

#CGYvTOR | 1-2 | #NSL

04.10.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo Credit: Rich Lam – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images on September 29, 2024.

Photo Credit: Rich Lam – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images on September 29, 2024.

There were many standouts to come from #RugbyCA in the #RWC2025, and this included Asia Hogan-Rochester, a #YorkU alumna, who delivered as she scored two tries in the 2025 Rugby Women’s World Cup Final.

#AsiaHoganRochester | #RWC2025Final

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02.10.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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