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In this episode, Mac & Milty dive into Forge FC's upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup matchup against Monterrey, set for February 5th at home and February 11th away. They discuss the challenges of playing at altitude, the potential for Daniel Parra's return, and the Canadian Championship draw that pits Forge against Halifax in the first round. Plus, a look at Monterrey's league aspirations and Coach Bobby's thoughts on cold weather as a home-field advantage.

Chapters

0:00 Concacaf kickoff

3:20 Comparing Altitude

5:00 Drawing a Liga MX side

7:00 Daniel Parra

11:00 Canchamp Draw!

13:00 Revisiting Concacaf

14:35 Key Players & Considerations

Key Takeaways:

• The Concacaf kickoff is set! Forge FC will face Monterrey on February 5th at home and February 11th away.
• Hamilton has the option to re-sign Daniel Parra, with Milty noting they “kind of let him go,” leaving room for a possible return.
• Forge FC is set to take on Halifax in the first round of the Canadian Championship. A win would lead to a matchup against either CF Montreal or Toronto FC.
• Monterrey has the chance to secure the league championship if they succeed in Mexico this weekend.
• “Give me the cold!” Coach Bobby highlights the challenge of heat and altitude but insists nothing is tougher than playing on a snowy day at Tim Hortons Field.

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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Welcome back to Forge Daily with your host, Mackenzie Barwell! In this episode, we dive into Forge FC's exciting Concacaf Champions Cup draw against CF Monterrey, the standout picks from the CPL U Sports Draft, and what it all means for Forge moving forward. Listen to hear Coach Bobby & Kyle Bekker’s thoughts on the news.

Chapters:

0:50 CONCACAF draw

2:00 Bobby’s Comments!

4:50 Chat w/ Kyle Bekker’s

10:00 USports Draft

Key Takeaways:

Concacaf Champions Cup: Forge FC draws Liga MX giants CF Monterrey in Round One.

Bobby Smyrniotis: Stresses using past experience to aim beyond qualification.

Kyle Bekker: Talks preparation, ambition, and challenges of off-season form.

CPL U Sports Draft:

• Paul Ekwueme (McMaster): Versatile local midfielder.
• Maxim Filion (Montréal): Strong striker adding depth.

Ticket Reminder: 2025 Season Seat Members get first access for February's Concacaf match.

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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Forge Daily – November 20, 2024
Join host Mackenzie Barwell as she reflects on Forge FC’s remarkable 2024 season. From hosting CHIVAS FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup to securing monumental wins against CF Montréal and Toronto FC in the Canadian Championship, this episode celebrates Forge’s historic moments and unwavering resilience. Highlights include Kwasi Poku’s meteoric rise, the inaugural School Day Match, and a sixth consecutive CPL Final appearance. Tune in for key player insights, unforgettable match recaps, and reflections on Forge’s enduring legacy in Canadian soccer.

Key Takeaways:

CONCACAF Champions Cup Experience:

• Hosting CHIVAS FC in Hamilton marked Forge’s third international tournament appearance.
• Kevaughn Tavernier’s goal showcased the promise of the club’s young talent.

Milestones in the Canadian Championship:

• Forge defeated CF Montréal at Stade Saputo, their first victory over an MLS side, advancing to the semifinals.
• A thrilling 2-1 home victory over Toronto FC included Béni Badibanga’s long-range stunner and Kwasi Poku’s backheel goal.
• Over 14,000 students attended the inaugural School Day Match, creating a vibrant atmosphere at Tim Hortons Field.

Youth Development and Recognition:

• Kwasi Poku’s transformation into a star striker began during the Canadian Championship.
• Poku’s achievements include multiple goals, a U21 Player of the Year award, and a move to Belgium’s professional leagues.

CPL Dominance:

• Secured the CPL Shield and earned a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup for a third time.
• Extended their record of six consecutive appearances in the CPL Final, demonstrating consistency and excellence.

Chapters:

⚽1:00 Hosting and going toe to toe with CHIVAS FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup

⚽ 4:00 Inaugural, record breaking and highly successful School Day Match

⚽6:00 Beating CF Montreal away in the TELUS Canadian Championship

⚽8:30 Beating Toronto FC at home in the TELUS Canadian Championship

⚽11:00 Seeing star striker and now Canada Soccer international, Kwasi Poku, move to Belgium and take his talents to the next level

⚽13:00 Making our sixth consecutive Canadian Premier League final & Qualifying for CONCACAF Champions Cup for a third time

⚽14:30 Winning Culture @ Forge FC

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
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Welcome to the final episode of Season 2! Today, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby wrap up the season by diving into Forge FC’s 2024 CPL final, their plans for the off-season, and reflecting on the year’s standout moments. Mackenzie also shares highlights from her Banff trip, recaps post-game player conversations, and talks about Coach Bobby’s end-of-season gift! Tune in!

Key Takeaways:

• The Calgary pitch was frozen solid—no flame thrower needed!
• Coach Bobby reflects on this season as one of Forge’s best, rivaling the 2021 campaign.
• Despite preparing for victory, Bobby acknowledges key player absences, like Garven Metusala, Daniel Parra, and a fully fit Tristan Borges.
• He describes the final as a “tale of two halves,” with Cavalry excelling in the first and Forge in the second.
• Subbing in Daniel Parra post-injury carried some risk but was necessary.
• Reflecting on early-season doubts, Bobby notes that while many thought this would be “the end of Forge,” the team’s foundation and resilience proved otherwise.

Chapters:

0:00 Calgary Travel

2:00 Post Game Conversations

5:30 Recapping 2024 CPL final

8:00 1st Half Performance

10:00 Second Half Reaction

13:00 Reflecting on the Season

16:00 Off-season Plans

19:00 End of season gift!

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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Happy CPL Final Day, everyone! Join host Mackenzie Barwell as she checks in from Calgary, Alberta, recapping Forge FC’s intense 2-1 loss to Cavalry FC in the 2024 CPL Final. Mackenzie dives into the match's highs and lows, shares live fan reactions, and gives an inside look into the post-match press conference, featuring insights from coach Bobby Smyrniotis and Player of the Year, Tristan Borges. Despite the loss, Forge fans showed up in force and made themselves heard—experience the atmosphere and hear what’s next for Forge FC.

Key Takeaways:

• Starting 11 & Injuries: Forge’s lineup remained familiar, but key players Garven Metusala, Victor Loturi, and Amadou Kone were out with injuries.
• 1st Half Struggles: Forge conceded two goals early, struggling to find momentum amidst a charged crowd and cold conditions.
• 2nd Half Fight Back: Forge flipped the script with a determined response, controlling possession and netting one goal but ultimately falling short.
• Season Reflection: Bobby praised the team’s resilience, and Borges shared key takeaways from a successful season and journey to the final.

Chapters:

1. Setting the Scene!
2. Starting Lineup & Fan Presence
3. 1st Half Recap
4. 2nd Half Highlights
5. Season Reflections
6. Fan Atmosphere & Wrap-Up

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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CPL Final -1! In this episode, Mac catches up with Borges on everything from the Forge FC playoff journey to life outside the game, personal milestones, and a few fun stories. They dive into Forge’s relentless playoff mentality, what it’s like being nominated for two prestigious CPL awards, and the importance of mental and physical self-care in sports. Plus, Borges shares memories from his early days, hilarious field banter, and his thoughts on Liam's Halloween impersonation of Coach Bobby!

Key Takeaways:

Borges reflects on what makes Forge FC so dominant in the playoffs and shares insights on the unique team spirit that drives them.

Borges discusses on the highs and lows of traveling with the CPL, including some funny away trip stories.

There is a prospect of Borges starting a podcast with he and his friends, one story arises about them accidentally dining & dashing.

Borges discusses his nomination for CPL Player of the Year and Player’s Player of the Year, expressing pride and gratitude for the recognition. A clip from 2019 prompts Borges to reflect on his evolution as a player, noting both his technical growth and mental resilience.

Borges shares his thoughts on Halloween costumes, including Liam’s humorous impression of Coach Bobby.

Chapters:

0:00 Catching up w/ Borges

Playoff Mentality

Individual Nominations & Awards

Personal Growth

Confidence vs. Cavalry

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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Welcome back to Behind the Beard! The 2024 CPL final is quickly approaching and we're diving into it with Coach Bobby Smyrniotis. We'll break down Forge FC's recent 1-0 win over Atlético Ottawa, discuss key players' return, talk about CPL award nominations, and preview Forge's upcoming face-off with Cavalry FC. Plus, Coach Bobby shares insights into team mentality, playoff intensity, and personal coaching reflections—oh, and the fun choppiness that comes with playing a final AWAY.

Key Takeaways:
Despite Ottawa's shot advantage, Forge’s focus and momentum, especially in pressuring through corners, were key to their win.
Bobby emphasizes a balance between focus and enjoyment in the final, a mentality shift that could set the tone for a relaxed yet competitive match.
With four Forge players nominated for the CPL’s Player, Player of the Year, Forge’s talent and hard work are recognized on a league-wide scale.
Coach Bobby also speaks to his 6th nomination for Coach of the Year.
Forge and Cavalry’s repeated matchups lead to strategic familiarity. Bobby discusses how Forge prepares for a team that knows them well.
Thursday, the CPL Awards will be broadcast on CBC gem & Saturday, the finals will stream on CBC Sports!

Chapters:
0:00 Fall in Calgary
3:15 Training Week
6:00 It’s about Enjoyment
8:00 Ottawa Recap
12:00 “We bend but we don’t break”
14:00 CPL Awards
18:00 Cavalry & the final
22:00 Bobby as a Halloween costume…

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.Twitter: @ForgeFCHamiltonInstagram: @ForgeFCTikTok: @ForgeFCHamiltonFacebook: ForgeFCHamilton

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In this episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie recaps Forge FC's pivotal 1-0 victory over Atlético Ottawa, securing their sixth consecutive CPL Final appearance. Mackenzie shares player reactions from practice, insights from the post-match press conference, and an analysis of the game’s key moments, including Malik Owolabi-Belewu’s winning header. She also previews the highly anticipated final showdown with Cavalry FC, highlighting key players to watch.

Key Takeaways:

1. Forge's Strong Lineup: The team set the tone early with a balanced lineup, including Noah Jensen’s return to midfield and Dominic Samuel’s standout debut at center back.
2. Game-Changing Moments: Malik Owolabi-Belewu’s decisive goal in the second half secured Forge's victory, while Jassem Kolielat's stellar performance in goal marked his eighth clean sheet.
3. Anticipating the Cavalry Final: The upcoming rematch with Cavalry promises intensity; Forge and Cavalry have been nearly inseparable across their 31 matchups, with Tobias Warschewski and Marco Carducci as key players to watch.
4. Excitement for Daniel Parra’s Return: After serving a three-game suspension, Parra's readiness and insights bring optimism to Forge’s preparations for the final.

Chapters:

Atlético Recap

First Half Highlights

Second Half Goal

Cavalry Final Preview

Daniels Return!

Jassem’s Thoughts..

CPL & CBC!

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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In this episode of Mac's Access, host Mac sits down with Forge FC's Dav to chat about everything from his recent off-field activities to his thoughts on playing internationally and the mindset going into playoffs. They discuss his brother’s appearance in the Canada vs. Panama match alongside Forge’s own Kwasi, and dive into the team’s motivation and challenges ahead of Champions Cup play. Dav shares memorable moments from his career and reflects on how his calm demeanor serves him on and off the field.

Key Takeaways:

• Dav’s favorite weather for playing and recent activities, including Friendsgiving and tennis.
• Insights on Kwasi's CPL U21 Player of the Year nomination and Dav's view on his brother’s crossover with Kwasi.
• The team's current mindset and preparation as they approach the playoffs through a less direct path.
• Champions Cup qualification as a strong motivator for Forge FC, going beyond just adding trophies.
• Dav’s memorable moments in international play, including his Antigua goal.
• How his calm demeanor benefits his performance and the team’s approach to reigniting momentum after recent losses.

Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Mac’s Access + Recent Activities

3:50 Dav’s Ideal Pet..

5:00 Friends Giving!

7:00 Team Vibe as Playoffs Approach

10:30 Motivation Beyond Trophies: Champions Cup Spot

13:50 Navigating Negative Results & Performances

16:00 The Calm Approach

18:00 The Fire to Win

19:30 Kwasi’s Nomination & Canada vs. Panama

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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In this semi-final episode of Behind the Beard, Mac and Coach Bobby dive into Forge FC’s journey through the CPL playoffs, starting with a deep dive into the first semi-final match. They discuss key player roles, highlight defensive heroics, and analyze the team’s dynamic adaptability. The episode covers press conference insights on resilience and mindset, and Bobby reflects on Kwasi Poku’s nomination for U-21 Canadian Player of the Year. Looking ahead to the next semi-final match against Atlético Ottawa, they discuss Forge’s tactical preparation, and the episode closes with a lighthearted riddle segment for a fun twist.

Key Takeaways:

• Game highlights from the semi-final 1 matchup, including Borges’s role and Ale’s vital defensive contributions.
• The strategic shifts and composure required to maintain control, particularly when Cavalry adopted a low block.
• Key quotes from Bobby on handling pressure and adjusting to challenges in high-stakes games.
• Discussion of Kwasi Poku’s CPL U-21 Player of the Year nomination, highlighting his exceptional stats and impact.
• Tactical outlook for the upcoming semi-final against Atlético Ottawa, including counter-attack and set-piece strategies.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction & Halloween..

4:00 Semi-Final 1 Recap

5:00 Ale’s Defensive Heroics

6:00 The Goal and Team’s Second-Half Push

14:00 CPL Award Nominations

16:00 Preview of Semi-Final 2 Against Atlético Ottawa

18:00 Closing Thoughts on Playoff Mentality

20:00 Riddles…

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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Welcome back to Forge Daily with your host, Mackenzie Barwell. In today’s episode, we dive into the intense clash between Forge FC and Cavalry FC in the CPL Semi-Finals—another chapter in what’s widely seen as the Canadian Premier League’s most heated rivalry. Mackenzie and Emery unpack the critical moments, the team’s response to challenges, and Coach Bobby Smyrniotis’ insights as Forge looks to rebound. They also preview Forge's upcoming matchup against Atlético Ottawa, where they fight for a place in the CPL Final.

Key Takeaways:

• Game-Changing Moments: Breakdown of Forge’s semi-final match against Cavalry FC, including the costly error that led to Cavalry’s win.
• Starting Eleven Decisions: Discussion on Forge’s lineup choices, particularly the decision to bench Noah Jensen, and how it affected the game.
• Finishing Touch in Attack: With no goals in their last three matches and limited striking options, how Forge’s offensive depth could shape their chances against Atlético.
• Coach Bobby’s Comments on Resilience: Bobby Smyrniotis shares his thoughts on the team's ability to bounce back, offering insight into Forge's strengths and recent scoring challenges.
• Looking Ahead to Ottawa: Analysis of Atlético Ottawa’s strengths following their decisive win over York United and what Forge FC needs to watch for in the upcoming semi-final.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Forge vs. Cavalry Recap

5:00 Match Analysis: The Costly Goal

7:00 Lineup Choices and Their Impact

10:20 Striker Shortage and Offensive Movements

17:00 Forge vs. Atlético Ottawa Preview

20:00 Bouncing Back: Bobby’s Perspective

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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In this episode of Captain's Log, Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan are joined by Digital Host Mackenzie Barwell and engage in a mix of light-hearted banter and deeper discussions about sports, personal rivalries, and the challenges of academic life. They share humorous anecdotes about ticket mix-ups and the dynamics of their podcast, while also reflecting on their media appearances and the public's perception of them. They delve into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of morning show life, share memorable moments from their experiences, and discuss the challenges of podcasting. They reflect on building rapport with guests, navigating promotional segments, and the excitement surrounding playoffs in sports. Mac discusses various halftime activities and competitions, share insights on the growing world of gaming and e-sports, and reflect on her experiences at the Spark Summit.

Takeaways

• The dynamics of guest appearances can shift the conversation. Morning shows create a unique atmosphere for guests.
• Building rapport with co-hosts enhances the podcast experience.
• Memorable moments often come from unexpected mishaps.
• Promotional segments can be challenging but rewarding.
• Trust between hosts and guests is crucial for authentic conversations.
• Reflecting on past experiences helps in personal growth.
• Playoff excitement brings a different energy to discussions.
• Authenticity in presentation resonates with audiences.
• Playoff matches bring heightened excitement and community engagement.
• Halftime activities can enhance the overall game experience for fans.
• The importance of community in sports and gaming cannot be overstated.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Initial Banter

00:14
Guest Introduction and Podcast Dynamics

03:10
Academic Challenges and Support Systems

06:12
Media Appearances and Public Perception

09:10
Celebrations and Behind-the-Scenes Moments

11:21
Inside the Morning Show Life

14:50
Memorable Moments and Mishaps

18:06
The Art of Promotion and Presentation

21:08
Navigating Podcasting Challenges

25:52
Building Rapport and Trust

30:53
Reflecting on Top Moments

34:17
Playoff Excitement and Game Highlights

35:47
Nostalgic Sports Stories

38:15
Playoff Excitement and Fan Engagement

40:42
Halftime Activities and Competitions

43:26
Gaming and E-Sports Insights

48:24
The Spark Summit Experience

CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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On this episode of Mac’s Access, Mac welcomes Kyle Bekker to dive into a mix of funny memories, season recaps, and personal growth since their last episode together. Plus, Bekks gives his take on trending Gen Alpha terms and shares what he’d put on his hypothetical “most used phrase” T-shirt.

Key Takeaways

• Bekks reflects on how much they've grown since their first episode together and highlights key milestones, road trip memories, and hilarious training moments.
• A playful look at the team's dynamic, including Nana's progress with teammates' names, and the vibe of the group as they navigate through the season.
• Insights into Bekks' most memorable personal milestones and funny on-field moments, from yoga ball mishaps to PK videos.
• Mac and Bekks break down viral Gen Alpha terms like "Sigma" and "Skibidi," putting a humorous twist on modern slang.

Chapters:

0:00 - 3:30 Welcome and Captain’s Log

3:30 - 8:15 Catch-Up on Season Shenanigans & Playoffs

11:00 - 13:00 Reflecting on Mac’s Access

13:00 - 17:30 Benni’s Milestones and Mischief

17:30 - 25:00 Signature Catchphrases and Gen Alpha Terms

Forge Audio Network
The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
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Behind the Beard Season 2 Episode 25!! In today’s episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss the result against Pacific, the upcoming playoff game vs Cavalry, and navigating Daniel Parra’s suspension. He share’s his thoughts on Forge’s rivalry with Cavalry and how it’s evolved over the past 6 years. BTB has it’s first official guest!

• Kadim played a crucial role defensively in central midfield, excelling in aerial duels. Coach Bobby highlighted that it was a great chance for him to step into the game.
• Despite missing a significant portion of the season due to injury, Terran Campbell still leads the league in goals. Both he and Seba Castello are expected to be in better form soon.
• Bobby emphasized the importance of avoiding burnout now that they've secured the regular-season title. The focus has shifted to their next target—hosting the final.
• Bobby is keeping Daniel fully involved in training to ensure he's prepared and ready for selection, should he be available for the final.
• Coach Bobby stated that the team wasn’t hoping for a specific playoff opponent, whether it’s Ottawa or Cavalry. Instead, their focus is on imposing their style of play, regardless of the opposition.
• Jelani Smith, Director of Soccer Operations, made his first guest appearance on Behind the Beard...

Episode Breakdown:

0:00 - Downpour at Pacific
4:00 - Kadim’s performance in central midfield
5:30 - Terran and Seba’s recovery and return to play
6:45 - General reflections on the Pacific match
8:00 - Managing Daniel’s suspension
9:40 - Team mentality ahead of the 27th
10:25 - Forge vs. Cavalry
15:00 - Jelani Smith’s appearance

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The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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In this episode of Forge Daily, host Mackenzie Barwell recaps Forge FC's final regular season game against Pacific FC, where a 1-0 loss closed the chapter on the 2024 regular season. With a look at the playoff picture, including the implications of the Tonybet Outcome games, Mackenzie prepares you for Forge's upcoming home playoff clash against arch-rivals Cavalry FC. Tune in for game highlights, stats, and what’s next as Forge FC aims for a fifth championship title!

Key Takeaways:

1. Forge FC's Final Regular Season Game – A recap of Forge FC's 1-0 loss to Pacific FC, with key moments from the match and player contributions.
2. Impact on the Playoff Picture – Explanation of the Tonybet Outcome and how other matches from the final day of the regular season shape the playoff bracket.
3. Suspension of Daniel Parra – Discussion of Parra's three-game suspension and how it could affect Forge FC’s playoff chances.
4. Upcoming Playoff Match – Forge FC is set to face Cavalry FC at home in their first playoff match this weekend, with a potential CPL Final on the horizon.

Chapters:

0:00 Breakdown of Forge's 1-0 loss to Pacific FC, key stats, and player performances.

1:45 Insights from Coach Bobby Smyrniotis

2:30 More Recap !!

3:40 Daniel Parra’s Suspension

4:35 Overview of simultaneous CPL matches and how they affect the playoff picture.

6:30 Cavalry FC: Forge FC’s Playoff Opponent

7:30 Tristan Borges on Building a Legacy with Forge

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The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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In this engaging conversation, Captain Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan discuss various themes surrounding their recent game experiences, including reflections on team performance, fan engagement, ticketing issues, and the celebratory atmosphere following a trophy win. They also touch on personal anecdotes and the dynamics of their friendships, providing a humorous and insightful look into the world of sports and camaraderie. In this episode, the hosts engage in a light-hearted conversation about their experiences in sports, the challenges of communication within a team, and humorous anecdotes from their past. They reflect on the importance of camaraderie, the excitement of upcoming matches, and the unique dynamics of their podcast. The discussion also touches on pop culture references, including Fear Factor and acting aspirations, all while maintaining a humorous and relatable tone.

Takeaways

• The importance of fan engagement during games.
• Team dynamics can significantly affect performance.
• Hearing feedback from fans can motivate players.
• Ticketing issues can create unnecessary stress for attendees.
• Celebrating achievements is crucial for team morale.
• Retirement decisions can be surprising and impactful.
• Friendship dynamics play a role in sports experiences.
• Humor and camaraderie are essential in sports culture.
• Leadership sets the tone for team attitudes.
• Reflecting on past experiences can enhance future performances. The anticipation of game day creates a unique atmosphere.
• Reflecting on past episodes helps improve future conversations.
• Humorous miscommunications can lighten the mood in serious situations.
• Team dynamics are crucial for success and morale.
• Looking ahead to future guests can bring fresh perspectives.
• Understanding the playoff format can enhance viewer engagement.
• Maintaining team morale is essential for performance.
• Pop culture references can create relatable content for listeners.
• Facing personal challenges can lead to growth and bonding.
• Putting yourself out there is key to personal and team development.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction

05:59
Fan Engagement and Reactions

09:01
Ticketing Troubles and Game Attendance

11:58
Trophy Celebration and Team Spirit

14:48
Retirement Talks and Future Plans

19:23
The Anticipation of Game Day

20:05
Reflecting on Past Episodes

21:14
Humorous Miscommunications

22:41
The Challenges of Team Dynamics

24:47
Looking Ahead to Future Guests

25:32
Playoff Format Discussions

26:55
The Importance of Team Morale

27:31
Fishing Shows and Pop Culture

28:49
Fear Factor and Personal Challenges

30:36
Acting Aspirations and Team Bonding

CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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Malik is back for another edition of Mac’s Access! Today, he and Mackenzie discuss a variety of topics including Malik’s launch of his clothing brand, supporting Kwasi in his national team debut, and clarify some misinformation on his transfer market page. After covering some serious topics like his goals in the CPL and national aspirations, Malik share’s some funny iPhone habits ….

Key Takeaways:

• Malik’s clothing brand ‘Arcane’ is live! You can support his business here:
• Kwasi called Malik when he got the National team call up. They talk on a daily basis & Malik see’s Kwasi as a trail blazer for other players in the league and the next generation.
• While he isn’t technically Canadian, Malik is considers himself an integrated Canadian now that ‘eh’ has been added to his vocabulary.
• Matteo and Malik have worked together in the business operations of Arcane - Matteo has modelled much of the clothing!!
• Malik and Mac conclude the NORMAL laughing emoji is the best! They argue we should stop the slander on using it..

Chapters:

0:00 Catching up & Thanksgiving

1:50 Supporting Kwasi Poku

6:00 Malik isn’t actually Canadian..

9:45 Launching ‘Arcane’

12:00 Most used app..

13:50 Justice for the laughing emoji!!

16:00 Messages vs. Voice notes

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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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Behind the Beard, Season 2 Episode 23! Mackenzie and Forge FC head coach Bobby Smyrniotis recap the match against Atlético Ottawa and discuss the team's mindset heading into the playoffs. Bobby reflects on the balance between celebrating achievements and maintaining focus for the playoffs. They also dive into the psychology of playing under pressure and how Forge tends to excel when stakes are high.

KeyTakeaways:

• The key focus in these final regular season games is on performance; the results naturally follow from that.
• What truly counts are securing the shield and the outcomes in the playoffs. Once those goals are met, the specifics of the regular season record tend to fade from memory.
• With teams still fighting for playoff spots, Bobby talks about the benefits of facing top competition and managing momentum heading into the postseason.
• The upcoming playoff matchup between York United and the 5th seed could potentially impact Forge's path in the postseason, and Bobby weighs the pros and cons of a midweek match.
• Bobby shares some personal quirks in a "fill in the blank" segment, revealing what he can’t stand, weirdest job, & his dream skill to master.

Chapters:

0:00 Thanksgiving!!!

2:20 Recapping Ottawa

5:00 Is motivation

7:00 Pre-Shield Lift Chat

9:00 Benefits of Pressure

10:00 4v5 matchup

11:00 Looking to Playoffs

14:00 Adjusting training

15:00 Fill in the Blank

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The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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In this episode of Forge Daily, host Mackenzie Barwell recaps Forge FC’s 2-0 loss to Atlético Ottawa in their second last regular-season match. Mackenzie discusses the game’s key moments, the impact on Forge's playoff path, and the celebratory shield lift despite the tough result. She also looks ahead to the final regular-season clash against Pacific FC and discusses what’s at stake for the league standings.

Key Takeaways:

1. Forge FC's 2-0 loss to Atlético Ottawa was marked by a slow start, early goals from Manny Aparicio and Samuel Salter, and no shots on target for Forge. This was their third loss to Ottawa this season.
2. Despite the loss, halftime was full of fun fan appreciation activities, with trivia and keep-up competitions, offering fans a memorable experience.
3. A heated second half with some controversial refereeing led to Ale Hojabrpour’s ejection after two yellow cards. The introduction of Matteo and Kadim also contributed to Forge's U21 minutes accumulation.
4. After the match, Forge FC lifted the CPL shield to celebrate their regular-season title, with Commissioner Mark Noonan's words underscoring the importance of their season-long success.
5. Both Coach Bobby Smyrniotis and Alex Achinioti Jonsson reflected on the reality of the season, emphasizing Forge’s long-term consistency and culture.
6. Looking ahead to the final match against Pacific FC, Mackenzie breaks down what’s at stake for playoff spots and how Forge is focusing on regaining momentum ahead of the postseason.

Chapters:

Intro & Ottawa Match Recap

Fan Appreciation

Second Half Highlights

CPL Shield Lift

Post Match Reflections

Playoff Picture

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The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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This week on Mac’s Access, Mackenzie chats with one of Forge FC's newest additions, Orlendis Benitez. They discuss his journey playing professionally in Cuba, his experience representing his national team, and his return to Forge FC after his loan stint in 2022. Orlendis also opens up about his excitement to rejoin the team and shares some fun insights on which of his teammates can (and cannot) speak Spanish.

Key Takeaways:

• Orlendis first came to Canada in 2019 while playing for the Cuban national team.
• His standout season’s have been in 2018-2019, where he earned MVP in a national tournament and 2023 as a League1 First-team All Star & Midfielder of the year!
• Moving to Canada just before the COVID-19 pandemic was a ‘crazy’ experience for Orlendis, especially since he couldn’t even say "good morning" in English at the time.
• He shares a special bond with his uncle, who played in the MLB and has had a similar life path.
• His loan experience with Forge FC in 2022 was pivotal in understanding the level of Canadian soccer, which helped elevate his game when he returned to League1 with the Simcoe County Rovers.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Orlendis
2:00 Playing Professionally in Cuba
4:00 Winning the MVP Award
6:00 National Team & COVID Experience
7:15 Transition to League1 Ontario
8:00 Loan to Forge FC
9:00 Named First Team All-Star in 2023
10:00 Returning to Hamilton

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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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Behind the Beard Season 2 Episode 23! Today, Mackenzie & Coach Bobby recap Forge FC’s recent success, including clinching the regular-season shield. They discuss the team’s performance against Valour, reflect on key player dynamics, Kwasi’s call up to the national team and the upcoming match against Atletico Ottawa. In honour of this weekend’s fan appreciation theme, Mackenzie includes a special supporter-focused segment.

Keytakeaways

1. Forge FC clinched the regular-season shield with a strong performance against Valour!!
2. The importance of player depth was emphasized, particularly with key absences including Borges & Cisse. The Bekker-Jensen partnership proved vital in midfield, demonstrating the team's depth and adaptability.
3. As the playoffs approach, maintaining motivation and focus is crucial. The coaching staff and players are strategizing to balance resting key players while ensuring competitive sharpness.
4. Upcoming Challenge Against Ottawa: Reflecting on previous encounters, the team aims to leverage past successes against Atletico Ottawa while preparing for a potentially different matchup this time around.
5. Fan Appreciation Moments: As Forge FC gears up for their fan appreciation match, Coach Bobby & Mackenzie reminisce memorable fan interactions from the season highlight the vital role supporters play in the team's success.

Chapters:

0:00 Clinching the CPL shield

5:00 “The Forge Machine”

7:00 Kwasi’s Senior National Team Call Up!

8:00 Training Matches are for Pre Season

10:00 Forge’s Expectation

13:00 Atletico Ottawa

15:00 Playoff Format

17:00 The Motivating Factors

19:00 Fan Appreciation!!

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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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Forge FC have clinched their second CPL regular season title! Joined by former Forge player and CPL expert Emery Welshman, Mackenzie & Emery break down the key takeaways from Forge's 1-0 victory over Valour FC, dive into the midfield's recent contributions, and look ahead to the final games of the season. Emery shares insights on maintaining motivation with the playoffs in sight, the depth of Forge's roster, and the potential playoff challenges. With playoff spots on the line, the stage is set for an exciting postseason run.

Key Takeaways:

• Victory Review: Forge FC's solid 1-0 win over Valour FC; it was one of few times Forge have gone to Winnipeg and dominated the game from start to finish.
• Midfield Strength: Ale, Bekks, and Noah's pivotal roles in recent performances. That said, Emery compared the central midfield to a well oiled machine where multiple players are able to step in.
• Roster Depth: The impact of Borges and Cissé’s absence and Forge’s ability to thrive — “It’s just the Forge machine now”
• Playoff Outlook: Emery says it’s difficult to balance celebrating a regular season title while maintaining motivation for playoffs.
• Upcoming Matches: Forge will take on Atletico Ottawa this weekend; their potential matchup for the first round of playoffs. Regardless of the result, Forge will lift the CPL Shield.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Title Win!!!

4:00 Midfield Role in Success

7:30 Approach to Remaining Regular Season Games

11:00 “The Money Time”

13:00 Building Confidence & Missing Players

14:00 Bobby as Coach of the Year

17:00 Playoff Picture and Predictions

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CONCACAF Champions Cup, match #1:
Forge FC vs CF Monterrey - February 5th at Hamilton Stadium

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In this episode of Mac's Access, Mackenzie sits down with Forge FC’s Victor Klonaridisto dive into his incredible career journey and how his vast international experience has brought a new dimension to Forge FC. They start with his early years at AEK Athens, touch on key moments in champions league and his thoughts on the Canadian Premier League/ Forge!!

Key Takeaways:

• Victor’s journey from signing his first professional contract at 18 with AEK Athens to playing across Europe, including in the UEFA Champions League, has shaped him into a versatile and experienced player.
• Victor’s father wanted to be a professional football player, he pushed Victor to play because he thought he had something special.
• Dealing with injuries at Panathinaikos and bouncing back to score key goals at AEK Athens taught Victor resilience and adaptability.
• His 14-year professional soccer career has given him valuable insights and leadership skills, which he now brings to Forge FC.
• Victor’s initial impressions of Hamilton, his adjustment to a new league, and the Greek connections within the coaching staff at Forge have made his transition smooth.
• People still ask

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction & Welcome

3:00 Early Career at AEK Athens

7:00 Loan Experience in Belgium

8:30 “Mental is the most important”

12:00 Panathinaikos & Overcoming Injuries

13:50 UEFA Champions League Success with AEK Athens

15:00 “Why didn’t you pass?”

17:20 Discovery of Forge FC & the CPL

20:00 Closing Thoughts (28:01 - 30:00)

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Forge FC's final home match of the regular season
vs Atletico Ottawa
Saturday October 12
4:00pm
Tim Hortons Field
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Behind the Beard S2E22!! In this episode, Coach Bobby & Mackenzie break down Forge FC's commanding 2-0 victory over York United. We revisit the key moments from the match, including the halftime adjustments that helped Forge take control. Coach Bobby also offers insights on the upcoming match against Valour FC and the implications of reaching 50 points in the CPL season, clinching the CPL Shield, and marking Forge's 100th win in all competitions!!

Key Takeaways:

• Forge FC's tactical adjustments after a challenging first half against York were crucial to their 2-0 win.
• The absence of Tristan Borges didn’t hinder Forge’s midfield, with players like Ale, Noah Jensen, and Kyle Bekker stepping up to make the team tick.
• Special recognition for Kyle Bekker, Noah Jensen, and Alex Achinioti-Jönsson for making the CPL Team of the Week, highlighting their significant impact in transition and counterattacks.
• A win against Valour FC this weekend could secure Forge 50 points, the CPL Shield, and a Champions Cup spot, along with celebrating their 100th victory in all competitions.

Chapters:

0:00 Catching Up

4:30 York Match Recap

6:30 ‘Midfield Masterclass’

9:00 Role of Alex Achinioti-Jönsson1

14:00 Clinching Regular Season Title

15:30 Valour FC Preview

18:00 Plane Snacks!!

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Forge FC's final home match of the regular season
vs Atletico Ottawa
Saturday October 12
4:00pm
Tim Hortons Field
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Forge FC extended their lead in the standings by 7 points after yet another home win this past weekend against York United. In today’s episode, Mackenzie breaks down all the action from the 905 Derby, the impact on the standings after Matchweek 25, and takes a look at where Valour FC stands ahead of their upcoming clash with Forge FC this weekend.

Key Takeaways;

• Forge FC secured a 2-0 victory in the 905 Derby against York United, with goals from Noah Jensen and Nana Ampomah.
• Noah Jensen's goal in the second half brought his season total to 5, trailing only Tristan Borges. Nana Ampomah sealed the game with a late goal, aided by new signings Victor Klonaridis and Alex.
• Both Amadou Kone and Tristan Borges were absent from the starting lineup, and Forge had to adapt when Elimane Cissé left the match due to injury. Jordan Hamilton, Dav Choinière, and Benni Badibanga led the attack.
• The episode highlighted results from Matchweek 25, including Cavalry's 0-0 draw with Vancouver and a 1-1 draw between Ottawa and Halifax. These results affect playoff positions, especially with Valour FC and Pacific FC fighting for the 5th playoff spot.
• Forge will face Valour FC next, with Forge on the verge of clinching the regular season title and Valour fighting to stay in the playoff race.

Chapters:

0:00 Recapping the 905 Darby

6:55 Individual Stats and Matchweek 25

8:00 Valour v. Forge FC

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Forge FC's final home match of the regular season
vs Atletico Ottawa
Saturday October 12
4:00pm
Tim Hortons Field
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-atletico-ottawa-hamilton-ontario-10-12-2024/event/10006061897F0D95

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In this lively episode of The Captain's Log, Forge captain Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan bring their signature humor and candid style to the Forge Audio Network. They dive into everything from team dynamics to personal reflections, all while keeping the conversation fun and engaging. Kyle shares stories about his family, including some hilarious anecdotes about his son, and the duo discusses their experiences from the latest Forge games. With a bit of roasting and some heartfelt moments, this episode is sure to keep you entertained.

Takeaways:

• Kyle Becker opens up about his son’s soccer experiences and family life, adding a personal touch to the episode.
• The pair dive into recent team performances, focusing on standout players like David Choinière and Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson.
• A deep dive into the intricacies of being a central midfielder and what makes controlling the game's tempo so important.
• A hilarious reflection on old TV shows like Mad Men and how it connects to their ideas on marketing and storytelling.
• The hosts’ thoughts on referees and the impact of officiating on match flow.
• Breaking down Forge’s latest win and the impact of Borges and an "ass pass" moment.

Chapters:00:00 – Introduction

05:15 – Benny Bekker: Future Star

10:20 – Previous Forge Game

18:45 – Standout Performances and Key Players

24:30 – Hilarious commentary on Mad Men and marketing ideas

30:15 – Controlling the Game

38:00 – Wrap-up and final thoughts on the season

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Matteo returns for another episode of Mac’s Access! Today, he and Mackenzie dive into a range of topics including his first professional goal, his earliest soccer memories, and his experience coaching at the all-girls skills clinic. Plus, much more! Later, Matteo picks his team for the "FALL Stuff" draft - a game played during Behind the Beard.

Chapters
1:00 Matteo's First Professional Goal
2:15 Goal Celebration & Family
3:00 Earliest & Most Embarrassing Soccer Memory
4:30 Social Media Challenge
5:30 Malik's Brand & Matteo’s Modelling
7:00 All-Girls Skills Clinic
8:50 Coaches on the Team
10:00 Education
12:00 Fall stuff draft!

Key Takeaways

• Matteo's goal celebration was inspired by Luca Toni, happening spontaneously in the moment.
• Matteo praises his family, calling them “THE BEST” and highlighting how they often travel in large numbers from Montreal to support him.
• He recently modelled for Malik’s clothing brand 'Arcane,' an experience he enjoyed.
• Matteo and Ale led the shooting drills at the girls' skills clinic, where he appreciated the presence of the McMaster women's team. He noted how the girls were more excited to take photos with the university players than with them!
• Matteo credits Garven Metusala for being exceptionally patient and great with kids during the clinic.
• Matteo is currently in a 'social' program at school, taking an extra two years to prepare for university.

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Behind the Beard: Season 2, Episode 21
In this episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby dive into everything York United, Forge FC's recent win over Vancouver FC, and the league record they could potentially break in their next 2 home games. Coach Bobby also shares his thoughts on his favourite aspects of Fall… or perhaps lack thereof..

Key Takeaways:

• Coach Eddie doesn’t handle turbulence well, unlike Coach Bobby, who’s unfazed by it.
• Dav has been a standout all season, providing the team with consistent energy and a reliable presence in behind the opposing defensive line.
• Cissé excels at picking his moments, maintaining balance, and not forcing the attack.
• Coach Bobby reflects on the importance of bouncing back after their loss to Halifax.
• He expects York United to come into this weekend’s match hungry and ready for a challenge — especially considering they are fighting for a playoff spot.
• Coach Bobby is NOT a fan of fall, they play a fun game to end the episode.

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Welcome to another episode of Forge Daily! Matchweek 24 has wrapped up, and Forge FC now hold a 5-point lead following their 3-1 win over Vancouver FC on the road this past weekend! Today, we'll dive into that match, what the result means for Forge and the current standings, and who they’re gearing up to face this coming Saturday! Plus, hear from some of the guys as they share their travel experiences coming back from Vancouver.

KeyTakeaways:

Away Win: Forge FC earned a crucial 3-1 victory over Vancouver, improving their away form this season.

Player Impact: Dav Choiniere contributed a goal and assist, while Benni Badibanga scored off a 1v1, showcasing key performances.

Playoff Secured: Forge locked in a playoff spot and a five-point lead, ensuring home advantage.

Standings Shift: Cavalry’s win and Halifax/Valour’s draw tightened the race for the final playoff spots.

York United Next: Forge faces York United this weekend, a crucial match after their last 0-0 draw.

Chapters:

0:00 Reflecting on Vancouver Win

4:30 Clinching Playoffs!

6:30 Depth & Experience as Advantages

8:00 Looking ahead!

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan are joined by Louis Butko as he shares his journey from being the first digital host for Forge FC to his current role at CHCH. The discussion covers memorable experiences from the Island Games, the challenges of broadcasting, and the importance of team culture in sports. Louis offers valuable advice for aspiring broadcasters and reflects on the unique dynamics of working in sports media. The episode concludes with a light-hearted sign-off, showcasing Louis's charismatic personality.

Takeaways

• The Island Games provided a unique experience for all involved.
• Team culture is crucial for success in sports.
• Broadcasting requires adaptability and a strong work ethic.
• Louis B emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities.
• The role of media is to support and enhance the sports experience.
• Morning television demands high energy and commitment.
• Building relationships with players is essential for media professionals.
• Louis learned a lot from observing professional athletes.
• The challenges of broadcasting can be mentally and physically taxing.
• Louie encourages aspiring broadcasters to embrace their passion and commitment.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Technical Setup

03:02 - The Journey of Louie B

06:00 - Memories from the Island Games

09:01 - The Role of Media in Sports

12:01 - Life as a Digital Host

15:02 - Experiences in Morning Television

17:57 - The Importance of Team Culture

21:55 - Challenges of Broadcasting

29:05 - Advice for Aspiring Broadcasters

35:01 - Game Analysis and Reflections

40:02 - Closing Thoughts and Sign-Off

Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Welcome to another edition of Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie is joined by Beni Badibanga for his second appearance on the show. They dive into why he chose to wear the number 39, his experience stepping into the striker role during Kwasi Poku's absence, the source of his confidence in his unique playing style, and the valuable life lessons his father passed on to him. Toward the end, Beni shares his thoughts on some of the 2024 fashion trends.

Chapters:

• 0:00 Welcome Beni
• 1:30 Choosing #39
• 4:30 Stepping into the Striker Role
• 6:00 Personal Flair in Soccer
• 7:00 “Act Before You React”
• 10:00 Fashion Trends: Yay or Nay

Key Takeaways:

• Beni previously wore number 12 in honor of his father’s birthday, but in Europe, some clubs reserve the number for the fans, known as the "12th player."
• He believes "every game tells its own story," highlighting how he excels in 1-on-1 situations as a winger and how his creativity shines through as a striker.
• A fashion enthusiast, Beni partnered with Fashion Nova in 2022. He emphasizes that confidence is key in fashion—it's not just about what you wear, but how you wear it.

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Behind the Beard Season 2, Episode 20! In this episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss the team’s response to Forge’s 3-0 loss to the Halifax Wanderers, the recent signings of Victor Klondaritis and Orlendis Benitez, and what to expect from a Vancouver side that’s not at their best. To celebrate the 20th episode, they also look back on some of the top Behind the Beard moments.

Key Takeaways:

• Bobby and Louie B fondly recall the 2020 CPL bubble, likening each hotel to a "team cage."
• Reflecting on the Halifax loss, Bobby emphasizes that the team's focus and effort have been strong since their return, noting the 3-0 result didn’t reflect the true quality of the players or the group.
• Bobby acknowledges the team's ability to step up in crucial moments but admits they make things unnecessarily difficult when they have chances to gain separation in the standings.
• They discuss the impact Victor Klonaridis and Orlendis are expected to bring to the squad.
• Bobby points out that when facing Vancouver, form and goals are secondary, as they always bring a fierce and competitive edge against Forge.

Chapters:

0:00 Reminiscing on CPL Bubble

5:00 Response to Halifax

6:00 Closing out Away Games

8:20 Repeating history?

11:00 New Signings!

14:00 Vancouver FC

16:20 Celebrating episode 20

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Welcome back to another week on the audio network! Forge FC is coming off a tough 3-0 defeat against the Halifax Wanderers and now turns its focus to an upcoming away match in Vancouver. Today, Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton to analyze the Halifax game, evaluate the team's current position with only a few weeks left in the season, and discuss how Forge has historicaily bounced back from similar challenges. We'll also hear from Coach Bobby and Alex Achinioti-Jönsson in the post-match press conference.

Key Takeaways:
Playing Halifax at home has always been a challenge, with Forge not facing them there since 2022.
Forge experienced several defensive lapses while Halifax came out with high energy, leading to the 3-0 loss.
Forge remains at the top of the standings, leading Ottawa by 3 points. Atletico's 2-2 draw with Cavalry was favorable for their current position.
Milty predicts Chris Kalongo will return to the net, as he has established
himself as the team's starting goalkeeper.
Mackenzie highlights recent signings, noting that Forge needs to adapt to kwasi Poku's absence and refine their attacking strategy.

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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In this episode of Captain's Log, Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan engage in a lively discussion about recent games, player performances, and the excitement surrounding the title race. They reflect on league changes, the importance of playoff structures, and the standout performance of player Noah Jensen. The conversation also touches on fan engagement and the upcoming matches, emphasizing the need for the team to maintain momentum as the season progresses.

Takeaways

• The title race this year feels more exciting and competitive.
• League changes are necessary for growth and fan engagement.
• Noah Jensen's performance highlights the depth of talent on the team.
• The importance of taking chances when they arise in games.
• Player stats can reveal surprising insights about team dynamics.
• Maintaining focus is crucial as the season nears its end.
• Fans play a significant role in creating a vibrant atmosphere during games.
• The hosts enjoy a light-hearted banter that adds to the podcast's charm.
• Upcoming matches are critical for the team's success in the title race.
• The camaraderie among players is evident in their discussions.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Light Banter

03:03 - Title Race Excitement (This Year)

06:06 - League Changes and Playoff Structure

08:57 - Player Performances and Team Dynamics

11:59 - Noah Making Kyle Proud

14:54 - Calgary Game Recap

17:59 - Upcoming Matches and Fan Engagement

20:59 - Player Stats and Team Strategy

24:00 - Wrap-Up and Future Plans

Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Behind the Beard S2E19!

In today’s episode of Behind the Beard, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss Forge FC’s win against Cavalry FC last weekend, why they shouldn’t understate the Halifax Wanderers, and the shenanigans that occurred during their pregame interview on one-soccer. Bobby also comments on the introduction of promotion & relegation in League1 Ontario. Later on, they argue why Bobby should OR shouldn’t have 12 pairs of shoes in his office…

Key Takeaways:

• Forge FC will always stick to their principles, but Coach Bobby notes that their approach may vary depending on the opponent.
• Benni playing as the number 9 and Borges in a more dynamic role enhanced their attack. Borges operated between the lines, while Benni was a creative focal point.
• Coach Bobby highlights the unpredictable nature of the league, stressing that you can’t assume Forge will finish first. The team is focused on short-term goals and treats every opponent with the same seriousness, as any team can win on any day.
• On the introduction of promotion and relegation in League1 Ontario, Bobby weighs the pros and cons. While it fosters a competitive environment and raises the level of play, it may lead coaches to prioritize results over giving younger players opportunities to develop—a key aspect for the growth of the Canadian Premier League.

Chapters:

0:00 Shoe Game

1:50 Bobby Training

3:15 Takeaways from Cavalry

4:40 Attacking Set up

6:30 Onesoccer Interview

8:15 Reflecting on Halifax Win

10:00 Preparing for Halifax

11:30 Jass & Chris

12:30 Closing the season

16:00 Promotion & Relegation in League1

17:00 Revisiting Shoe Game!

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Igniting the Spark Early! A special edition of Mac’s Access features Mackenzie in conversation with Jacqueline Dorrey, Forge FC’s 3-time Spark Summit host. Jacqueline shares her experiences with the event, her journey as a woman in sports, and how the summit has evolved over the past three years. The next Spark Summit is set for September 28th, 2024!

Tickets: https://am.ticketmaster.com/forge/buy/2024sparksummit

Spark Summit Website: https://forgefc.canpl.ca/sparksummit/

Podcast Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XZYTgrbarCM

About the Spark Summit:

Hear from leading professionals making plays in the sports world and learn from their first-hand experiences building brands and businesses in the industry.

Following the Spark Summit panels, join us for an evening of networking and soccer on the Club Level of Tim Hortons Field when Forge FC take on York United in a Canadian Premier League rivalry match.

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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In this episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie breaks down Forge FC’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Cavalry FC, which extended their lead at the top of the table by five points. This win brings Forge even closer to clinching the regular season title and saw a historic moment for Tristan Borges, who became the club’s all-time leading scorer with a brace.

Key Takeaways:

• Forge FC's 2-1 victory over Cavalry FC was highlighted by a strong team performance, with Beni Badibanga stepping up in a central role and providing a crucial assist for Borges’ opening goal.
• Borges’ brace not only secured the win but also marked his 33rd goal for Forge, making him the club’s all-time top scorer
• A key save by Jassem Koleilat in the first half kept Forge ahead, while later in the game, Noah Jensen’s cross led to a penalty that Borges converted.
• However, Forge conceded a late goal, maintaining the tradition of tight matches against Cavalry.
• With 10 home wins this season, Forge have a commanding lead in home form, placing them in a great position to claim the CPL Shield.

Chapters:

0:00 Starting 11!

2:30 Borges’ Achievement

4:30 Second Half Goals

5:30 Team Expectations

6:30 Executing at Home

7:30 CPL Shield Pursuit

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Back with another edition of Forge Daily! As it is match day -1, Mackenzie covers two key matches: last weekend's 2-0 win against Pacific FC and the upcoming clash with Cavalry FC on Saturday. Mackenzie Barwell also catches up with players recognized in the CPL Team of the Week: Noah Jensen, Chris Kalongo, and Dom Samuel.

Key Takeaways:

• Standings Update: Forge FC holds the top spot with 38 points, while Cavalry FC trails by four points in 3rd place. Atletico Ottawa and York United round out the top four.
• Team Confidence: Chris Kalongo and Dom Samuel share how the team plans to maintain 1st place and their approach after the Pacific FC win.
• Noah Jensen: Discusses the significance of the Cavalry match, home-field advantage, and his goal song "Cotton Eye Joe."
• Cavalry’s Form: With four wins and one draw in their last five matches, Cavalry is on a hot streak, and Mackenzie breaks down their recent performances, key injuries, and attacking threats.

Chapters:

0:00 Current Standings & Pacific Win!

3:00 Individual Performances & CPL nods

4:30 Refocusing on Regular Season

5:15 Cavalry Preview!

8:00 Noah Jensens Captain Experience & Goal Song

10:00 Chris Kalongo isn’t actually chatty..

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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In this week’s edition of Mac’s Access, Seba Castello joins Mackenzie following his much-anticipated return to the pitch! They dive into everything from his carpool adventures with Tristan Borges, his two-season battle with injuries, and a throwback to his first appearance on the show with Chris Kalongo. Seba also reflects on his memories of celebrating the 2023 CPL final.

Key Takeaways:

• Seba admits that his morning car rides with Borges often involve some playful teasing, which he calls “early brain activation,” though it tends to get on Borges' nerves.
• He reveals that Noah Jensen is the teammate who makes him laugh the most.
• Despite Garven Metusala setting up his own barbering station, Seba remains loyal to his own barber and lets Noah Jensen and Chris Kalongo be Garv's clients.
• Seba’s injury journey has been difficult, starting with a shoulder injury early last season, followed by a knee injury that required surgery and a six-month recovery.
• While dealing with two major injuries was tough, Seba says the experience has given him a new perspective, and he's grateful to be back on the field.
• Before his iconic substitution goal, Seba was originally supposed to enter the game earlier but couldn’t due to timing issues.

Chapters:

0:00 – Welcome Seba & Labour Day Sleep-Ins
3:00 – Carpooling with Borges
6:30 – Funniest Guy on the Team?
9:00 – The Barber Shop Chronicles
10:30 – Injuries & Recovery Process
14:00 – Substitution Goal!!!
15:45 – Revisiting Old Conversations
18:00 – 2023 CPL Final Memories

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Behind the Beard, Season 2, Episode 17!
This episode covers two key matches: last weekend's game against Pacific and the upcoming clash with Cavalry FC on Saturday. Coach Bobby delves into how the team selects a captain for each match, the importance of home-field advantage, and the strategy behind optimizing the eight-day gap between their last match and the upcoming game against Cavalry. They also have some fun discussing the ideal carpool situation among the team.

Key Takeaways:

• Cisse is the one advocating for bonuses among the team after a win.
• Coach Bobby, despite not being a fan of days off, acknowledged that the recent break was much needed.
• Despite their championship season, Forge only secured four home wins in 2023. Coach Bobby emphasized that it was a major focus during pre-season to ensure every player was committed to improving that record.
• It was crucial to bring a different level of energy against Pacific, largely driven by Matteo’s first professional start and Amadou’s impact off the bench.
• Coach Bobby confirmed that Seba Castello has been cleared to play after two long seasons out with injury.
• Cavalry has been gaining momentum recently, sitting just four points from the top of the table. Coach Bobby noted that Forge will need to be mindful of Cavalry's set-piece opportunities.

Chapters:

0:00 Labour Day & Back to School
4:40 Home Field Advantage
7:15 Matteo Schiavoni’s First Professional Start
9:10 Choosing a Captain
12:10 Noah Jensen!
13:00 Readjusting
14:00 Cavalry’s Recent Success
16:15 CPL Team of the Week
17:00 Seba & Borges Carpool

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

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In this episode of the Captain's Log, Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan dive into an array of topics, from unexpected grievances and hilarious rants about trivial annoyances to reflections on recent soccer games and the state of the sport in Canada. The episode is a blend of humor, personal stories, and genuine soccer insights, making it an engaging listen for fans of the Forge FC and beyond.
Takeaways:

• Kyle and Mitch discuss the absurdity of some product promotions and personal pet peeves.
• Humorous commentary on car decorations and parenting decisions.
• A deep dive into recent soccer matches, including the challenges and highlights of the team's performance.
• Insights into soccer culture in Canada and the importance of local rivalries.
• Reflections on post-game rituals and the camaraderie among the team.

Chapters:
00:00 - Cold Open

03:00 - Car Decorations

06:00 - Heated Soccer Recap

15:00 - Social Media Madness

24:00 - Soccer Culture in Canada

33:00 - Post-Game Rituals and Rumors

45:00 - The Nostalgia of Cable TV

52:00 - Oasis Reunion

Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Welcome back to another episode of Mac’s Access! Following his outstanding performance against TFC, Goalkeeper Jassem Kolielat joins Mackenzie to talk about key moments in his career & origin story in choosing goalkeeping. Similar to Bobby, he shares his thoughts on iconic Y2K looks.

Chapters:

0:00 Broken Finger

2:00 Playing on big stages

4:00 Chatting as a goal keeper

5:30 Receiving Chirps

7:00 Choosing Goalkeeping

8:00 Jass’s Story

18:00 Y2K Looks!!

Key Takeaways:

• They delve into Jassem Kolielat's youth experience, including his move from the Czech Republic to Dubai and his training with the Ultimate Goalkeeper Academy. It also covers his journey to the University of New Hampshire.
• Jassem is asked about his recent experience playing in Toronto, specifically at BMO Field, exploring what it was like and if he had any dream stadiums or teams growing up.
• The interview explores why Jassem chose to become a goalkeeper, along with a discussion on common stereotypes about goalkeepers.
• Jassem’s interest in fashion is highlighted, particularly in relation to an upcoming Y2K-themed event, where he shares his thoughts on what staple pieces would be ideal for the occasion.

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

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Season 2, Episode 17 of Behind the Beard! With just 48 hours between two crucial matches, Bobby checks in on the team's mental and physical state. After a disappointing 1-0 loss to TFC, Bobby emphasizes the significance of the upcoming task—facing Pacific at home on Friday. He and Mackenzie also dive into the match’s Y2K-themed festivities!

Chapters
0:00 Reflecting on TFC
5:00 Focus on Pacific on Friday
6:30 Anticipating Challenges
8:00 Break—then it's go time!
9:00 Update on Elimane Cisse
10:00 Y2K Extravaganza!

Key takeaways
The effort against TFC was commendable. On Forge's best day, Bobby typically expects even more from the team in terms of performance.
After conceding a goal early in the second half, Coach Bobby notes that the team responded well.
The discussion will focus on the small details that made the difference, which will be key in preparing for Pacific.
Cisse’s absence was felt, but he’s expected to be available for selection on Friday. Coach Bobby mentioned that his energy could have made a difference.
* Coach Bobby reveals his iconic Y2K fashion!

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favorite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content. Twitter: @ForgeFCHamilton Insta: @forgefc TikTok: @forgefchamilton Facebook: ForgeFCHamilton

Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

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In this episode of Forge Daily, host Mackenzie Barwell gears up for the Canadian Championship semi-final, leg 2, between Forge FC and TFC on August 26, 2024. With Forge on the brink of making history, Mackenzie is joined by former Forge and TFC player Emery Welshman. Emery shares his insights on the growing competitiveness between CPL and MLS teams and what Forge needs to do to secure the trophy. Tune in for expert analysis, a look ahead to Friday's match against Pacific, and all things Forge FC as they prepare to face TFC at BMO Field.

Key Takeaways:

• Evolution of a Champion Team: Emery compares the 2024 Forge FC squad to the team during his time, discussing the key differences he’s noticed. He shares his thoughts on the new additions to the roster and which players have impressed him the most.
• Rising Standards in Canadian Soccer: Emery talks about the increasing quality and competitiveness of matches between CPL and MLS teams. He analyzes the significance of the current semi-final matchups, where both leagues are represented, and what this means for the future of Canadian soccer
• Forge vs. Toronto FC in 2022: Emery recounts the intense 2022 match between Forge FC and Toronto FC, a game in which he played a crucial role. He previews the upcoming rematch and discusses how Forge can use their experience to their advantage.
• Breaking Down the Home Advantage: Emery delves into Forge FC's 2-1 victory in the first leg against Toronto FC, discussing the factors that led to their success. He also looks ahead to the challenges they might face in the return leg at BMO Field.
• Impact Players for the Second Leg: Emery examines how the inclusion of players like Cisse for Forge and Osorio for Toronto FC could influence the upcoming match. He speculates on how these new faces might change the dynamics of the game at BMO Field.

Chapters:

Reintroducing Emery Welshman!

Comparing & Reviewing 2024 Forge FC

The Battle at York United: Match Week 20 Recap

Rematch with Toronto FC

CPL vs. MLS: Growing Competitiveness

First Leg Success

Key Additions: Cisse, Osorio & Richie

Balancing Aspirations: Competition and Focus

Conclusion

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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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In this episode of Captain's Log, Kyle and Mitch Houlahan dive deep into Forge FC's recent performances. The duo discusses the team's significant wins at Tim Hortons Field, the upcoming derby against York United FC, and the surprising but exciting transfer of Kwasi Poku to Belgium. Tune in for a detailed breakdown of key matches, insights into the team’s dynamics, and what lies ahead for Forge FC as they push towards the top of the table.

Takeaways:

• Forge FC's recent 3-0 victory over Atlético Ottawa at home, with standout performances from players like Borges and Cissé.
• A review of the 2-0 midweek win against Halifax, highlighting the surprise exclusion of Kwasi Poku from the lineup due to his imminent transfer to Belgium.
• Insight into the locker room atmosphere and the impact of Poku's departure on the team.
• Kyle's reflections on the team's consistency and the importance of effort and execution as they prepare for the derby against York United FC.
• Predictions and expectations for the upcoming derby, with a focus on the physicality and tactical approach that both teams might employ.

Chapters

00:00 -Returning to the Podcast

03:10 - Deep Dive into Recent Games

13:06 - Kwesi Poku's Departure

15:20 - The Growth of Canadian Soccer

26:19 - Kyle's Weekend Plans

29:36 - Upcoming Game Against York

32:58 - Bantering About Commercials and Sponsors

Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Garv’s back on Mac's Access! In today’s episode, they dive into his recent call-up to the Haitian national team, his role as the team barber, and much more. Afterward, they play a fun game where Mac presents different situations, and Garv picks the teammate who’s best suited for each one.

Key Takeaways:

• Garv discusses how playing with his national team has enhanced his game. He’s been called up again and explains that the experience of adapting to a different style of play helps him become more well-rounded, which he brings back to Forge FC.
• Garv shares that he received a standing ovation from his Haiti teammates after his initiation, which involved singing a solo.
• He’s become the team barber, with Chris Kalongo being his most loyal client.
• When it comes to hypothetical scenarios, Garv often favours Noah Jensen and Daniel Parra.

Chapters:

0:00 Tracking km/game
2:00 Barber Garv
4:00 Competitiveness with Children
5:30 Garv’s Travel Experience
7:00 Books & CPL Roadtrips
10:00 Playing with Haiti
13:00 Traveling DRC & Haiti
15:30 Traditions & Food
18:00 Teammate Case Scenarios

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Saturday Sept 28th
4:00pm
Forge FC vs York United
Tim Hortons Field

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-vs-york-united-fc-hamilton-ontario-09-28-2024/event/1000606188640D82

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Season 2, Episode 16 of Behind the Beard!
In today's episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby dive into a variety of topics, including last week's match, the upcoming clash with York United this weekend, and the showdown with TFC next Tuesday! Coach Bobby also gives his thoughts on Kwasi Poku's transfer announcement. Later on, they decode some popular 'footyisms' together.

Key Takeaways:

• Coach Bobby describes Ale Hojaprapour as calculated and level-headed, emphasizing that his most valuable trait is his ability to avoid playing with his emotions.
• Bobby highlights Cisse, Choinière, and Borges as standout performers in the Vancouver game, noting their key role in setting up success down the right side.
• He draws a comparison between Matteo’s role this season and Malcolm’s last year, suggesting that if Matteo continues to make an impact off the bench, he could follow in Malcolm’s footsteps as a crucial and foundational piece for Forge.
• Kwasi Poku has spent nearly three years with the club, during which Coach Bobby has seen him evolve into a champion and an outstanding player, transitioning from the left wing to a striker position.
• Looking ahead to York United, Coach Bobby points out that speed of play and energy will be vital, as they anticipate facing a confident group.

Chapters:

0:00 Slo-mo Footage & Costa’s Podcast
3:00 2-1 Halifax Win
5:00 Ale Hojaprapour's Role
6:00 Potential Wardrobe Malfunction
7:00 Reflecting on Vancouver
8:30 Travel Chaos!!
13:00 Strength in Depth
15:00 Kwasi Poku’s Transfer
18:00 Expectations for York United
19:30 TFC Tuesday!
20:30 ‘Footyisms’

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Continuing the 'CPL Analyst Tour' on this episode of Forge Daily! Mackenzie is joined by Mitch Tierney to break down Forge’s recent victory over Vancouver, strategize their approach against a revitalized York squad, and explore how this win could influence their momentum heading into the Canadian Championship semi-final!

Key Takeaways:

• Forge's top priority against York on Friday will be matching their intensity. After losing to Cavalry, York will be eager to bounce back at home.
• When evaluating York as a title contender, the one challenge they still face is defeating Forge.
• Jordan Hamilton has stepped up in Kwasi's absence, contributing a goal and an assist in recent matches, earning him a spot on the Team of the Week.
• Forge aims to build on their win against Vancouver to maintain momentum in the regular season, stay at the top of the table, and overcome a 3rd place York United.
• Under the guidance of York's new head coach, Benjamin More, Mo Babouli has been pushed forward more frequently, making him a more dangerous attacking threat.

Chapters:

1:00 Reflecting on VFC!

3:00 Matteo & the goal celly!

4:00 JayHams up top!

6:00 Matching York’s Intensity

9:30 Mo Babouli as an Attacking Threat

11:00 Impact on CanChamps!

13:00 Utilizing Depth

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We're back with another week on the audio network! Following Forge FC’s 2-1 victory over Vancouver FC, Mackenzie is joined by Adam Jenkins, who was in the OneSoccer Studio. In this episode, they break down key moments from the match, discuss Forge’s growing adaptability against opponents, and celebrate Matteo Schiavoni’s first professional goal. Adam also shares why he believes this win will be a significant morale boost ahead of Friday’s clash with York United.

Key Takeaways:

• Vancouver adopted a. their ‘classic Forge approach,’ opting for a more direct, over-the-top playing style. In doing so, they gained significant momentum in the second half.
• The duel between Daniel Parra and Paris Gee was intense and entertaining, showcasing the aggression and talent of both players.
• Consistent excellence often makes it challenging for standout players to get the recognition they deserve. David Choinière exemplifies this, as he's been a cornerstone for Forge and a formidable force on the wing.
• Early setbacks for Vancouver (including Forge’s goal in the 5th minute) allowed Forge to position themselves for success.
• Forge is evolving into a more adaptive team. Adam notes that while they used to defeat opponents in a single, established way, we're now seeing more diversity in their methods of success.

Chapters:

0:00 Initial Thoughts

0:50 Coach Bobby

1:50 Dav Choinere

4:00 Adam’s Review

5:30 Daniel & Noah

8:18 Parris/ Parra Matchup

10:00 Dav Choiniere!

12:00 Early Lead

14:00 Adaptability

16:00 Matteo’s Goal

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Back with another episode of Forge Daily with CPL’s Charlie O’Connor Clarke! Today, Mackenzie and Charlie discuss the midweek result against the Halifax wanderers, transfer rumours with Kwasi Poku, and expectations for Vancouver FC. He also share’s his thoughts on Player of the Year in the event Kwasi leaves the CPL!

Chapters:

Halifax’s Tone Setter

Interview for Ale;

Pent up Frustration

Kwasi’s Absence & Jordan’s Role

Leaving the CPL and awards

Standout Players for Forge

Momentum or Rest?

Congested Standings

Key Takeaways:

1. Before Halifax received the red card on Wednesday, the game was more open, with chances on both sides. However, they lacked a focal point when they entered dangerous areas.
2. Kwasi and Jordan have distinct playing styles—Kwasi was sidelined due to transfer interest, but Jordan stepped up effectively and capitalized on the opportunity.
3. Charlie highlights the strength of Forge FC's backline, especially with the rotation of Malik, Garven, and Daniel Parra's attacking instincts. Their contributions are crucial to the team's success.
4. The standings are so tight that no team's playoff spot is guaranteed. Even a team near the bottom, like Halifax, still has a chance to climb to 5th place by the end of the season.
5. Vancouver has always been a tough opponent at home due to their chaotic, fast, and direct style of play. It’s difficult to establish tempo or rhythm against them.

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Welcome to another episode of Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie is joined by Alex Achinioti-Jönsson. They dive into his Greek-Swedish heritage, some haircut mishaps, and Mackenzie’s amusing performance in the staff soccer match. Tune in!

STAFF SOCCER FOOTAGE:

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Key Takeaways:

• Alex is 1/2 Swedish, 1/2 Greek - he chooses not to decipher what Coach Bobby is saying on the sidelines.
• Jim Carrey is Canadian, both Alex & Mac knew that.
• Alex chooses his tattoos based on art he gravitates to.
• Alex’s family has a house in northern Greece, when he was a kid he and his extended family would go every summer.

Chapters:

0:00 Staff Soccer Highlights

2:45 Alex’s Hobbies

5:00 They’re Canadian???

6:15 Greek & Swedish Background

7:32 Coffee Routine

9:30 Alex’s Golden Retriever

10:15 Walk-in Barber

13:00 Tatoo Tour

14:00 Travelling!

Forge Audio NetworkThe Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.
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Season 2, episode 15 of Behind the Beard! Today, Mackenzie and coach Bobby are limited to 20 minutes and attempt to run through multiple topics including the olympics, Forge FC's win against Atletico Ottawa, and their upcoming matchup versus Halifax. Coach Bobby shares his 7th floor perspective and how the team plans to be successful within a short turnaround time.

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Match day +2 or -2? As Forge FC come off their 3-0 win against Atletico Ottawa they prepare for a midweek match vs the Halifax Wanderers. In today’s episode, Mackenzie discusses key moments from Saturday, standing updates, and shares insight from Garven Metusala and Daniel Parra post practice

Key Takeaways:

Forge started strong against Ottawa, showcasing their attacking energy and fluidity in their build-up play.

The 4v2 drills in training have proven effective, mirroring in-game situations like Tristan Borges’ goal, which came from two rebounded shots initiated by Nana Ampomah.

During halftime, the focus was on maintaining defensive discipline, particularly in the first 10-15 minutes when teams are most likely to equalize or take the lead.

Dani and Garv mentioned that the team's morale is high following their win against Atlético, and they aim to carry this momentum into Wednesday’s game.

Although Halifax dominated possession in their last encounter, they’ve struggled against Forge this season. Forge intends to replicate successful strategies to extend their winning streak against the Wanderers.

Chapters:

0:50 1st half v. Ottawa

1:40 Daniel & Garv perspective

4:15 2nd half v. Ottawa

5:00 Carrying momentum!

6:00 Wanderer’s Style of Play

6:45 Standing update!

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Match Day -1 for Forge FC! Tomorrow they will kick off against Atletico Ottawa right here at THF, 7pm for the signature match night. This is the second game of what promises to be a chaotic, jam packed August. As we near the later half of the 2024 season and approach the semi final of the Canadian Championship, Forge will look to find some momentum with games like this one.

Key Takeaways:

• Forge currently trail Ottawa by 4 points in the standings. They need this win to close the gap and distance themselves from Cavalry.
• Ottawa have two new signings who can be dangerous in different ways: Canadian midfielder Ilias Iliadis on loan from MLS side CF Montréal & Luca Piccioli on a U SPORT contract.
• Abou Sissoko will always be a player to watch out for. Having played with him, Ale and Dav suggest he is strengths are on the ball in the midfield.
• Ale says Atletico’s good quality, tactics, and confidence has been a recipe for their success this season.

Chapters:

0:00 Why this matters!

2:50 Offensive Strengths

4:00 Ottawa’s New Additions

4:50 Challenges to this matchup

5:30 Playing Abou Sissoko

7:00 Best and Worst Signatures..

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Join Mackenzie for another episode of Mac’s Access, featuring Noah Jensen in his second appearance! They dive into everything from his new player card and unforgettable Forge moments to balancing soccer and school. Trivia makes a return, with Noah showcasing his passion (and skill) for it—proving why it’s a favorite of his.

Chapters:

0:00 Katherine & Doug Shout Out!

1:00 Reminiscing

2:00 Player Card!

3:50 Most Memorable Goal

5:50 Birthday Speeches

6:30 Impersonate your Coach!

8:30 Bday Desert!

10:30 Free Coffees for Noah

12:00 Forge Journey

16:00 School!!!

18:00 Trivia

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Back with another edition of Mac & Milty! In today’s episode, they discuss Milty’s take on Forge FC’s loss to Valour, highlight standout performers after an undefeated July, and analyze Atletico Ottawa’s current form after two difficult losses. They also draw parallels between Ottawa and Forge players that make this matchup so close and entertaining to watch.

Key Takeaways:

• Similar to Benni’s routine on the Forge side, Valour set the tone early last weekend with a crossbar hit and an early goal.
• Benni has been out for a few games with an upper-body injury, but they agree that his style of play adds a level of flair that is missed in the Forge attack.
• The attention to Kwasi Poku’s lack of scoring against Valour shows that he has set a high bar for himself. With his run in behind, he contributed to Borges’ goal.
• Ottawa lacks momentum coming into this matchup, coming off a 2-1 loss to Cavalry and a 4-1 loss to York before that.
• Ruben Del Campo will be a player to watch this weekend, competing with Kwasi in the golden boot race. Ollie Basset and Aboo Sissoko will also be dangerous in the midfield.

Chapters:

0:50 Milty’s take on Valour

3:29 Benni’s Absence

5:30 Pressure on Kwasi

8:00 Ottawa Form

13:30 Atletico’s Standout Players

14:30 Parallels

17:00 Signature Match!

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Season 2, Episode 14 of Behind the Beard!

In today’s episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby delve into the recent match against Valour and look ahead to their upcoming clash with Atlético Ottawa. Coach Bobby also explores how different playing styles can influence the interpretation of statistics. To wrap up, Mackenzie quizzes Coach Bobby on which sports Forge FC players might excel in if they competed in the Olympics.

Key Takeaways:

• Overall, Coach Bobby was pleased with Forge’s performance but emphasized the need for more clinical finishing and increased strategic attacking patterns.
• Forge demonstrated their ability to come back from a deficit, although Coach Bobby noted that they were chasing the game in ways that were unnatural for them.
• Borges' goal was executed exactly as planned, involving Kwasi’s run, Borges’ movement off a defender, and Bekker’s precise delivery.
• By the 75th minute, Garv was the only defender remaining in his original position; substitutions were made as Alex excels at penetrating lines, Cisse is naturally an attacking defender, and Malik provides defensive stability.
• Forge had 11 corners compared to Valour’s 1, which Bobby highlighted as an indicator of their maintained forward momentum.
• Bobby attributes much of Atlético Ottawa’s success this season to the positive energy they started with and acknowledges the pressure they face being at the top of the table midway through the season.

Chapters:

0:00 Generational differences…

2:25 Ping Pong in the locker room

3:10 Forge FC & travel

5:00 Valour Reflections

8:00 Attacking Motions

10:00 Changing the Backline

12:00 Corners!!!

13:30 Atletico’s Success

15:00 Context & Stats

17:51 Bobby’s Suspension

19:00 Forge Olympics

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Match day -2 for Forge FC! In today’s episode of Forge daily, Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton. Milty shares his thoughts on recent matches and why Valour has had Forge’s number in previous games. They also discuss which Forge goal keeper they expect Sunday…

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In this conversation, Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan discuss various topics related to the Olympics and other sports. They talk about a drone incident, the excitement of the Olympics, the impressive performances of athletes, and even speculate on whether they could complete an Ironman competition. The conversation is filled with humor and enthusiasm for sports. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the Ironman triathlon, cleaning up rivers, reality TV shows, and the importance of perseverance and self-improvement. They also touch on the challenges of being a professional athlete and the need to stay focused and constantly strive for improvement.

Takeaways

• The Olympics evoke powerful emotions and can bring people together.
• Athletes who perform at the Olympics deserve recognition and support.
• The Ironman competition is a challenging event that requires intense training and dedication.
• Humor and enthusiasm can make conversations about sports more enjoyable. The Ironman triathlon consists of swimming, cycling, and running, and requires immense endurance and mental strength.
• Cleaning up rivers can be a challenging and time-consuming process, often taking many years and significant financial resources.
• Reality TV shows like Hell's Kitchen can provide valuable lessons about perseverance, self-improvement, and the importance of taking advice from others.
• Professional athletes need to stay focused, constantly strive for improvement, and not let complacency or distractions get in the way of their success.
• It's important to approach life with a sense of humor and not take things too seriously, as laughter can help alleviate stress and bring people together.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Surprise Guest Appearance

02:57 - The Excitement of the Olympics

06:06 - Impressive Performances and Emotional Moments

10:07 - Speculating on Completing an Ironman

19:22 - Summer's Gold Medals

21:24 - Labour and Enjoyment in Sports

23:41 - Debating Completing an Ironman

24:32 - Introduction and Banter

25:19 - The Ironman Triathlon and its Challenges

26:03 - The Long Battle to Clean Up Rivers

28:06 - Lessons in Perseverance from Reality TV Shows

29:12 - The Importance of Continuous Improvement for Athletes

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Another episode of Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie is joined by none other than Forge FC captain, and fellow podcaster, Kyle Bekker. Mac tells Kyle about a funny run in with his friend and former teammate Ashton Morgan, they share driving test experience & much more.

Key Takeaways:

• Both podcasters in this episode have failed a driving test at one point or another.
• For Kyle, the best road trip is Cavalry.. “the fans love him” & the worst was once Edmonton.
• Kyle is not big on social media, in fact, his most used app is ‘ways’.
• When it comes to entertainment, Kyle is big on downloading shows and insightful podcasts but finds the process quite stressful.

Chapters:

0:00 Working at the Olive Press

2:00 Podcasting Experience!

4:00 Ashtone Morgan & Mac’s Limp

6:50 Day’s off & Beni’s appearance

8:00 Social Media

9:00 Directions & Driving Tests

13:00 Away Game Entertainment

16:00 Best & Worst CPL Roadtrips

18:00 Olympics & two truths and a lie

Chapters:

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Midweek episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie brings you up to speed on the CPL standings and checks in with the Forge players featured in the CPL Team of the Week: Kyle Bekker, Alex Achinioti Jonsson, and Jasseem Kolielat.

Key Takeaways:

• Forge FC had 4 players in this week’s CPL team of the week.
• Jass notched his third clean sheet and successfully completed 24 of 29 passes.
• Alex Achinioti Jonsson was dominant at center back on Saturday, making seven clearances and five interceptions, helping the Hamilton club secure the clean sheet.
• Poku scored his third brace, netting his seventh and eighth goals in the past seven matches, moving into a tie for the league’s Golden Boot after another stellar performance in front of goal against Halifax.
• Forge are just 4 points away from the top of the table and within striking distance from claiming the regular season title.
• Kyle says chocolate over candy without hesitation!

Chapters:

CPL standings

Jasseem Kolielat

Alex Achinioti Jonsson

Kyle Bekker

Kwasi Poku + Outro

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Season 2 Episode 12 of Behind the Beard!

Welcome back to another episode and more shenanigans with Coach Bobby & Mackenzie. In today’s episode, they discuss the marvel match, Forge FC’s performance against Halifax, and approaching a busy and important schedule in August.

Key Takeaways;

• Halifax have many good midfielders in possession, but their attacking line is not an especially dangerous. This is why Forge felt comfortable allowing them to maintain possession and utilize the counter attack.
• In every goal, Kwasi Poku has made dangerous runs in-behind, setting himself up to score and creating space for midfielders.
• Bobby prefers playing at 7 PM, finding something 'magical' about games under the lights.
• With new turf in Winnipeg, Forge will train at Valour’s stadium on Saturday to get acclimated and prepare for their match.
• August will be busy, but Coach Bobby’s mentality remains focused on “staying focused on the game ahead of them.”
• Coach Bobby is fully versed in young people’s slang!

Chapters:

0:00 Olympics & Marvel Match …

5:00 Halifax Reflections

7:25 Kwasi Making Runs

8:40 4pm or 7pm

10:30 Traveling to Winnipeg

11:30 Being ruthless in finishing

12:15 Balancing Fatigue

13:13 Rotation & Depth

14:30 Mac’s Slang Clinic!

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3 points to start the week! Today, Mackenzie discusses goal scoring highlights from Forge FC’s matchup against Halifax, tunes into Coach Bobby’s and Nana’s post match press conference, and chats with defender Malik Owalabe Belewu. Malik also shares his routine on a typical day off!

Key Takeaways:

• Kwasi Poku is now tied for the Golden Boot lead with eight goals this season, having scored his first goal just halfway through June.
• Goalkeeper Jassem Koleilat has achieved his third clean sheet of the season!
• Nana Ampomah netted his first goal for the team but expressed greater satisfaction with the team's three points than with his individual performance.
• Coach Bobby praised the team after the match, highlighting his admiration for how Forge capitalized on counter-attacks, effectively turning the tables despite having less possession than Halifax.

Chapters:

Match Highlights

Coach Bobby Post-Game

Nana Ampomah Post-Game

Malik’s Reflection!

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Tomorrow, Forge FC will take on the Halifax Wanderers at home! In today's episode, Mackenzie sits down with Garven, Noah, and Chris after training to discuss their thoughts on the upcoming match, the team's development, and how they plan to leverage home-field advantage.

Key Takeaways:

• Chris Kalongo has made 27 saves this season and is a strong contender for Goalkeeper of the Year.
• Nana and Cisse have integrated well into the team, though Nana still needs to work on remembering his teammates' names!
• Since Patrice Gheisar took over as head coach for Halifax, the Wanderers have improved their quality and altered their style of play.
• Forge FC has struggled against the Wanderers recently, not securing a win since 2022. Their all-time record against Halifax stands at 8 wins, 3 losses, and 10 draws.

Chapters:

• Halifax Form
• Beating Halifax in 2022
• Leveraging home-field advantage.
• Offensive Momentum and being clinical
• Chris I& goalkeeper of the year
• Garv’s 100th game!

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Welcome back to another episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie chats with Charlie O’Connor Clarke about Forge FC’s current form, the team's depth amid player availability issues, and the potential threats posed by the Halifax Wanderers this weekend. We also hear from Elimane Cisse on how he has been adjusting since arriving in Hamilton and why he decided to return!

Key Takeaways:

• Cisse is thrilled to be back, having always wanted to return due to his love for his teammates, the coaching staff, and the Forge community between 2019-2022.
• Coach Bobby was complimentary toward Nana Ampomah after the Cavalry match, noting that he brought a different kind of attack that Cavalry may not have anticipated or been prepared for.
• Cisse is familiar with many of the players but is currently reintegrating into the squad and working to get back into match form after a six-month hiatus.
• Charlie mentioned that Daniel Parra is a strong contender for Defender of the Year in 2024.
• Looking at the end-of-year awards, Kwasi Poku is the frontrunner for U-21 Player of the Year, and Chris Kalongo is in contention for Goalkeeper of the Year.

Chapters:

0:55 Cisse on being back!

6:00 Charlie Intro

6:50 Forge Form

8:50 Depth & Player Availability

11:00 Watching Cisse again

13:00 Wanderers matchup

16:00 End of season awards!

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Join Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan as they delve into the latest buzz around the Forge Audio Network. In this episode of Captain's Log, they tackle hot topics, including the controversy surrounding a Canadian drone incident at the Olympics and its repercussions on the Women's National Team. With their usual mix of humor and candid opinions, Kyle and Mitch provide insights and commentary you won't want to miss.

Takeaways:

• Discussion about the Canadian drone controversy at the Olympics and the suspension of key team members.
• Speculations on how the Women's National Team will handle the turmoil and maintain their focus.
• Insights on the potential impact of the controversy on the team's performance in upcoming games.
• Highlights of Forge FC's recent and upcoming matches, including key player performances and strategic insights.
• Excitement for the upcoming Marvel-themed night at Forge FC's next match, including fan engagement and event details.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Mention of the Canadian Women's Soccer Team

03:11 - Discussion on the Drone Incident and Controversy

08:01 - Suspension of the Head Coach

13:38 - Support and Unity for the Team

17:06 - Focusing on the Competition

19:19 - Predictions for the Team's Success

21:22 - Streaming Practices

28:36 - Simoni and Kyle's Team Talks

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie sits down with Forge FC defender Malik Owolabe Belewu. They explore his youth career, his long-standing friendship with Kwasi Poku, and what led him to join the CPL. To wrap up, they have fun identifying different North American and UK terms that share the same meaning..

Chapters:

0:00 Malik’s 5 Aside Marvel team!

3:30 Kwasi and Malik are BFFS

6:45 Dreams jobs as a kid!

8:00 Malik’s dance career

9:30 Maliks TFC experience

11:00 Playing Overseas

13:00 Italy & FOOD!

15:00 Finding out about Forge

18:00 British vs Canadian Slang

Key Takeaways:

• Kwasi and Malik have been friends for over five years. Malik was thrilled that they both joined Forge FC around the same time.
• Malik's first organized sport was dancing. He remembers his first solo performance as a nerve-wracking experience, which ended with him running off stage.
• Malik had trials with a club in Italy and spent a significant portion of his professional career playing there.
• Malik began his career as a striker but transitioned to a defender after his stint with TFC.

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Welcome back to another episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie chats with Charlie O’Connor Clarke about Forge FC’s current form, the team's depth amid player availability issues, and the potential threats posed by the Halifax Wanderers this weekend. We also hear from Elimane Cisse on how he has been adjusting since arriving in Hamilton and why he decided to return!

Key Takeaways:

• Cisse is thrilled to be back, having always wanted to return due to his love for his teammates, the coaching staff, and the Forge community between 2019-2022.
• Coach Bobby was complimentary toward Nana Ampomah after the Cavalry match, noting that he brought a different kind of attack that Cavalry may not have anticipated or been prepared for.
• Cisse is familiar with many of the players but is currently reintegrating into the squad and working to get back into match form after a six-month hiatus.
• Charlie mentioned that Daniel Parra is a strong contender for Defender of the Year in 2024.
• Looking at the end-of-year awards, Kwasi Poku is the frontrunner for U-21 Player of the Year, and Chris Kalongo is in contention for Goalkeeper of the Year.

Chapters:

0:55 Cisse on being back!

6:00 Charlie Intro

6:50 Forge Form

8:50 Depth & Player Availability

11:00 Watching Cisse again

13:00 Wanderers matchup

16:00 End of season awards!

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Season 2 Episode 12 of Behind the Beard! Today, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss Forge FC’s 1-1 draw to Cavalry FC, Triston Henry’s signing to USL side Memphis FC, and expectations for hosting the Halifax Wanderers this season. Later on, Mackenzie takes Coach Bobby through a high pressure “Guess that Forge FC player” game.

Key Takeaways

• The Forge FC staff know their coffee! Milk, foam, espresso ratio must be perfect!
• Coach Bobby says the team felt like they needed something more from the first half against Cavalry being so tactically sound.
• At this point in the season, it’s about putting a streak of 2-3 games with maximum points.
• Good performances from both Amadou & Nana which allowed Forge FC to be “more aggressive in the mid block & exposing space in behind Cavalry’s backline”
• The last time Forge and Halifax matched up, they tied with a goal in stoppage time. Coach Bobby says Forge have to be more clinical and take advantage of early opportunities this time around.

Chapters:

0:00 Cottaging & Coffee

4:00 1st Half against

6:00 Nana Starting Debut

6:40 Playing at a high altitude

8:00 Amadou Kone out wide

9:10 Sitting or standing..

9:50 Chris Kalongo !!!

11:15 Tristan Henry USL signing

12:35 Playing down a player

15:10 Halifax this Saturday

17:10 Point Threshold

19:00 Guess that Forge FC player..

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In this episode of The Captain's Log, hosts Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan dive into a week packed with action and insights. They kick things off with a recap of Forge FC's latest game against Pacific FC, highlighting standout performances and the return of key players. Kyle shares personal anecdotes, including some funny stories about his son’s latest antics and the challenges of toddler parenting. The episode also features a segment where Kyle reads and responds to mean tweets, showcasing his lighthearted approach to handling online criticism. The hosts discuss the impact of social media on athletes and share their thoughts on maintaining a positive mindset in the face of negativity.
Takeaways:

• Kyle Bekker and Mitch Hullahan recap Forge FC's latest game against Pacific FC.
• Kyle Bekker shares humorous and relatable stories about his son’s antics and the challenges of parenting a toddler.
• The episode features an entertaining segment where Kyle reads and responds to mean tweets, demonstrating his lighthearted approach to handling online criticism.
• Discussion on the impact of social media on athletes and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset despite negative comments.
• Anticipation for the upcoming Olympics, with reflections on past memorable moments and the excitement surrounding the event.
• Insight into the dynamics of the locker room and team activities, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a professional athlete.
• The hosts discuss the recent weather challenges, including rain delays, the flood in the GTA this week and how weather impacts training and game schedules.
• A lighthearted look at fan interactions, both online and in-person, and how they add to the overall experience of being a professional soccer player.

Chapters

00:00 - TV Shows, Parenting, and Flooding
09:14 - Updates on Soccer Games and Players
14:35 - Dealing with Haters on Social Media
20:11 - The Olympics and CPL Jersey Sales
27:23 - Why no Forge 24/7 Documentary?

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Final episode of Forge Daily for the week! In today's show, Mackenzie is joined by Adam Jenkins to preview Forge FC's upcoming clash against Cavalry FC. They cover Kwasi Poku's recent statistics, the dynamics of broadcasting intense and physical matches, and what makes this rivalry the most historic in the Canadian Premier League.

Key Takeaways:

• Cavalry have historically been very strong at home. They conceded their first game at ATCO Field against York United for the first time last weekend. They'll look to use their matchup against Forge as a way to bounce back.
• When it comes to teams that frequently play each other in significant matches, Adam says this is the most historic rivalry, which generally tends to be one-sided.
• Kwasi is intelligent enough to play as a left back again, but even when Jordan Hamilton and Terran Campbell return to full form, it's hard to say if they'll want him to move.
• Cavalry are currently an extremely frustrated group. They will be more motivated and well-rested than they have been in a long time.

Chapters:

0:40 Takeaways from Pacific

2:40 Midweek matches or rest & recovery?

4:30 Playing at ATCO field

6:10 Most historic rivalry in the CPL

7:10 Commentating physical & intense matches

10:20 Cavalry form & player absences

13:10 The “panic button”

14:30 Kwasi as a left back?

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Welcome to another edition of Mac’s Access! In today’s episode, Mackenzie is joined by David Choinière. David shares his first memories of playing soccer, reflects on his time in the CF Montreal academy, and describes the exhilaration of scoring the game-winning goal in Forge FC’s inaugural CONCACAF victory. They wrap up the show with a fun Canadian-themed game.

Key Takeaways

• Dav’s earliest soccer memories involve playing with his neighbor, passing the ball against the side of their house in the backyard.
• Dav’s first sport was actually hockey, influenced by his family's strong support for the Montreal team.
• When Dav signed his first professional contract, his brother was more enthusiastic about the achievement than he was.
• After two years of professional play in Montreal, during which he battled an injury and had limited playing time, Dav sought a new challenge with Forge FC
• After experiencing a career pausing injury, Dav says he learned how quickly the sport can be taken away from an athlete.

Chapters:

0:00 Fashion & shoe game

2:00 Mac’s Parking Incident

3:20 Inspirations & early memories

6:40 Moving for CF Montreal Academy

8:30 Dav doesn’t remember an Award..

9:40 Signing first Pro Contract

12:20 Playing with his Brother

13:3:00 Injury experience

16:00 Joining Forge

18:00 First Goal with the Club

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Welcome to this episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie delves into the league standings and individual Forge player statistics as the team enters the second half of the Canadian Premier League season. We also hear from Kwasi Poku, Tristan Borges, and Noah Jensen. Noah shares an intriguing statistic that coach Bobby uses to keep the team at the top of the table by the end of the regular season.

Key Takeaways:

Forge currently sit in 3rd place in the CPL standings. With four consecutive wins, they are closing the gap between themselves and Atlético Ottawa, who are in 1st place.

Halfway through the season, Forge are within striking distance of the top of the table.

Noah Jensen shares that Coach Bobby believes the team must achieve a benchmark of points between 48-52 to win the regular season.

With 6 goals and 23 shots taken in the CPL, Kwasi Poku says his confidence is growing and fostering tenacity.

While Tristan Borges leads Forge in assists, his focus is on winning. He emphasizes the need for the team to continue their upward trajectory for the remainder of the season.

Chapters:

0:25 Standing update!

2:00 Noah Jensen’s reflections

3:30 Kwasi Poku’s confidence

6:30 Tristan Borges “can still do more”

7:50 Borge’s go-to quote:

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Season 2 episode 11 of Behind the Beard! In this episode, Coach Bobby and Mackenzie recap the last two matches against TFC and Pacific, highlighting Kwasi Poku's impact in the number 9 role and discussing expectations for Cavalry. Additionally, Coach Bobby reveals a pre-game ritual he performs at home games that never fails to make Mackenzie laugh.

Key Takeaways

• Coach Bobby believes they had several opportunities to secure a 3-0 victory against TFC, but have to settle for a 2-1 win after a suspicious foul & a few missed scoring opportunities.
• The second leg of the Canadian Championship semi-final won't be until late August.
• Apart from the first 10-15 minutes against Toronto FC, Malik excelled in the left-back position, filling in for Daniel Parra.
• The coaching staff employs various methods to communicate tactical adjustments during matches, including passing notes on the pitch.
• Every team needs a difference-maker, and for Forge FC, Kwasi Poku is currently that player, “oozing with confidence” and shooting without hesitation.
• The last time Forge played Cavalry, they lost 1-0. Coach Bobby prefers to forget that match and "burn the film." He emphasizes the need to maintain their current form and secure a win on Sunday to improve their position in the CPL standings.

Chapters

0:00 Speaking Greek!

1:30 Match day +2!

3:43 TFC game review

6:30 Malik’s performance at left back

9:30 Fan questions!

11:25 Defeating Pacific following a midweek victory

13:30 Avoiding kids before the game...

14:50 Kwasi Poku as a difference maker

17:30 "Burn the tapes" and look forward!

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Welcome back to the Forge Audio Network as we kick off Week 14 of the Canadian Premier League! In today's episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie is joined by CPL analyst Mitchell Tierney. They discuss last night’s 2-1 victory over Pacific FC, highlight key performers, and examine Cavalry FC's current form as Forge prepares for their next game in Calgary.

Key Takeaways:

1. With two more goals last night, Kwasi Poku now has a total of six this season. Head coach of the men's national team, Jesse Marsch, was present which makes his performance all the more impressive.
2. Forge has played at home for three consecutive games, giving them an advantage against a Pacific team that is also coming off their side of the Canadian Championship semi-final.
3. Forge has a style of play that utilizes their wing players and adapts to their opponent. Mitch adds they might be more inclined to play this way against Pacific due to their narrow field.
4. As confidence-building as Forge FC’s game against TFC was, those mid week matches has proven to be physically and emotionally demanding for players to ‘bounce back’ from.
5. Cavalry is one of two teams that have not won back-to-back games this year. While their form is not at its best, their group is missing key players like William Akio, Ali Musse, and Charlie Trafford. Forge has an opportunity to take advantage of Cavalry's current form and vulnerability.

Chapters:

0:55 Interview w/ Jesse Marsch

3:43 Initial Thoughts w/ Mitchell Tierney

6:10 Taking advantage of field Width

8:00 Kwasi Poku’ standout performance, again.

13:00 CanChamps as Confidence Builder?

15;30 Cavalry form & upcoming matchup

18:00 How Forge continue their momentum

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In this episode of the Captain's Log, Forge captain Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan dive into the latest victories and challenges faced by Forge FC. From their thrilling win over TFC to upcoming matches and reflections on Canada's performance in Copa America, Kyle and Mitch bring you all the excitement and insights from the world of soccer.

Takeaways:

• Forge FC secured a crucial 2-1 win over TFC, showcasing strong defensive and offensive plays.
• Key players delivered standout performances, contributing to the team's success.
• Canada's competitive spirit in Copa America highlights the growth and potential of Canadian soccer on the international stage.
• Fans can look forward to more exciting matches as Forge FC aims to maintain its momentum in the league.

Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Overview
03:38 - Forge FC vs. TFC
20:18 - Canada's Copa America Journey
30:10 - Expectations for Forge FC

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Another episode of Mac’s Access! Today Mackenzie is joined by one of Forge FC’s newest additions to their roster, left back Daniel Parra! They discuss everything from Daniel’s music taste, being a lakers fan, Canadian stereotypes and being on loan from CF Monterrey. Dani also shares his expectations vs reality of playing in the Canadian Premiere League.

Key Takeaways:

• Danni lives with Benni, Amadou, Nana, and Cisse, and enjoys their company, but after training, he prefers some alone time.
• Daniel has diverse music tastes and is currently watching "The Bear" on TV.
• Dani was pleasantly surprised by the level of play in the CPL. He had the option to go on loan to Forge or Vancouver and is glad he ended up in Hamilton.
• Daniel's lock screen features a photo of his dog wearing a Lakers jersey—two things he loves.
• His front teeth are always visible! His unique whistle signals to his teammates that he’s open.

Chapters:

1:00 Music Taste

2:30 Living with Teammates

4:17 Dani’s Dog is a Lakers Fan

6:30 TV Shows

8:09 Front teeth whistle

10:31 Canadian Stereotypes

14:00 Playing with Monterrey

16:15 Coming to the CPL

17:00 Expectations for the League!

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Back on the audio network with a recap of yesterday’s CanChamp semi-final against TFC! Today, Mackenzie discusses key moments from the match, how Forge should carry their momentum into the CPL regular season and an exciting announcement from Canada soccer. We hear from Alessandro Hojabrpour, Malik Owolabi-Belewu, and Khadim Kane.

Key Takeaways:

• Malik had been given the opportunity to play at right back against Chivas so he had a basic understanding of the positioning after being put there with Daniel’s absence.
• Despite a solid win against another MLS opponent, both Ale & Malik agree it was disappointing to concede in the manner in which they did given the significance of away goals.
• Coach Bobby emphasized that it is important for the sport to have players like Benni Badibanga to uphold the creativity and flare within it!
• Canada Soccer announced today that Forge Fc’s Khadim Kane has been selected to join the 21-player roster for the upcoming 2024 U-20 Concacaf Championship in Mexico.
• Pacific is currently 4th in the standings, just one point ahead of Forge. However, their recent form might be better reflected by their 1-0 loss to Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship.

Chapters:

1:00 Recapping TFC

1:45 Benni’s FLARE

3:30 Halftime Instructions

6:30 2nd Half & Stoppage Time Intensity

9:00 Malik Out of Position

10:40 Pacific FC Sunday

13:00 Kadim Call Up!

14:50 Check the Weather…

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Season 2, episode 10 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode, Mackenzie & Coach Bobby discuss the disappointing draw to Vancouver FC, Forge’s quick turnaround to the Semi Final of the Canadian Championship, and the start of Forge FC’s first ever summer camp!

Bobby shares where the team needs to be better to start closing out results and his thoughts on the 2022 matchup against Toronto.

Key Takeaways

• Forge FC started the Vancouver match on a strong note, creating three chances within the first 12 minutes. They should aim to replicate this fast start in future games.
• Benni Badibanga is encouraged to take early shots from distance, as Coach Bobby believes this sets a positive tone and keeps opposing defenders on their heels.
• Vancouver capitalized on their two opportunities, scoring twice. Coach Bobby emphasized the importance of resilience and not letting setbacks affect the team's performance.
• Forge FC needs to balance playing against Toronto FC as they would any other game, while recognizing the unique challenges such matches present.
• For Coach Bobby, the focus is not on the opponent but on maintaining Forge FC's identity and style of play regardless of who they face.
• Coach Bobby has never been to summer camp, and there's a reason for that...

Chapters

1:00 Road Trips

4:00 Good start against Vancouver

5:00 Tone Setting

6:30 Conceding before Half

8:11 Halftime Stats

10:30 Form & Availability

12:00 “It’s just a game”

14:00 Success in the Semi Final

17:00 Summer Camp Q’s!

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Welcome back to another week on the audio network! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie is once again joined by Steve Milton! Milty and Mac break down Forge's match against Vancouver FC, discussing how they managed to secure a point and what they need to change as they prepare to face Toronto FC. Milty also shares his insights on how experienced players have made an impact against MLS teams.

Key Takeaways:

Forge has conceded 6 goals in the last 2 games and needs to improve defensively.

Their draw with Vancouver FC felt like a loss, as they led until stoppage time.

As Noah Jensen emphasized, they must take more pride in not conceding goals.

TFC started their MLS season well but are currently in poor form, with 6 consecutive losses and only 2 wins in their last 12 games.

According to Milty, Forge should have won their last matchup in 2022, presenting this as an opportunity for revenge.

Chapters:

1:00 Vancouver FC as a ‘loss’

2:50 Has to be more pressure

4:00 Too comfortable after a goal!

5:00 Losing 2 points

6:30 Playing Forge’s style of play

10:52 Shots on target!

11:50 Jass in Net

12:15 Borges as a 7

14:00 Leadership for Forge

15:00 History with TFC

18:00 TFC Form

20:00 ‘Belief’ in Canadian Soccer

22:00 Reflecting on 2022

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Welcome to a special edition of Mac's Access! Today, Mackenzie is joined by Forge FC's Head Athletic Therapist, Liam McPherson. Liam reveals behind-the-scenes insights and locker room stories. They delve into his career journey, past player connections, and a memorable first impression story that didn't go as planned.

Key Takeaways:

• Starting as an intern in 2021, Liam is now in his second year as the Head Athletic Therapist at Forge FC.
• Chris Kalongo and Liam have been family friends for a while! Chris once came over to Liam's house for Christmas dinner but didn’t bring any food.
• Liam was quite nervous coming into his internship but quickly realized that the players are 'just guys' who are really good at their sport.
• Liam made a strong first impression after dropping weights off the barbell a week into starting.
• Forge players, including Benni and Borges, have superstitions about taping and treatment.
• The most stressful part of Liam's job is making the away game playlist.

Chapters

2:00 Liam’s Athletic Therapy journey

4:20 Working in the bubble

5:20 Liam’s Record

7:00 Past Player Connections

11:20 Expectations working for a professional Team

12:00 Building Relationships

13:00 Liam’s first impression..

16:00 Day in the Life!

18:10 Superstitions

19:30 Liams Away Game Playlist

21:30 Early locker room experience!

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Back with another edition of Mac & Milty! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Milty provides his thoughts on the Atletico Ottawa match, they discuss the current standings, and what has to happen to be successful against Vancouver FC this weekend. Milty also brings up the difficulty for Forge players to remove their thoughts of the upcoming TFC match

Key Takeaways

• Atletico Ottawa is pulling ahead in the standings, while Forge is now tied with York United for third place, and Vancouver FC, with one more point, sits in second.
• Deploying Daniel Parra in the midfield allowed Forge to utilize their depth in the backline. However, Borges will return to the lineup this week.
• Players and coaches have emphasized that Vancouver is the priority, though the TFC match remains on their minds.
• To succeed this Friday, Forge will need to maintain their dominance in tackles won and show urgency in their aerial duels.
• Forge has 17 more regular season matches to close the 7-point gap between them and Atletico Ottawa.

Chapters:

1:10 Atletico Ottawa

2:55 Dav Choiniere

3:25 Daniel Parra in the midfield

5:40 Closing the gap

7:35 Showing Desperation

10:42 Standing Update

13:00 Home Field advantage

16:25 Changes for Friday

18:50 Desperation or Urgency?

19:30 How do you ignore TFC?

21:41 Target Acquired..

25:00 Kwasi Poku Player of the Month

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Season 2 episode 9 of Behind the Beard! In this weeks episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss the events of last Friday’s 4-3 loss to Atletico Ottawa, preparing for Vancouver, and balancing the semi-final of the Canadian Championship. Coach Bobby shares his Canada Day plans (or lack thereof) & they get into some themed trivia!

Key takeaways

Coach Bobby emphasizes the need for Forge to maintain focus throughout the game, particularly to avoid conceding goals from set pieces early on.

In the absence of Borges and Bekks, Daniel Parra stepped up in central midfield against Atletico Ottawa. Coach Bobby noted that he made some positional adjustments at halftime, helping Parra understand his role better.

Coach Bobby and Forge prioritize securing a maximum of 3 points in each game, rather than focusing on their position in the standings.

The club's immediate priority is the upcoming game against Vancouver FC, with preparation for TFC to begin after Friday.

Coach Bobby will pass an easy Canadian themed Trivia Game..

Chapters:

1:00 Weekend Recap

3:30 Reflecting on Ottawa Matchup

6:12 Being better in the moments

7:00 Absence of Borges + Bekks

7:55 Daniel Parra in the Midfield

10:28 Conceding after leading?

11:10 Prepping for Vancouver FC

13:00 Paying attention to the standings

14:50 TFC Next Week

16:20 Trivia!

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Happy Canada Day! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie recaps the wild match that was Forge FC vs. Atletico Ottawa. We hear from Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson and Noah Jensen as well as Coach Bobby at the Post Match Press Conference. They share similar sentimates on not giving up set pieces and making unforced errors against a team like Ottawa. Noah shares his Canada Day plans for later!

Key Takeaways:

• Noah and Alex believe Forge's errors were self-inflicted, with set pieces and unforced errors giving Ottawa the advantage and leading to frequent lead changes.
• Coach Bobby described the match as ‘wild’ with numerous ‘bad goals’ on both sides.
• Forge started the second half strong, scoring immediately after discussing the need to stay aggressive and apply pressure during halftime.
• While Forge had strong periods during the game, they failed to secure the win, ultimately losing in an aerial duel in the 95th minute.
• Aboo Sissoko’s goal felt like a 'dagger in the back' to Noah, as conceding from a set piece and being disorganized so early was a significant mistake.

Chapters:

1:20 First Half

2:35 Playing against Aboo Sissoko

3:10 Alex Achinioti’s Goal

4:10 Second Half

5:18 Coach Bobby’s Post Game Reaction

6:15 Conceding after leading

8:30 Conversation at Halftime

10:20 Noah Jensens Canada Day Plans

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On this episode of Captain's Log, Kyle Becker, joins host Mitch Houlahan to gear up for a big Canada Day weekend. As the Forgers are preparing for a crucial match against Ottawa in the nation's capital, Kyle and Mitch dive into some fun and heated debates on various topics, including favorite vacation spots, the best sandwich ingredients, and much more. Tune in for some laughs and insights as the guys share their opinions and stories.

Takeaways

• Kyle and Mitch discuss their vacation preferences, comparing backpacking adventures with luxury resort stays.
• The debate over the best sandwich ingredients leads to some mouth-watering descriptions of their ideal sandwiches.
• Funny anecdotes about interview quirks and behind-the-scenes moments from the team.
• The importance of a well-planned trip and how impromptu decisions can make travel more enjoyable.
• Their love-hate relationship with all-inclusive resorts and why they prefer more unique travel experiences.

Chapters03:00 - Debating Vacation Spots

13:38 - Luxury Resorts vs. Small-Town Hotels

14:45 - Organized Itineraries vs. Impromptu Travel

22:23 - Favorite Sandwiches

35:06 - Criticism of Reality TV

46:10 - Binge-Worthy TV Shows

49:05 - Euros and Copa America

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Dom Samuel has returned to Mac’s Access! In today’s episode, Mackenzie and Dom revisit their pre season conversation, talk about Dom’s personal growth since 2019, and play a ‘baking themed’ game to finish it off. Dom brings in his latest work (cinnamon roll cookie) and proves his talent.

Keytakeaways:

• Reflecting on their preseason conversation, Dom mentions he could have anticipated Forge's current position.
• Since 2019, Dom has experienced significant growth. Being with the team has allowed him to "grow into himself and feel more free."
• Dom has forged strong relationships with both Jass and Daniel, sharing a university journey with one and being locker buddies with the other.
• Dom's pregame routine is straightforward: just a shower.
• After being late to a pregame meeting in 2020, Dom has not been late since.
• Always heat the cinnamon roll first!

Chapters:

2:25 2019 Evolution

4:15 Finding out about the CPL

7:00 Pre Season Exceptions

7:45 Raising the bar in the CPL

9:14 3am bus trip during Concacaf

12:15 Don’t be late

16:20 New additions to the roster

20:00 Muffin flavours & Forge FC

24:42 Taste Test!

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Mac and Milty are back for Week 11 of the CPL! In today’s episode, Milty shares his thoughts on Forge FC’s win against Valour, they discuss the CPL standings and recent league outcomes, plus what to expect from an Atletico Ottawa with slowed momentum. Milty gives Mackenzie her ‘numerology’ for the age of 21…

Key Takeaways:

Kwasi Poku and Kyle Bekker were recently featured in the CPL’s Gatorade Team of the Week.

Kwasi has scored 3 goals within 30 consecutive minutes in recent matches.

Atletico Ottawa has only 2 draws in their last 5 games and will be looking to regain momentum this Friday.

The CPL standings are tighter than ever. Cavalry has set a franchise record with 8 draws this season, while Halifax secured their first win of the season with a 4-0 victory.

If Forge can secure a result against Ottawa, they will have completed their two away games against them. Forge will face Ottawa twice more this season, both at home.

Chapters:

• Valour Matchup
• CPL team of the week!
• ‘numerology’ for the age of 21…
• CPL Standings
• Atletico Ottawa this Friday

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Season 2, episode 8 of Behind the Beard! Today, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss Forge FC’s win against Valour, the team’s form a 1/3rd through the season, and the upcoming game against Atletico Ottawa. He and Mackenzie circle back on some funny Q’s from an earlier episode…

Key takeaways:

• The biggest difference playing Atletico Ottawa this week is the preparation and recovery for Forge FC.
• Coach Bobby discusses opportunities from Borges & Nana against Valour. Practice is the best time to find confidence in finishing.
• Coach Bobby wearing a blue shirt vs Valour has thrown a lot of people off. He claims he wore it ‘to switch things up’
• This upcoming match holds extra weight against Atletico Ottawa. A win would mean Forge are 2 points away from the top of the table with a game in hand.

Chapters:

1:00 Birthday banter..

4:00 Quick Turnaround

5:20 Week 11 Reflection

6:30 Valour Matchup & 3 points

7:30 Being Clinical in the Final 3rd

8:30 Final 20 mins against Valour

10:30 Bobby’s Blue T Shirt

12:20 Importance of Atletico Ottawa

13: 20 Key Coaching Points

15:00 Recovery & a full week of training

17:00 Circling Back…

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Another week of the Forge Audio network and it is starting off strong!

Today, Mackenzie shares a match recap from yesterday’s 2-1 victory over Valour FC. We hear from Ale Hojabrpour, Coach Bobby & Kwasi Poku on what went well for the team and how this win set’s the tone for their next matchup against Atletico Ottawa

Key Takeaways

• Forge FC are back into the win column after a 2-1 victory over Valour; their record will improve to 5-2-3
• 2 changes to the starting lineup for Forge FC with Chris Kalongo returning in goal and Dominic Samuel replacing Malcolm Duncan at right-back.
• Kwasi Poku was given Gatorade Player of the game; not only did he score twice but had four shots and three chances created.
• This win will set the tone nicely ahead of Forge FC’s matchup against Atletico Ottawa; they are within striking distance from the top of the table.

Chapters

1:15 Valour Recap!

3:40 Ale on Points of Emphasis

5:10 Full time Stats Transition to Ottawa

7:00 Coach Bobby’s Thoughts

8:15 Kwasi as Gatorade Performer of the Match

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In this episode of "Captain's Log," Forge FC captain Kyle Becker and co-host Mitch Houlihan discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes about dealing with hot weather and thunderstorms to their recent experiences on the field. They delve into the challenges and dynamics of parenting, including Mitch's recent experience with the birth of his child, and Kyle’s humorous recounting of his son's antics. The hosts also reflect on their soccer careers, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into team dynamics. The episode concludes with a discussion on Forge FC’s recent performances, upcoming matches, and the team’s efforts to get back on track.

Takeaways

Kyle and Mitch share their struggles with the recent hot weather and thunderstorms.
Humorous stories about parenting, including Mitch’s new baby and Kyle’s son’s antics.
Reflections on their soccer careers and experiences with various coaches.
Discussion on Forge FC’s recent matches, team dynamics, and the importance of the upcoming game against Valor FC.
Nostalgic memories of past soccer tournaments and the excitement of current European Championship matches.

Chapters

00:00 - Weather Woes
02:45 - Mitch's New Baby
08:47 - Coach Anecdotes
17:00 - Recent Performances and Upcoming Matches
20:09 - Responding to Challenges
24:00 - Nostalgia for Past Tournaments
32:00 - Final Thoughts

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Match day -2! Today, Mackenzie discusses Valour’s recent matchup, changes to the standings, and individual player stats from Forge. He also talks with Alex Achinioti Jonson, who shares which role he’d choose if he were a kid taking part in ‘Forging the Future’...

Key Takeaways:

• Benni and Borges are the team's top scorers with three goals each. Borges also leads in assists with four, while Malik leads in tackles made with 23.
• Valour is coming off a challenging loss against Pacific. They overcame a 2-0 deficit but ultimately lost due to an own goal.
• Alex believes controlling the game is crucial, especially in the heat.
• He stressed the importance of staying focused, particularly after scoring, as they learned the hard way in Halifax.
• Playing at home will be refreshing after two weeks on the road, as travel tends to take a toll on the body.
• If given the choice, Alex would love to be the junior in-game host!

Chapters:

1:10: Playing in the Heat and Practice today

1:50 Standing Update

2:35 Individual Stats

3:30 Alex on

4:10 Valour Form & Recent Matchup

6:30 Forging the Future

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Welcome to Tristan Borges' first appearance on Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie and Borges dive into everything from his early soccer days and his time in Belgium to his favourite Portuguese traditions. Borges also shares insights on his accelerated maturity, personal growth, and the crucial role of mental strength in his performance on the field.

Key Takeaways:

Borges is a big advocate for mental strength improving physical performance.

Moving overseas in 2016 broadened Borges' perspective on pursuing a professional football career.

Tristan believes he has always been mature and confident, a necessity due to the experiences he gained at a young age.

Tristan went on trials in Portugal when he was 15. He received an offer but decided not go at the last minute.

Winter over summer according to Borges...

Chapters:

1:00 Fit w/ Forge

3:16 Winter over Summer?

6:00 Portugese traditions

8:00 Living in Europe

9:10 Youth Soccer Days

11:00 Borges & Massimo

13:00 Borges is a Breakfast Guy

14:20 Semi-Pro Career

17:10 Joining Forge

22:08 Belgium and Return to CPL

26:00 Rapid Fire Round

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Match day -3! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie provides updates to the CPL standings, Gatorade team of the week, and checks in with Benni Badibanga, Kwasi Poku, and Garven Metusala.

Keytakeaways:

Forge FC is currently tied for 4th place with York United. The top three teams—Ottawa, Pacific, and Vancouver—have each played one more game than Forge.

Garven Metusala reflected on the team's defensive performance and handling of errors, emphasizing the importance of staying composed and positive.

Béni Badibanga was included in the CPL Team of the Week due to his strong performance, which featured a goal, high pass accuracy, and significant overall impact.

Forge FC has been training in preparation for Week 11 of the CPL season and their upcoming match against Valour FC.

Kwasi Poku noted that Forge is never satisfied with a draw and approaches each game as if it starts 0-0.

Chapters

1:10 Standing update

2:24 Gatorade team of the week

3:05 Benni Badibanga

6:18 Garven Metusala

7:45 Kwasi Poku

8:40 Tough Weather & Improvements

10:00 Forging the Future!

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Match day -3! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie provides updates to the CPL standings, Gatorade team of the week, and checks in with Benni Badibanga, Kwasi Poku, and Garven Metusala.

KeyTakeaways:

• Forge FC is currently tied for 4th place with York United. The top three teams are Ottawa, Pacific, and Vancouver, each having played one more game than Forge.
• Garven Metusala reflected on the defensive performance and handling errors — staying composed and positive.
• Béni Badibanga was featured in the CPL team of the week for his strong performance, including a goal, high pass accuracy, and overall impact.
• Forge FC have been training since preparing for Week 11 of the CPL season and an upcoming match against Valour FC.
• Kwasi Poku suggests Forge is never satisfied with a draw and they have to play each game although its 0-0.

Chapters

1:10 Standing update

2:24 Gatorade team of the week

3:05 Benni Badibanga

6:18 Garven Metusala

7:45 Kwasi Poku

8:40 Tough Weather & Improvements

10:00 Forging the Future!

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After Bobby’s slightly late arrival… he and Mackenzie discuss Forge FC’s transition from a 2-2 against Halifax to what promises to be a competitive home game against Valour FC. He shares his thoughts on Alex’s controversial yellow card, Nana’s debut, and Beni’s backflip celebration. Mackenzie also picks his brain on super powers after the Marvel match theme…

Key Takeaways:

• Coach Bobby noted that Forge had numerous scoring opportunities in the first half and you have to stay humble when you are leading.
• Garven is an excellent ball carrier and was the more suitable choice as a center back given Halifax's style of play.
• The ball was getting stuck in the grass due to the rain, making it difficult to pass and receive.
• Coach Bobby disagreed with Alex receiving a yellow card, he also emphasized that if you must take a card, ensure it is necessary.
• The top priority for Nana is achieving match fitness — Coach Bobby is focused on doing everything correctly to prevent injury.

Chapters:

0:00 Catching up w/ Bobby

4:00 Halifax Match Recap

6:15 Second Half Strategy

9:30 Benni’s Backflip

10:00 Team Competition and Lineup Decisions

11:50 Weather Impact

13:10 Alex’s Yellow Card Controversy

14:50 Nana Ampomah’s Debut

17:07 Signing Cisse w/ Nana

18:14 Valour Matchup (Strategy and Expectations)

20:00 Marvel Super Hero Night Theme Questions

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Week 10 of the CPL has come to a close! Today, Mackenzie and Milty discuss the 2-2 draw between the Halifax Wanderers and Forge FC. They get into Forge FC’s late come back, controversial calls, and Halifax’s ability to stay in it despite their lack of possession. They talk about Benni Badibanga’s performance + his entertaining goal celebration.

KeyTakeaways:

• Forge had quite a few chances against Halifax in the first half and had opportunities to finish sooner.
• Both teams showed resiliency, by the 70th minute it appeared as though both teams were in first half form.
• Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson played under the 'cloud of a yellow' after a controversial call early on.
• Milty believes that Video Assisted Refereeing has to come in the CPL.
• The goal scored by Benni Badibanga was executed similar to set pieces Forge have practiced.
• Nana Ampomah is a dangerous addition to the Forge FC having made an impact immediately after his substitution.

Chapters

1:10 Worthy of a draw?

2:30 Disappointment for Halifax?

5:00 Weather impact?

7:00 Nana Debut

9:00 Standout points

11:30 Playing “under the cloud of a yellow”

16:45 Halftime message + stats

19:00 Benni Badi’backflip’

22:00 Second half & Recovering from a PK

26:00 Valour FC

29:00 Milty Backflipping

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Match day minus one! This morning, Forge FC departed for Halifax to face the Wanderers at 4 PM tomorrow. Joining us to discuss the upcoming match and share his insights from five years of following the team is Adam Jenkins. He and Mackenzie delve into Forge FC’s recent performances, the current form of the Halifax Wanderers, and whether they can replicate last year’s turnaround.

Key Takeaways:

• After a closely contested match against a Liga MX team, Forge certainly started their season with an upper hand. However, "the CPL grind is starting to kick in."
• If you're not Atlético Ottawa, the standings are quite close.
• Dividing playing time between Chris and Jass is beneficial and hasn't disrupted the goalkeeping rhythm.
• Halifax will eventually secure a win, and no team wants to be the one they break their streak against.
• Wanderers Grounds is one of the toughest venues to secure a win in the Canadian Premier League.
• Clément Bayiha on loan to Halifax from York United, has brought a lot of energy and skill to the Wanderers.

Chapters:

0:55 Malik Owolabi-Belewu impressive CPL spotlight

2:05 Adam’s take on a Michelada & Farm life…

6:40 Calling every other game in the CPL

8:00 Thoughts on Forge FC’s current form

10:50 Attacking absences & Kwasi’s adaptation

13:30 Splitting minutes between Chris and Jass

16:20 Halifax Current Form

19:40 Can Halifax turn it around?

22:00 Clément Bayiha on loan

24:30 Forge Bouncing Back

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Today's special episode of Mac’s Access is one you won't want to miss! After a long-awaited arrival, Nana Opoku Ampomah is finally here at Tim Hortons Field. He joins Mackenzie for an engaging conversation about his career journey so far, his early days in soccer, and his decision to come to Canada to play for Forge FC. Nana also shares insights from his experiences in Belgium and Germany.

Keytakeaways

• Prior to Nana's arrival, Coach Bobby spoke with him about Forge FC's mission and aspirations. Nana felt the club was a perfect fit and is eager to be part of a 3-peat.
• Since his youth, it has been Nana’s dream to play professional soccer.
• Nana has earned 4 national team caps with Ghana: 1 in the African Cup of Nations Qualifier, 1 in the World Cup Qualifier, and 2 in international friendlies.
• Nana had a very positive experience playing in Belgium, and his former team still checks up on him regularly.
• Nana suffered a serious injury during the 2022-2023 season. He says it taught him to be both patient and grateful for his time in full health.

Chapters

1:08 Youth Football Days

4:07 Playing in Germany

5:23 Balancing being on loan

5:50 Struggling with injury

7:35 Ghana National Team

9:20 Choosing Forge

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Today’s midweek episode of Forge Daily is jam packed! Today, Mackenzie gets into the details of Forge FC’s national team call ups, updates to the CPL standings and the status of Nana & Cisse. We hear from Dav Choinere & Chris Kalongo on the transition from their Cavalry loss to a bounce back opportunity against Halifax.

Key Takeaways:

• Current standings don't necessarily predict game outcomes, as illustrated by the recent draw between first-place Atletico Ottawa and last-place Halifax Wanderers.
• Atletico Ottawa leads with 21 points and remains undefeated, while Vancouver FC moves to 2nd with 14 points after a draw with York United. Forge and Pacific FC are tied for 3rd, Cavalry FC is 5th, and the Wanderers are 8th with only 3 points but have a game in hand.
• Forge's Garven Metusala has returned from Haiti after winning two World Cup qualifiers, and Khadim Kane has earned his first call-up to Canada's U-20 team for international friendlies in Chile, preparing for the 2024 U-20 Concacaf Championship.
• Forge does not take Halifax lightly despite their low standing ranking.
• Nana Opoku Ampomah, one of two international players, has finally arrived and will be featured in an interview on Mac’s Access tomorrow.
  • On Friday, CPL commentator Adam Jenkins will join to discuss his insights on the league, Forge FC’s season start, and expectations for the Halifax Wanderers.
• Dav Choinere didn’t know it was father’s day this weekend..

Chapters:

1:15 National Team Call Ups

2:16 CPL Standing Update

3:43 Cavalry Thoughts

5:43 Offensive vs Defensive performances

7:03 Team Confidence & Halifax matchup

8:25 Nana Opoku Ampomah is here!

9:29 Fathers Day Plans

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Season 2 episode 6 of Behind the Beard! Today, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss Forge FC’s loss to Cavalry, the defensive partnership between Malik Owolabi-Belewu and Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson, the upcoming Halifax Wanderers match, and much more. Coach Bobby also shares an interesting take on who he’d like at a dinner table…

Key Takeaways:

Malik Owolabi-Belewu and Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson compliment each other in many ways. Malik brings a strong and physical presence; while Alex is more on the ball, more trying to read the game.
While the Halifax Wanderers sit at the bottom of the table, they were in a similar position last season and picked up momentum from their 9th game onwards.
Kadim Kane has shown tremendous growth since signing his exceptional youth talent contract. He and Amadou tend to choose the language they speak together
Every team in the CPL is within striking distance of a playoff spot at this point in the season … “The standings mean nothing right now”
Coach Bobby’s ideal dinner party: Alexander the Great, Jesus, Maradona.

Chapters:
1:00 Reminiscing on previous BTB conversations
2:17 Thoughts on Cavalry
3:09 Malik Owolabi-Belewu and Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson
4:16 Discipline
5:50 Khadim Kane National Call Up &
7:12 Halifax Wanderers
10:50 Get to know Coach Bobby…

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Back for the REVIEW version of the Mac & Milty show! In today’s episode, they discuss Forge FC’s loss to Cavalry, Malik Owolabi-Belewu standout performance, full time stats and what to expect from the Halifax Wanderers this Saturday.

Key Takeaways:

• Coach Bobby & Alex suggested Forge came out flat footed against Cavalry and made uncharacteristic mistakes.
• Daniel Parra has set the bar extremely high for himself to start the season.
• Forge have won 1 of the past 5 games in the CPL regular season.
• Despite losing to Cavalry, Forge nearly split possession down the middle.
• The Halifax Wanderers have been a great example of why new teams should join the league. Playing at the Wanders stadium is not easy.

Chapters:

2:00 Malik Owalabe Belewu

5:30 Cavalry Form & Goal

7:00 CPL Standings

8:00 Forge’s Current Form

10:00 Starting Strong

11:00 Full Time Stats

14:00 Discipline

17:00 CPL Final Rematch

22:00 Marginal Goal Differential

24:00 Halifax Matchup

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In this conversation, Mitch and Kyle discuss various topics including goal celebrations, Kyle's goal song, Billy Madison, pancakes, Paul Rudd movies, and the choice between being an actor or a musician. They also mention the possibility of doing commercials and reenacting scenes from movies. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. The conversation covers various topics including the movie Mystery Alaska, the performance of Forge FC players, a charity golf tournament, and the partnership between Forge FC and Interval House of Hamilton. The hosts discuss their favorite scenes from Mystery Alaska and reminisce about their childhood. The hosts also mention the upcoming summer series games and the possibility of being mic'd up during a game. They highlight the importance of the partnership with Interval House and the Be More Than a Bystander program. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the charity golf tournament and the players' performance on the course.

Takeaways

• Kyle's goal song is 'The Stroke' by Billy Squier
• They discuss the movie 'Billy Madison' and its significance to Kyle
• They talk about pancakes and Kyle's pregame meal
• They mention Paul Rudd movies and his comedic talent
• They debate the choice between being an actor or a musician
• They joke about doing commercials and reenacting movie scenes The hosts share their favorite scenes from the movie Mystery Alaska and reminisce about their childhood.
• The hosts mention the upcoming summer series games and the possibility of being mic'd up during a game.
• They highlight the importance of the partnership between Forge FC and Interval House of Hamilton and the Be More Than a Bystander program.
• The hosts talk about their participation in a charity golf tournament and the positive experience they had.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Plans

02:06 - Kyle's Goal Song: 'The Stroke'

03:02 - The Significance of 'Billy Madison'

05:03 - Pancakes and Kyle's Pregame Meal

07:08 - Paul Rudd Movies and Comedic Talent

09:57 - Kyle's Prediction for the Birth of His Triplets

11:01 - Kyle's Goal Celebrations and Recognition

14:53 - Kyle's YouTube Clips and Paul Rudd Impressions

16:08 - Actor vs. Musician: The Debate

21:36 - Nostalgic Moments: Mystery Alaska and Childhood Memories

25:16 - Impressive Performances: Daniel Krutzen, Tristan Borges, and Paolo Sabak

28:45 - Summer Series and Mic'd Up: Exciting Possibilities

31:15 - Forge FC and Interval House: A Meaningful Partnership

35:32 - Charity Golf Tournament: A Fun and Fulfilling Day

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The Mac & Milty show has returned on a friday this week! Today, they delve into Kwasi Poku’s recent performances, the evolving rivalry between Forge and Cavalry, and how Forge’s squad depth compensates for injuries in their forward line. Plus, Milty introduces a controversial new nickname for Mackenzie…

Keytakeaways:

• With rotation between Chris & Jass, Forge FC’s starting goal keeper for tomorrow is unpredictable.
• Matchups between Cavalry & Forge FC have been ‘bitter’ since the first in 2019
• Benni Badibanga has been setting the tone by shooting from distance, early in matches
• Young players like KJ Tavernier and Kadim Kane on Forge FC have proven to be reliable and confident in closing out matches
• Kwasi Poku has been outstanding as of late. In recent matches he’s collected 2 assists and a goal out of position.
• Tommy Wheeldon & Coach Bobby have dominated the league and their emphasis on player development has contributed to their success

Chapters:

• 1:35 York United Recap
• 2:08 Setting the Tone
• 3:40 Kwasi Poku has been ‘Sensational’
• 8:17 Developing young players in the CPL
• 12:15 Goalkeeper against Cavalry?
• 13:35 Form of Cavalry FC
• 16:30 Standout Players
• 18:14 Forge winning from trailing position
• 19:25 Canadian Championship Update
• 21:00 Evolution of the Cavalry/Forge rivalry
• 26:00 Tommy Wheeldon & Bobby Smyrniotis

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Season 2 episode 5 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode, Mackenzie and coach Bobby talk about Forge FC’s upcoming match against Cavalry, key takeaway’s from their 3-0 win against York United, and Garven Metusala’s call up to the Haitian National team. Later on, they play a game of this or that…

Key Takeaways

• Having beaten an MLS opponent won’t matter to either side in Saturday’s match “The next game is always the most important match”
• Borges, Kwasi, and Parra have created a strong offensive dynamic for Forge FC (Each of whom were recognized in CPL team of the week)
• Forge FC have been effective in match management, maintaining balance in possession and choosing moments to go forward.
• Garven Metusala has become a staple to the Haitian national team. It will contribute to his player development but also
• Coach Bobby’s ideal pet is a canary…

Chapters:

1:30 York United Review

2:50 Match Tempo vs. Management

4:10 CPL team of the week nods

5:50 Cavalry Matchup

7:20 MLS opponent wins

8:15 Metusala National Team Call Up

11:10 Benefits of International Competition

11:40 Coach Bobby does NOT, in fact, play golf

15:55 “This or That”

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Match day -3! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie discusses CPL standing updates, shares player conversations, and inquires about a funny locker room conversation. With just 2 days left of preparation for Cavalry FC, the team is focused ready to secure an away win. We hear from Noah Jensen, Jassem Koleilat and Kevaughn Tavernier.

Key Takeaways:

• The focus of matchday -3 revolves around increased millage and large scale game play.
• Noah suggests that Cavalry always come to play and they should expect a ‘final’ type of game.
• Jaseem Koleilat earned his second appearance and second clean sheet! He says it was a new feeling playing at home and used the fan’s energy to his advantage.
• KJ Tavernier prides himself on coming into a game with energy and knowing its never too late to make an impact.
• If any two players were to survive in the hunger games.. according to Noah Jensen.. it would be himself and Kwasi Poku

Chapters:

0:40 CPL Standing Update!

1:40 Noah Jensen

4:05 Jaseem Koleilat

7:20 Kevaughn Tavernier.

9:15 CPL Team of the Week Nods!

10:05: Forge FC Hunger Games

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Back for another edition of Mac’s Access! This time, Mackenzie is joined by Midfielder Alessandro Hojabrpour. He shares his journey to Forge FC, his experience playing them in the 2021 final, and a whole lot more. They get into some rapid fire/hot take questions at the end of the episode and Ale exposes himself on a few fronts..

Expect another episode of Behind the Beard later this week!

Key Takeaways:

• Ale’s earliest memories were watching the World Cup with his family
• Ale left to Bulgaria to pursue a pro career at the age of 17
  • At the time he lived off of coffee for breakfast & nutella sandwiches for lunch..
• Had he not gone the soccer route, Ale would have continued his education in medicine & sports therapy.
• Ale knew he was likely making the transfer to Forge FC when he scored on them in the 2021 final
• He’s never had pineapple on pizza… It’s considered an Italian sin!

Chapters:

1:30 Growing up in Vancouver

2:10 Ale’s Drink of Choice

4:10 Growing up playing soccer in an Italian family

5:30 Ale’s Career Story!

6:55 Moving to Bulgaria at a young age

9:30 The alternate non-soccer route

10:25 Playing for Pacific and going to Forge

12:45 Rapid Fire Hot Takes!

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Back with another week of the Forge Audio Network!In today’s episode, Mackenzie breaks down the York United matchup and the corresponding goal songs with each Forge FC goal scorer. We hear from Tristan Borges, Kyle Bekker, Daniel Parra, and Coach Bobby at the post game press conference.

Key Takeaways:

• Controlling match tempo was a big priority for Forge against York. Both Bobby and Borges suggest they executed the game plan well.
• Daniel Parra say’s he’s always been a defender with the instinct to go forward.
• Despite winning their 3rd game against York this season, Borges emphasized they will go game by game. The team doesn’t assume they’ve ‘figured them out’
• Forge was winless in CPL action for the month of May, this win is important to find rhythm again.
• Bekks chose his goal song simply because it's from Billy Madison

Goal Songs:

1. Kyle Bekker: The Stroke, Billy Squire
2. Tristan Borges: Fly Me to the Moon, Frank Sinatra
3. Daniel Para: La Nena, Eden Munoz & Cosme Tadeo

Chapters:

0:55 Reviewing York United Win

5:40 Post Match w/ Coach Bobby

7:10 Post Match w/ Tristan Borges

8:26 Comments from Daniel Parra

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Lots to talk about in this episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie discusses Forge FC’s draw against TFC for the Canadian Championship semi-final, Part 2 of the Pro Combine, and tomorrow’s 905 Darby vs. York United. We hear from Kyle Bekker, Ale Hojabrpour, Assistant Coach Kyt Selaidopoulos and Senior Manager of Business Development, Tom Walker.

Key Takeaways:

• The TFC matchup will be a good opportunity for Forge FC to turn the heads of fans who typically drive to BMO field to watch soccer in the GTA.
• Ale & Bekks suggest they have a blueprint to beat York based on previous matchups in 2024
• York United are in search of a new head coach which can “galvanize a group.”
• Energy will be crucial tomorrow. Players have to move off the ball and make runs in behind.
• Coach Kyt suggested the quality of the recent PRO combine was good. Players will be evaluated and a couple will be selected to train with Forge.

Chapters:

00:42 CanChamp Draw!

1:32 Player Reaction (Ale & Bekks)

2:50 TFC matchup from a business/ fan perspective

4:10 Tomorrow’s Match v. York United

5:05 Player expectations

5:51 Reflections on Atletico & Bouncing Back

7:00 Part 2 of the PRO combine.

9:51 Goodluck TFC.

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The conversation covers a range of topics including athlete interviews and soccer game analysis. The hosts discuss their experiences, insights, and humorous anecdotes related to these topics. The conversation covers various topics related to soccer, including the Canadian Championship, player experiences, the impact of the Canadian Premier League (CPL), and the journey from amateur to professional soccer. The discussion also delves into the importance of work ethic, repetition, and consistency in player development and success. The conversation concludes with a mention of an upcoming game against York and the anticipation of a big turnout.

Takeaways

• Athlete interviews should be genuine and not rehearsed.
• Soccer game analysis involves strategic game management and momentum building.
• CPL-MLS matchups involve tactical execution and respect between teams. The Canadian Championship and the impact of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) on soccer in Canada.
• The importance of work ethic, repetition, and consistency in player development and success.
• The journey from amateur to professional soccer and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

Chapters

00:00 - Unscripted Athlete Interviews
08:02 - Strategic Soccer Game Analysis
13:56 - The Impact of the Canadian Premier League on Canadian Soccer
21:12 - The Journey from Amateur to Professional Soccer
24:30 - The Importance of Work Ethic and Consistency in Player Development
46:43 - Anticipation of a Big Turnout for the Upcoming Game Against York

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In today’s episode of Mac’s Access, Mackenzie sits down with new signing Amadou Kone! They discuss his his first professional appearance with Forge and his university career at Carleton. Mackenzie asks some fun get-to-know-you style questions including his worst fear and bingeworthy TV shows.

Key takeaways:

• His goal was always to play professional but Amadou was not expecting to get drafted to the CPL as early as he did.
• His living situation with Daniel Parra and Benni Badibanga is the perfect dynamic.
• Amadou grew up as a Chelsea fan, loves Samuel L. Jackson, and only listens to French music pre-game.
• After starting his professional career, Amadou knows he has the ability but notices the jump for the USPORTS “Player’s a sharp here every day, that’s the difference”

Chapters:

1:00 - Choosing Carelton

1:40 Getting Drafted to the CPL

2:55 Player Role Models…

3:30 It’s always been soccer for Amadou Kone

4:35 Living with Benni & Daniel

6:00 First Professional Start

6:54 Pre Game Routine

7:45 Worst Fear

8:55 TV Shows & Movies

9:49 Most Used Apps

9:59 Self reflections after going pro

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In this midweek episode, instead of a midweek match, Mackenzie brings you up to speed on the current CPL standings and recent results. She also shares conversations with standout performers Malik Owolabi-Belewu and Tristan Borges about their early success and the challenges of balancing the Canadian Championship and regular season competitions simultaneously.

Key Takeaways:

• Forge FC are tied for 4th in the CPL standings with York United (with a game in hand)
• Despite missing a handful of games with a hamstring injury, Malik still leads this team with 16 tackles and 10 interceptions.
• Tristan Borges has made the most shot attempts with 10, plus an additional 2 goals, and 4 assists.
• Competing in two separate competitions (Canadian Championship and regular CPL season) can be difficult to juggle as the can impact each others success.

Chapters:

0:52 CPL Standing Recap

2:17 Tristan Borges

4:14 Malik Owalabe Belewu

6:00 Separating the CanChamps and the Regular Season

9:00 Continuing the BTB debate..

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After a week of traveling, Coach Bobby is back for another episode of Behind the Beard! Today, he and Mackenzie discuss a combination of matchups including CF Montreal, Atletico Ottawa, and the upcoming game vs York United. Coach Bobby shares his thoughts on performances from Kwasi Poku and Malcolm Duncan as well as the rain delay in Montreal. Eventually, they get into some controversial questions and debate a few topics..

Takeaways

• Kwasi Poku executed his responsibilities during the MTL game perfectly; finding isolated moments 1v1 and getting in behind the MTL backline.
• Malcolm Duncan has been excellent in all competitions in 2024.
• The rain delay was made extra long without air conditioning in the Forge locker room.
• The psychological and emotional stress/energy you put into a game makes it difficult to flip the switch to a new opponent 72 hours later.
• Forge needed to be sharper in the final third and drastically reduce unforced errors to be successful against Atletico Ottawa.
• York United is proving to be a confident and experienced group this year.

Chapters:

3:00 Thoughts on matchup vs. CF Montreal

5:30 Kwasi Poku playing striker

7:45 Malcolm Duncan’s hard work & preperation

8:50 2 Hour Rain Delay

12:00 Reflecting on a 3-0 loss to Atletico Ottawa

14:20 Balancing both the CanChamps and CPL regular season

15:50 What to expect from York United on Saturday

18:00 Controversial Questions…

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Another week of the CPL calls for another episode of Mac & Milty! Today, Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton to break down Forge FC’s most recent matchup to Atletico Ottawa. They discuss the overall events of the match and how fatigue impacted this 3-0 loss for the Hamilton side. We also hear Coach Bobby’s thoughts at the Post match press conference.

Key Takeaways:

• Coach Bobby emphasized that Forge needed to be more precise and effective in the final third against Ottawa.
• Despite being a team of newcomers, Atletico successfully executed their game plan and played with a sense of familiarity.
• Forge must refocus on the CPL and prioritize their regular season commitments.
• The upcoming match against York United is crucial, as both teams are tied with 10 points and currently share 4th place in the standings.
• Nothing will come easily; Forge need to score goals to regain momentum and continue a strong regular season.
• Mental maintenance will be important for players in distinguishing goals between the Canadian Championship & regular CPL season.

Chapters:
0:45 Post Match Press Conference w/ Coach Bobby

2:00 Initial Thoughts

4:45 Rayane Yesli Performance

7:00 Uniqueness of the CPL

9:00 Starting 11

12:40 Impact of fatigue

16:30 1 draw of past 3 matchups

20:00 You don’t want to have to ‘chase’

22:00 Form of York United & matchup Forge

28:00 Milty vs the Mosquitos

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In this episode, Kyle and Mitch dive into the chaos of unexpected weather delays during a critical match against Montreal. From the sudden lightning storm that threw everyone off to the intense waiting game in the locker room, they share a behind-the-scenes look at how the team coped with the disruption. Kyle recounts the surreal experience of being called back off the field just as Montreal took their positions, the uncertainty of waiting out the storm, and the mental and physical challenges the players faced.

Mitch brings up the infamous #ONstorm trend, then the discussion shifts to past instances of game interruptions experienced by the team, including an alleged "strategic" power outage in El Salvador.

Listen in as they discuss the importance of maintaining focus during extended breaks, the critical role of warm-ups, and the mental resilience required to come back strong after such delays. They also reflect on the tactical execution that led to a pivotal win against Montreal, emphasizing the collective effort and standout performances that made it possible and the unpredictable nature of sports and the perseverance it demands.

Chapters00:00 - Delayed Game and the Challenges for Players
08:00 - Debating the Necessity of Warm-Ups
11:18 - Game-Changing Saves
23:07 - Disappointing Game in Ottawa
25:15 - Canadian Barbecue
27:32 - Kyle Goes to the Casino

Takeaways

• Delays in games due to weather can disrupt players' mental and physical preparation.
• Warm-ups in soccer can be a topic of debate, with some players and coaches questioning their necessity.
• A strong defensive performance can be crucial in winning a game, and goalkeepers can make game-changing saves.
• Protests can have an impact on the atmosphere and dynamics of a game.
• A win against a rival team can be particularly satisfying and significant for a club.
• The Ottawa game was disappointing for the Forgers
• Canadian BBQ may not be all it could be
• The casino experience can be underwhelming
• The Barton Street Battalion is organizing a viewing party and fundraising event on June 8th at Wingporium when the team visits Calvary FC

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The last episode of Forge Daily before Forge take on Atletico Ottawa tomorrow at 3pm! Today Mackenzie is joined by CPL analyst Charlie O’Conner Clarke. They get into his thoughts on the MTL matchup, Forge FC’s form as of late and what to expect from Ottawa tomorrow. They also brainstorm some favourable outcomes for the 2024 Canadian Championship semi’s..

Chapters

2:00 Charlies thoughts on CF Montreal Win

6:00 Forge & Lord of the Rings Comparison..

7:30 2024 Edition of Forge FC

9:30 Player Spotlight: Malcolm Duncan & Tristan Borges

14:30 Atletico Ottawa

16:55 Abou Sissoko and his role with Ottawa

19:00 Potential Outcomes for the 2024 Canadian Championship Semi Finals

Keytakeaways

• Charlie makes the distinction that Forge won the quarter finals against CF MTL because they were the better team over 180 minutes
• There is a lot of consistency & clarity within this group. Forge have played 8 games this season and a core group of 9 players have played every game.
• Charlie believes Tristan Borges is player “Better and More Impressive than 2019”
• Aboucar Sissoko has proven to be incredibly versatile, playing many different roles for Atletico Ottawa. He will be a threat to Forge having played with the team in 2023.
• The draw for the semi final of the Canadian Championship will take place next week. Forge FC’s potential opponents are Toronto FC, Vancouver FC, and the winner of the Pacific v. Atletico match.

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It’s a good day to be a Forge FC fan! In today’s episode of Forge Daily Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton to discuss the monumental 2-1 victory over CF Montreal. They get into Forge’s success with Kwasi Poku in an untraditional position, Daniel Parra’s first goal with the club, the 2 hour rain delay, and everything in between. We also hear from coach Bobby in the Post Game Press Conference and reactionary audio from after the final whistle.

Key Takeaways:

• Forge FC made history by defeating CF Montreal for the first time, advancing to the Semi-Final of the Canadian Championship.
• Forge FC is now the third Canadian Premier League team to eliminate an MLS club from the Voyageurs Cup.
• Kwasi Poku delivered an outstanding performance in an unfamiliar striker role for Forge FC.
• Daniel Para maintained his impressive form, contributing offensively from his defensive position.
• Malik Owolabi-Belewu successfully returned from injury, seamlessly resuming his previous form.
• Forge FC is set to face Atletico Ottawa on Saturday and will be traveling there today.

Chapters:

1:15 Post Game Presser w/ Coach Bobby

3:00 Final Whistle Reaction

3:35 Initial thoughts with Steve Milton

5:55 Forge FC’s starting 11 & Kwasi Poku in the number 9!!

11:50 Forge FC didn’t beat MTL because they are in ‘shambles’

13:00 Forge in the 1st half

14:20 Chaos of a Rain Delay at Half

17:00 2nd half pace and aggressiveness from CF MTL & Forge Response

23:00 Too many Standout Performers

27:00 Post Game On-Field Celebration

30:00 Atletico Ottawa this Saturday

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It’s a good day to be a Forge FC fan! In today’s episode of Forge Daily Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton to discuss the monumental 2-1 victory over CF Montreal. They get into Forge’s success with Kwasi Poku in an untraditional position, Daniel Parra’s first goal with the club, the 2 hour rain delay, and everything in between. We also hear from coach Bobby in the Post Game Press Conference and reactionary audio from after the final whistle.

Key Takeaways:

• Forge FC made history by defeating CF Montreal for the first time, advancing to the Semi-Final of the Canadian Championship.
• Forge FC is now the third Canadian Premier League team to eliminate an MLS club from the Voyageurs Cup.
• Kwasi Poku delivered an outstanding performance in an unfamiliar striker role for Forge FC.
• Daniel Para maintained his impressive form, contributing offensively from his defensive position.
• Malik Owolabi-Belewu successfully returned from injury, seamlessly resuming his previous form.
• Forge FC is set to face Atletico Ottawa on Saturday and will be traveling there today.

Chapters:

1:15 Post Game Presser w/ Coach Bobby

3:00 Final Whistle Reaction

3:35 Initial thoughts with Steve Milton

5:55 Forge FC’s starting 11 & Kwasi Poku in the number 9!!

11:50 Forge FC didn’t beat MTL because they are in ‘shambles’

13:00 Forge in the 1st half

14:20 Chaos of a Rain Delay at Half

17:00 2nd half pace and aggressiveness from CF MTL & Forge Response

23:00 Too many Standout Performers

27:00 Post Game On-Field Celebration

30:00 Atletico Ottawa this Saturday

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In today’s episode of Forge Daily Mackenzie talks with Dom Samuel, David Choiniere, and Canada Soccer Broadcaster Matt Cullen. Dom and Dav provide some insight on how they see the second leg changing and this opportunity for Forge FC. Matt shares his knowledge after calling the past 3 matchups between Forge and CF Montreal as well as CF MTL’s recent loss to TFC.

Key Takeaways

• Dom and Dav reiterate that Forge intends to maintain their form in the second leg. They both emphasize the team’s cohesiveness and organization in their offensive production and defensive play.
• CF Montreal traditionally play better at Saputo Stadium. Forge expect them to be better on the ball, use their fans, and come into the second leg extra motivated.
• Montreal are struggling defensively and come off a 5-1 loss to TFC. They’ve won 1 of the past 11 games and given up some tough home losses.

Chapters:

1:45 Dom Samuel

2:15 Dav Choineire

3:30 Matt Cullen Intro

5:13 Leg 1 in Review

7:00 MTL adjusting to the 2024 Forge FC & the 11am matchup

8:00 Current form of CF Montreal & loss to TFC

12:45 Playing at Stade Saputo

14:45 Standout Performers for Forge FC

17:00 Dav & Dom’s Ideal Travel Partners

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Another education of the Mac & Milty show! This time, the two discuss what happened at THF against Vancouver FC and the quick turnaround to CF MTL. Mackenzie also breaks down other long weekend results around the league!

Key takeaways:

• Despite Forge FC's loss to Vancouver, they remain competitive in the league standings, currently in fourth place.
• Kyle Bekker is has made his presence known on the statistics sheet with his first goal of the season while Tristan Borges collects another assist.
• Amadou Kone made his first professional start but maintained a humble and motivated attitude.
• Overview of the league standings shift with Athletico Ottawa leading after defeating Pacific, and York United & Cavalry FC tying.
• Forge currently facechallenges like injuries to key players and administrative issues affecting player availability from Nana Opoku Ampomah and Elimane Cissé
• CF Montreal are have gotten very few winning results as of late

Chapters

0:00 Other Results around the CPL

2:30 Vancouvers Early Goal

3:15 Another Olympic Goal?

9:15 Amadou Kone and Pace of Play

10:30 Substitutions as Strategy

13:21 Forge Attack and status of Nana & Cisse

16:00 Is the Canadian Championship too Early in the Season?

19:00 Another Assist for Tristan Borges

20:00 Upcoming matchup v.s. CF MTL

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Ahead of tomorrow’s match, Mackenzie discusses past matchups between Forge FC & Vancouver FC. She delves into what to expect from Vancouver and how their team looks different from the 2023 season. We also hear from players including Noah Jensen, Alex Achinioti Jonson and Chris Kalongo.

Key Takeaways:

• With new additions to the Forge roster and many players in healthy form, Alex & Noah emphasize how much the 2024 group is on the same page.
• Chris shares his side of competing for minutes with Jassem and agrees that it’s healthy motivation.
• Noah Jensen suffered an injury at the beginning of the season but feels he gained a new perspective on the sidelines and wants to continue taking more offensive chances.
• Of 4 total matchups in 2023, Forge has won two times, tied once, and lost once, against Vancouver FC.
• Vancouver FC have both new and more experienced players on their roster compared to 2023.

Chapters:

1:00 Past Matchups

1:50 2024 Vancouver FC

3:28 Chris Kalongo

4:45 Alex Achinioti Jonson

6:12 Noah Jensen

8:57 Alex’s Hair cut …

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In this episode, your captain Kyle Bekker and co-host Mitch Houlahan discuss various topics, including their favorite TV shows and candies, the movie Happy Gilmore 2, and their reading preferences. They also touch on the importance of being open to changing one's mind and the challenges of picking favorites. Kyle and Mitch discuss their experiences in English class, their love for history books, their favorite bagel toppings, and their indulgence in Oreos. They also touch on Kyle's role models and his feelings of living his dream as a professional soccer player. They reflect on Forge FC's recent game and the importance of maintaining an undefeated record. The conversation ends with a teaser for next week's episode.

Takeaways

Kyle and Mitch share their favorite TV shows and candies, highlighting the nostalgia and enjoyment they bring.
They discuss the potential sequel to Happy Gilmore and express their excitement for it.
The importance of being open to changing one's mind is emphasized, even if it means admitting mistakes.
Picking favorites can be challenging, as personal preferences can change over time.
The hosts talk about their reading preferences and recommend books they have enjoyed. English class and history books have had a significant impact on Kyle's knowledge and interests.
Kyle cherishes the support of his family and friends at soccer games.
Forge FC's undefeated record is a testament to their competitive maturity.
Kyle's role models include his father and the supportive staff at Tim Hortons Field.
Kalongo's performance in the team has been impressive and showcases the opportunities provided by the domestic league.

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In today’s episode of Mac’s Access, Mackenzie is joined by Malcolm Duncan. They discuss his various sport endeavours as a kid, his experiences at Sigma & Providence, and what a day looks like as a player for Forge FC.

Chapters

1:05 Malcolm’s Various Sports as a Kid

2:30 First Job!

3:10 Core Memories at Sigma FC

6:07 Choosing Providence College

8:00 Playing in the States

8:30 The Commute to THF

9:05 Malcolm’s MBA & Degree in Finance

12:00 Day in the Life

Key Takeaways:

• Malcolm engaged in a variety of sports from a young age, including kickboxing, swimming, football, and hockey, before ultimately choosing soccer as his primary focus.
• Initially committed to the University of Buffalo for mechanical engineering, Malcolm switched to finance and pursued an MBA at Providence College after Buffalo cut its men's soccer program.
• Malcolm daily routine includes an early wake-up, a consistent breakfast of shredded wheat and strawberries (a PB&J sandwich for the road) and a shift from coffee to tea as part of his New Year's resolution.
• He’s not a finance bro but he has absolutely zero problem with them.

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A solo episode of Forge Daily for this Wednesday afternoon! Today Mackenzie sits down with Jassem Koleilat, Garven Metusala, and Jordan Hamilton ahead of this weekend’s matchup against Vancouver FC. Mackenzie also breaks down the current CPL standings and Forge FC’s congested match day schedule in the coming weeks.

Key Takeaways:

Forge currently sit 3rd in the CPL standings (with one less match played than Pacific and Atletico - both teams tied for first)

Forge have an incredibly busy match day schedule in the next week and a half. They will be on the road almost all of next week

Jassem not completely satisfied not having collected the 3 points but content with a clean sheet! He and Chris have healthy & motivating competition.

Garv feels like he is slowly coming back into full form coming off an ankle injury. He and Daniel take chat in Spanish on the pitch!

Jordan Hamilton feels confident win the Forge attack with many players in good form like Borges and Choinière.

Jordan has an advantage having played in the Canadian Championship with TFC, winning it & the golden boot!

Chapters

0:55 CPL Standings

2:08 Scary Scheduling!
2:56 Jassem Koleilat

5:30 Garven Metusala

9:12 Jordan hamilton

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In the latest episode of BTB, Coach Bobby and Mackenzie delve into the recent showdown between Pacific and Forge, along with the anticipation for Saturday's game against Vancouver FC. They explore how the team's depth proves invaluable during busy stretches of the season and how their patience paves the way for scoring opportunities. Wrapping up, they swap stories about Coach Bobby's vacation memories in preparation for this weekend’s ‘staycation’ theme.

Key Takeaways:

• Coach Bobby discusses the rationale behind changing the starting lineup for recent games, emphasizing the importance of utilizing the depth of the squad, especially during a congested schedule.
• The conversation shifts to the goalkeeper situation, highlighting the competition between two talented goalkeepers (Jassem & Chris) and the decision-making process behind selecting the starting goalkeeper for each game.
• Coach Bobby reflects on the team's recent performance against Pacific, praising aspects like patience on the ball but also identifying areas for improvement, such as aggressiveness in the final third.
• Coach Bobby has quite a relaxed approach to planning vacations. He loves spending time with his family but potentially more with his beach chair…

Chapters:

• 0:00 Mothers Day and Coach Bobby’s Red Eye Flight
• 3:00 Changes to personal and formation
• 4:42 Congested scheduling
• 5:43 Jassem Kolielat’s debut and balancing minutes with Chris Kalongo
• 7:45 Mentality and Focus ahead of Vancouver FC
• 9:45 Patience & Scoring opportunities
• 10:55 Travel & Vacation Q’s!

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Mac and Milty are back to debrief another game day! This past weekend Forge matched up against Pacific FC for the first time of the 2024 season. Both teams began and ended Saturday’s match undefeated. Today, they discuss key moments, shifts to Forge FC’s starting 11 and Jassem Koleilat’s debut.

Key Takeaways

• Pacific and Forge tie 0-0 on Saturday. Both team’s earn a point.
• The small pitch size of Pacific's turf create a home field advantage
• Forge made changes to their starting lineup and formation; starting Kwasi Poku and Alessandro Hojabrpour and Noah Jensen
• Coach Bobby feels he has two starting goal keepers available
• Continuity in leadership is evident in the success of both Pacific and Forge FC.
• The upcoming Vancouver FC vs Forge FC matchup is highly anticipated!

Chapters

1:30: Overall thoughts - Pacific FC vs Forge FC

03:00 Missed Opportunities and Challenges on a Small Pitch

09:30 Changes in the Starting Lineup and Formation for Forge

14:00 Managing two starting Goalkeepers for Forge

18:30 Current Form of both Forge & Pacific

24:10 The impact of continuity of leadership in the CPL

26:48 The Anticipation for the Vancouver FC vs Forge FC Matchup

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In this episode of Mac’s Access, Mackenzie is joined by assistant coach David Edgar. They dive into his experience with Forge as both a coach and player, some memorable career moments, and what will go into preparations for Pacific FC. Coach Eddie and Correy reminisce on the post championship celebrations from 2019…

Key Takeaways:

• Coach Eddie discusses the transition of a former player to a coach, highlighting the challenges of public speaking and adjusting to a different role within the team dynamics.
• The episode includes Coach Eddie’s insights into learning from various managers during their playing career and how those experiences shape their coaching style and approach.
• Coach also touches on the sometimes intense fan interactions players face, emphasizing the human aspect behind the athletes and the impact of social media on player mental health.
• The transition from CF Montreal to Pacific FC will include mental and physical preparations required for players. Eddie highlights the importance of recovery, adaptation, and maintaining high standards for consistent performance.

Chapters:

0:43 Toast Masters

2:00 Player to Coach Transition

4:30 Perks of a Coaching Perspective

6:45 Career Highlights

7:55 Funniest Fan interaction

10:10 Memorable Post Game Celebration

12:01 Transitioning to Pacific after the Canadian Championship

14:00 Forge FC traveling logistics & shenanigans

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In this episode of Captain's Log, Kyle and Mitch Houlahan discuss playing in an 11 AM game and the unique atmosphere created by the school day event. They also review the Canadian Championship game against Montreal and share their thoughts on the team's performance. The conversation includes a hilarious clip of a fan's reaction to a drone show at a previous game.
Then our guest, Béni Badibanga shares his journey from Congo to Canada, his love for football, and his experiences growing up in different countries. He talks about playing at a young age with older kids and discusses the challenges he faced due to his size and how he used it as motivation to prove himself. He emphasizes the importance of having fun while playing and the impact it had on his development as a player. Béni discusses his journey in football, from playing for fun as a child to facing the realities of the professional game. He talks about the challenges he faced, including dealing with coaches, the pressure of expectations, and the loss of love for the game. Despite these challenges, Béni emphasizes the importance of having fun and enjoying the game. He also discusses the growth of the Canadian Premier League and the impact he hopes to have on inspiring young players. In this conversation, Béni, Mitch and Kyle discuss fashion and style among soccer players. They review pictures of their teammates' game day outfits and provide their critiques. Béni emphasizes the importance of attitude and vibe in fashion, while Kyle highlights the need for individuality and self-expression. They also touch on the importance of presenting oneself professionally on the sideline as a coach.

Takeaways

• Benny Batybenga was born in Congo and moved to different countries throughout his life.
• He started playing soccer at a young age.
• Benny faced challenges due to his size but used it as motivation to prove himself.
• Having fun while playing was a key factor in his development as a player. Beni's journey in football started with playing for fun, but as he got older, he faced challenges and had to make sacrifices to pursue his dream.
• He struggled with the realities of the professional game, including dealing with coaches, the pressure of expectations, and the loss of love for the game.
• Despite these challenges, Beni emphasizes the importance of having fun and enjoying the game, and he hopes to inspire young players to do the same.
• He believes that the Canadian Premier League is growing quickly and has the potential to become a serious league in the future. Attitude and vibe are important in fashion
• Individuality and self-expression should be embraced
• Fashion can be a fun and lighthearted topic of discussion

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Season 2 episode 2 of Behind the Beard! In between the quarter final of the Canadian Championship and Forge FC’s first matchup against Pacific, coach Bobby and Mackenzie dive into what that transition is like, his thoughts on the school day match and what to expect at Starlight Stadium. They also take a look at the lego characters made for Tuesday’s match day…

Key Takeaways:

Quick Turnaround: Coach Bobby emphasizes the rapid transition from one game to the next, focusing on immediate preparation for the upcoming match against Pacific FC, showcasing the team's adaptability and resilience in managing back-to-back games effectively.

Tactical Analysis: Despite being satisfied with the team's performance in the previous game against CF Montreal, coach Bobby highlights the importance of adjusting tactics during matches, particularly in maintaining energy levels and adapting to opponents' strategies, indicating a strategic approach to game management.

Fan Engagement: The enthusiastic support from fans, particularly during the Canadian Championship match, is acknowledged as a motivating factor for the team, underlining the significance of passionate fan support in enhancing the game atmosphere and player morale.

Cup Competitions: Coach Bobby reflects on the unpredictability of cup competitions, emphasizing the potential for upsets and the diverse opportunities they offer for clubs across different leagues to showcase their talent and compete on a national stage, hinting at the broader impact of such tournaments on Canadian soccer development.

Chapters:

0:25 Coach Bobby tried to sneak out before the podcast..

1:22 Beautiful day for a School Day Match !

2:03 Coach Bobby’s thoughts on the first leg against CF Montreal

5:40 Lego Characters!

6:50 Playing leg 2 at Stade Saputo

8:22 Coaching players through transitional periods

10:00 Sightseeing in Victoria BC..

11:20 Pacific FC as a consistent force in the CPL

12:30 Quality of Canadian Soccer and the importance of the Canadian Championship

13:45 Saturday Pacific, Sunday Mothers Day

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Another Matchday Recap with Mac & Milty! Today, the two of them sat down to discuss the successful school day match and 1-1 draw between Forge FC and CF Montreal. They highlight key players including Noah Jensen, Tristan Borges, and Kyle Becker. In preparation for this weekend’s game at Starlight Stadium, they also dive into Pacific FC’s as a constant force in the CPL.

Key Takeaways:

• ​​The atmosphere at the school day match was incredible, with a large crowd of enthusiastic students cheering on the teams.
• The physicality of the match added to the excitement and intensity of the game.
• The tactical decisions made by the coaches, including substitutions and formation changes, had an impact on the game.
• The hosts discuss the importance of fresh legs and the ability to adapt to different opponents and playing styles.
• Chris Kalongo continues his momentum, making several great blocks and saves during the match.
• Possession and the number of corners given up by Forge FC were important factors in the game.
• The away goal rule will have implications for the second leg of the match.
• The upcoming game between Forge FC and Pacific FC is expected to be competitive.

Chapters:

02:50 The Incredible Atmosphere at

05:58 Forge FC's Success Against MLS Sides

09:12 Player Performances and Family Rivalries

12:10 Different Skill Sets and Playing Styles within Forge FC

15:33 Key Moments and Goal Analysis

19:01 Analyzing the Goalkeepers' Performance

20:43 The Importance of Possession and Corners

22:24 Implications of the Away Goal Rule

25:29 Previewing the Forge FC vs. Pacific FC Game

29:24 Excitement for the Upcoming Matches

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The Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.

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Back with another episode of Forge Daily! With the quarter final of the Canadian Championship tomorrow morning, Mackenzie discusses previous matchups between Forge FC and CF Montreal. We also hear from Tristan Borges, David Choinere, and Daniel Parra. They share their perspectives on the team’s current form and why the locker room has such high morale.

Key Takeaways:

1. Forge FC has a history of facing challenges against CF Montreal, with recent matchups resulting in losses for Forge, indicating a tough contest ahead.
2. CF Montreal is currently dealing with several injuries, potentially affecting their lineup for the upcoming match against Forge FC.
3. Tristan Borges and Dav Choiniere, emphasize the team's unity, positive momentum, and confidence heading into the match, highlighting their focus on taking one game at a time.
4. They also recognize the significance of the Canadian Championship, viewing it as an opportunity to showcase their competitiveness and quality, potentially making history by winning the cup.
5. Borges, Dav, and Daniel Parra share insights into their favorite subjects in school, revealing their diverse academic interests beyond the field…

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:00 Previous Matchups/ History

2:15 Dav & Borges on Current Form

3:20 Dav & Borges on CF Montreal & Importance of the CanChamps

6:00 Borges as CPL Player of the Month for April

7:10 Daniel Para’s integration into the team

8:15 Coach Bobby’s insights

9:53 Favourite Player subjects

12:15 Stop asking Dav about his brother!

Forge Audio Network

The Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.

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Another season of Behind the Beard! Coach Bobby and Mackenzie sit down for the first episode in 2024 and get into Forge FC’s hot start to the 2024 season, the refreshed roster, and steps Coach Bobby and the Forge coaching staff take to incorporate all players in training. Mackenzie and Coach Bobby also discuss some halftime shenanigans at the last home game..

Key Takeaways:

1. Tactical Execution: Coach Bobby emphasizes the importance of tactical execution in training translating to high-quality scoring opportunities and defensive plays during games, contributing to the team's early success.
2. Match Rhythm and Tempo: Maintaining a high tempo of play is crucial, as seen in contrasting performances against Valour and York.
3. The partnership between Dave Choniere and Tristan Borges is highlighted for its on-field chemistry and contribution to the team's success.
4. Chris Kalongo's composed demeanor, exceptional catching ability, and proficiency with his feet are noted as crucial factors in his successful stepping up, providing a different dimension to the team's play.
5. Inclusive Training Philosophy: Coach Bobby stresses the importance of inclusive training where every player, regardless of experience or status, receives equal attention and opportunities for development, fostering a cohesive team dynamic and long-term growth.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:36 “Slight Shot Effect” & Positive start to 2024

4:45 David Choinere & Tristan Borges Partnership

6:50 Chris Kalongo Stepping Up & Goalkeeper of the Month!

8:15 Maintaining Momentum after 4 wins

10:50 Training Structure & Incorporating all players

12:45 CF Montreal & the School Day Match

Forge Audio Network

The Forge Audio Network provides Forge FC fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite soccer team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, other Canadian Premier League experts, and many more. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and so much more. Forge Audio Network content can be found on the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at forgefc.canpl.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow Forge FC social media channels to keep up to date with all Forge Audio Network content.

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The conversation covers various topics, they discuss the Canadian Championship and the excitement of the tournament expanding. The hosts share their experiences of playing in the championship and their hopes for future success. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the game from the previous night and their attendance at Forge FC games. They also talk about car theft and car security measures. The conversation then shifts to personal topics, such as family and parenting. They conclude by discussing the team dynamics and the importance of individual performance and competition within the team. The conversation covers various topics, including the scheduling of a game at 11 am, the experience of playing under the lights, the pregame routine for an early game, and the performance of the Forge FC team. The hosts also discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff series and the experience of listening to games on the radio.

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Another installment of Forge Daily, also known as the "Mac & Milty Show," is here! In today's episode, our hosts delve into yesterday's events from the preliminary round of the Canadian Championship versus York United. They shine a spotlight on the standout performances of Chris Kalongo, Tristan Borges, and Jordan Hamilton, emphasizing their significant contributions. Milty elaborates on the significance of the upcoming school day match on May 7th and why it carries such weight!

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Mac's Access is back in person! This week Mackenzie is joined by recent signing Matteo Schiavoni. They breakdown the road to his contract with Forge, recent birthday celebrations, Game of Thrones in the Forge FC frat house, and more!

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In today's episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton to debrief Forge FC's matchup against Valour as well as the upcoming Canadian Championship. They also breakdown some standout performers, Noah Jensens goal celebration, and why York United might be coming into Round 1 of the CanChamps with more momentum than last time.

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In this episode, Mitch Houlahan and Kyle Bekker discuss the previous game against York with a controversial final goal and then weigh the pros and cons of video assistant referee (VAR). They are then joined by Maxim Tissot of Atlético Ottawa who weighs in on the possibility of VAR coming to the CPL. The conversation then shifts to Maxim's Superstitions, and then to Kyle and Maxim's shared time at the San Francisco Deltas. The three then discuss the importance of youth engagement and outreach in Canadian football.

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This week on the Mac's Access, Mackenzie sits down with goalkeeper Chris Kalongo. They chat about his growing importance on the Forge FC roster and his calm approach to seizing opportunities. Chris also discusses his decision to pursue goalkeeping and the pre-game rituals he has chosen for peak performances.

Mackenzie reflects on the recent game against York and shares some fun clips of Forge fans in attendance.

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Steve Milton steps-in to host this episode of Forge Daily.
Major topics include:
- Forge FC is preparing for a congested stretch of matches with roster depth and versatility. They have upcoming home matches against Valour FC, York United, and HFX Wanderers.
- The game against HFX Wanderers will be the CPL's first-ever school day game.
- Forge FC recently had a 3-0 victory over York United, with goals from David Choinière, Tristan Borges, and Béni Badibanga.
- Badibanga and Borges now have two goals each while no one else in the league has more than one.
- Forge FC's defense has been excellent.
- David Choinière was named the CPL's Player of the Week.

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1 game into the 2024 CPL season and Forge FC come away with 3 points! In today's episode of Forge Daily Mackenzie is joined by newest member of the HSG family, Hall of Fame writer, Steve Milton. They discuss everything from last weekend's home opener, the development and origins of the CPL, and what Milty expects York United to bring to the 905 darby this Sunday!

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One day away from the home opener calls for another episode of Mac’s Access! Today Mackenzie discusseswhich Forge FC players will be key in the 2024 season, a brief run through of Forge's regular season schedule and conversation with Forge Defender, standout Concacaf performer, Malik Owalabe Belewu.

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Steve Milton joins the Hamilton Sports Group as a multi-platform columnist with Ticats Audio Network and Forge Audio Network. He discusses his excitement about being part of a group that is expanding and enhancing the relationship between fans and sports. They talk about the evolution of sports journalism and the importance of storytelling. They also discuss the upcoming season for the Tiger-Cats and the changes in the team. Steve shares his thoughts on the offense, defense, and the new players. They end the conversation by expressing their excitement for the upcoming season and the opportunity to work together.

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Another episode of Mac's Access! This time, Mackenzie sits down with Forge FC's newest goalkeeper added to the roster, Jassem Kolielat. They get into his professional career, transition from the MLS Next Pro to the CPL, and what drew him to a multi-year contract with Forge FC. Mackenzie also shares some recent updates, including the Kit Reveal and recent signings.

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Another episode of Mac’s Access! This week Mackenzie sits down with Forge Defender Dominic Samuel. They delve into his journey with the club, both on and off the field, his impromptu conversation with a Chivas player during a match, and his valuable tips for those participating in the inaugural Forge FC Pro Combine!

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In this episode of Mac’s Access Mackenzie sits down with Forge FC defender/midfielder Alex Achinioti-Jönsson. They discuss everything from Alex's signing announcement video, his contributions to building the club's legacy, and the evolution of Forge FC since 2019.

Mackenzie also breaks down two recent updates including the signing of left back Daniel Parra and the kickoff date for Forge FC’s Canadian Championship preliminary round matchup.

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Back with another episode of Mac’s Access! Today Mackenzie catches up with Kevaughn Tavernier, Forge FC’s youngest CONCACAF Goal Scorer, who has been making waves both within the league and on the national stage. Having recently finished a short-term contract with Forge, KJ's status for the 2024 season is yet to be determined. Tune in as he shares his journey from signing his first professional contract in 2023, to representing Forge in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and his experience with the U-20 Canadian Men’s National Team.

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As the dust settles from the last Forge FC, Chivas’ matchup more noteworthy updates have come to light! In today’s episode, Mackenzie discusses the coals notes and key takeaways from CONCACAF, KJ Tavernier’s standout performances in the CPL and at the national level, the 2024 Canadian Championship draw and lastly, the recent MLS signing of Forge favourite and former attacker.

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The context you need ahead of tomorrow’s matchup against Chivas! In today’s episode, Mackenzie dives into some recent transactions affecting Forge FC’s roster, standout performances from last Wednesday and the PROcombine happening March27-29th. If you want to know the outcome necessary for Forge FC to move on in CONCACAF Champions Cup, tune in!

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Today Mackenzie is joined by the CPL's Charlie O'Conner Clarke! In this 'match-in-review' style episode, they discuss Wednesday's 3-1 result in favour of Chivas. As Forge prepare for the upcoming rematch in Mexico on February 12th, Charlie shares his thoughts on anticipated adjustments and major takeaways from the first leg for Forge to find success.

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We are officially less than one week away from Forge FC's matchup against C.D. Guadalajara! In today's episode, Mackenzie sits down with Malcolm Duncan to discuss his anticipations for his second full season with Forge, the evolution of his leadership role, and the mindset he carries into the upcoming Wednesday match. Malcolm also provides intriguing insights into Forge's recent excursions to Querétaro and the pyramids!

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T-minus two weeks until Forge FC’s first CONCACAF matchup. In this edition of Mac's Access, Mackenzie sits down with Tristan Borges. They talk about his experience in the competition and how he's learned the ability to maintain composure and gratitude following his olimpico goal in the CPL final.

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2024 Forge Audio Network debut! Today Mackenzie is joined by Garven Metusala from the team’s training camp in Mexico. They discuss everything from Forge’s CONCACAF preparation, the mentality coming off of a 4th championship, and their dream-like accommodations.

Grab your tickets for Forge’s matchup against Guadalajara at Tim Hortons Field now! https://forgefc.canpl.ca

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On this special presentation of the Forge Audio Network, Digital Host Louie Butko is joined by OneSoccer analyst Oli Platt to break down the significance of the tournament and the revamped format before diving into a tough First Round opponent for Forge FC as they get set to take on legendary Mexican side CD Guadalajara (Chivas).

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Back with another Forge FC check in! Today Mackenzie is joined by Dom Samuel who shares what he's been up to in the off season. They chat about his take on the 2023 season, how pre season can set you up for success, and the retirement of his former teammate Daniel Krutzen.

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Welcome back to the Forge Audio Network and another post-season episode of Mac’s Access! Today Mackenzie is joined by Noah Jensen. They chat about his personal experience with the 2023 season, his confidence going into his 3rd year with Forge and an in-depth day in the life. Stay tuned after the episode to hear Coach Bobby’s first impression of Noah’s during his Sigma Days..

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Week 2 of Mac's Access post season edition! In today's episode, Mackenzie is joined by Forge FC's Seba Castello. Seba dives into his review on the 2023 season, what he's been up to since, and who he'd like to match up against in the CONCACAF cup. Later on, he shares his personal favourite 'off season' cheat meal.

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In celebration of Forge’s 4th CPL title and first North Star Cup, Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan are joined by Tristan Borges, Sebastian Castello, Malik Owolabi-Belewu, Beni Badibanga and a silent appearance by David Choiniere (which probably plays better on YouTube vs podcast...) They all enjoy the moment and bask in the glow of another championship.

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Forge Fan’s welcome back to the audio network! In today's episode of Macs Access, Mackenzie is joined by David Choinière via zoom. They discuss what he gets up to in the off season, the 'magic' of the 2023 CPL final and where the team is at ahead of the CONCACAF cup.

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Welcome back to the Forge Audio Network! It's officially been over a week since the CPL final. In today's episode, Mackenzie and Charlie reminisce on the championship match and how Forge were able to clinch another CPL trophy despite an irregular season. Charlier also shares his thoughts on Cavalry's response and why he is so excited for CONCACAF Champions Cup.

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BTB week 25! In today's episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby sit down in caretakers with Forge FC's 4 CPL trophies. They discuss the championship match, reminisce on previous years and highlight what made Forge's 2023 season special.

More episodes to come in the post season!

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews what was an historic 2023 Canadian Premier League season for Forge FC, winning their fourth league championship in five tries, and their first at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

CanPL.ca analyst Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins the show to recap another winning season by Forge, explain what the loss means for Cavalry FC, and look ahead to a busy 2024 that will include the Concacaf Champions Cup.

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An episode dedicated to all the post championship reactions! Mackenzie discusses Saturday's matchup, reminisces on the broadcast and tunes into the post match press conference. We hear from Coach Bobby, Tristan Borges, and Benni Badibanga.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings his phone and a microphone to the pitch to deliver a CPL Final-sized Match in Review from Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Listen to the crowd at the final whistle and hear from Forge forward David Choiniere and Adam Jenkins, who called Forge's dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 win over Cavalry FC on One Soccer. The win clinched Forge's fourth CPL title.

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The FINAL episode of Forge Daily before the 2023 Championship match. In today's episode Mackenzie discusses last night's award show and some conversations had in today's press conference. We hear from Coach Bobby, Kyle Bekker, Achinioti-Jönsson and Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
Later on G chimes in for a 'fit check'...

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Anthony Urciuoli gets you ready for this weekend's monumental Canadian Premier League Final between Forge FC and Cavalry FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Visit ForgeFC.ca/tickets to be there live!

Anthony is joined by Forge forward David Choiniere and the voice of the CPL on One Soccer, Adam Jenkins.

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Another episode of Forge Daily, another interview! In today's episode Mackenzie chat's with Brendan Dunlop. They discuss championship weekend and what either side is bringing to the table. Later on, Noah Jensen shares his thoughts on the match after practice.

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Kyle and Mitch are joined by Forge Midfielder, Noah Jensen... they talk about his “interesting time playing for the Flint City Bucks (gunshots in the area, anyone?)…climbing his way to Forge… pursuit of a Master’s Degree in mathematics… respect for pro tennis players… getting out for golf… and preparation for the CPL Final…

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Behind the Beard is back for Week 24! Its match day minus three which means Coach Bobby and Mackenzie sit down to discuss Forge FC's mentality going into the CPL final. Coach Bobby also reminisces on the 2023 regular season and building winning culture within the locker room.

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In today's episode Mackenzie is joined by another guest! This time, Forge FC legend, Kwame Awuah. He discusses his time with the club, his reaction to Forge's semi-final victory, and what he expects to see from Coach Bobby and the 2023 roster ahead of the championship match. Later on we hear from Terran Campbell on how training has been this week and the keys to successful against Cavalry.

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Kyle and Mitch are joined by Forge Defender, Malik Owolabi-Belewu ... they talk about Malik's journey to Forge, attending a class at McMaster, goal celebrations gone wrong, and Saturday's upcoming CPL Finals match.

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To kickoff this week of Forge Daily, Mackenzie sits down with Onesoccer's Andi Petrillo! They get into everything from Cavalry's matchup to qualify for the championship, the secret to Forge's continuous playoff success, and the impact of CONCACAF experience.

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Kyle and Mitch are joined by Forge Attacker, David Choinière... they talk about returning from injury, David’s family support and growing up with his brother as well as their competitive nature, and David being such a key piece for the squad in big games.

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It's week 9 of Mac's Access! In today's episode, Mackenzie sits down with Forge FC's Garven Metusala. They discuss everything from his hobbies off the pitch to the class clown energy he brought to high school. He also reveals the secret to 'Egg Sandwiches by Garv'.

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In the final episode of Forge Daily this week, Mackenzie dives into the most recent Forge FC nominations for major awards including Defender & Goalkeeper of the year. Later on, we hear another exciting announcement regarding one of Forge's U17 developmental players, KJ Tavernier.

Some players contribute to the conversation on which Forge players would best fit a quarter back, running back & wide receiver..

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Week 23 of Behind the Beard! In today's episode, Coach Bobby and Mackenzie discuss hosting the CPL finals, how to approach 2 weeks of preparation, and Forge FC players playing American-style football.

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In today's episode Mackenzie discusses the CPL award show and dives into Coach Bobby's 5th nomination for Coach of the Year! We also hear Forge's nominee for U21 player of the year and listen into the CPL newsroom to get thoughts from Kristin Jack & Mitch Tierney.

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An exciting week of Forge Daily ahead! To kick it off, Mackenzie discusses Forge vs Cavalry FC, other playoff results and some recent announcements around the league. We hear from Coach Bobby & Kyle Bekker at Saturday’s post match press conference.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle of Forge FC's 2-1 win over Cavalry FC in a CPL Semi-final, securing a spot in the Final at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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Another week of Mac’s Access! In today’s episode, Mackenzie sits down with Dom Samuel to chat about his life off the pitch. They discuss his time with the battalion, baking career and best things about the fall season…

Mackenzie also brings Dom a suspicious gift.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's semi-final clash in Calgary against Calvary FC this weekend.

He's joined by Forge full-back Kwasi Poki and Calgary Sun and Herald sports columnist Todd Saelhof.

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In today's episode Mackenzie & Charlie chat about the upcoming playoff matches. Charlie shares his thoughts on what to expect from Cavalry, some underestimated teams, and the 2023 season as a whole. Mackenzie also exposes him on a familiar piece of decor..

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In this week's episode of BTB coach Bobby & Mackenzie discuss Forge's matchup against Cavalry, the team's playoff experience and the best part about Thanksgiving dinner...

Bobby was right, it is week 22.

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In today's episode of Forge Daily Mackenzie discusses the first round of playoffs and suspects for Player of the Year! We also hear from Noah Jensen & Malik Owolabi-Belewu on this weekends matchup and their Thanksgiving plans...

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Happy Thanksgiving! To kick off this week of Forge Daily, Mackenzie breaks down the coals notes of the Atletico Ottawa matchup and what the result means for playoff games. We also hear from Coach Kyt & Garven Metusala at the post match press conference!

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle to recap Forge FC's season finale against Atletico Ottawa.

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Kyle and Mitch are joined by RJ Harrison, Head of The Barton St. Battalion... the guys revisit Kyle's post-match rant in Halifax... get to know RJ Harrison and how he came to be in his position with Forge's largest supporters group... talk about Battalion meetups and the march to the stadium before matches.

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Episode 7 of Mac's Access! In today's episode Mackenzie sits down with the newest member of Forge FC, Benni Badibanga. They discuss everything from Benni's childhood, fashion career and natural dancing abilities.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's regular season finale against Atlético Ottawa. A win will clinch 2nd-place and a straight path to the CPL Final for Forge.

Meanwhile, Ottawa is on the verge of a monumental collapse, just one year after clinching the regular season title.

Anthony is joined by TSN 1200 soccer analyst Gordon Smith, who tries to make sense of Ottleti's up-and-down campaign.

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Last episode of Forge Daily this week! Mackenzie discusses the new CPL North Star Cup, Atletico Ottawa and sits down with Woobens Pacius to talk about this weekend's matchup. Tristan Henry also shares an unassuming fact about himself regarding the fall season...

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Week 21 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode, coach Bobby & Mackenzie discuss the positives from Forge’s matchup against Halifax, Woobens Pacius in the golden boot race and home field advantage for the last regular season game!

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In today’s episode Mackenzie discusses the CPL standings and 2023 Golden Boot Race going into the final match of the regular season. We hear from Alessandro Hojabrpour and Garven Metusala post practice!

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Back with another month of Forge Daily! To start off the week, Mackenzie discusses the matchup against Halifax and a special event happening this weekend for the last regular season home game. We also hear from Kyle Bekker & Coach Bobby at the post match press conference.

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Anthony Urciuoli recaps Forge FC's final away match of the season in Halifax against Wanderers FC.

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Kyle and Mitch are joined by Forge Digital and In-Stadium Host, Mackenzie Barwell. They talk about Mackenzie's shows, the Spark Summit, Bekker's 'Lord of the Flies' school project reenacted with wrestling action figures, and trying to cheat on tests in school (don't do it kids!)

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Welcome back to another episode of Mac's Access! Today Kyle Bekker and Mackenzie sit down to have a conversation off the pitch. They talk everything from childhood Halloween costumes, morning routines and high school morale.

Watch the video version on the Forge FC YouTube channel!

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Anthony Urciuoli takes a deep dive into Forge FC's next road test as the Hamilton side travels to Halifax to face HFX Wanderers FC with the regular season winding down. Also, hear from Forge FC's head coach and sporting director Bobby Smyrniotis and right-back Rezart Rama.

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In today's episode of Forge Daily Mackenzie discusses Forge FC's record against Halifax and what to expect from this weekend's matchup. We also hear from Chris Kalongo and Woobens Pacius on post season urgency.

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Week 20 of Behind the Beard! In today's episode Coach Bobby and Mackenzie discuss the Pacific matchup, CPL expansion and top 3 BTB moments. Mackenzie also gifts Coach Bobby a present for the 20th episode...

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Second episode of Forge Daily this week! Today Mackenzie breaks down week 24 of the CPL's team of the week & sits down with Rezart Rama and Alex Achinioti Johnson!

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In this episode, Kyle and Mitch talk about all sorts of things, including: Kyle's take on the proper method of exiting a plane... Kyle's experience with topping-up the oil in his car... and the importance of maintaining the right mentality of always putting-in the work so that you're prepared when you have an opportunity.

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After week 24 of the CPL, Mackenzie is back with another episode of Forge Daily to breakdown what went down this past weekend. We hear from Coach Bobby and Rezart Rama at Saturday's post match press conference.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle to recap Forge FC's massive 3-1 win over Pacific FC to take sole possession of 2nd place with two regular-season matches remaining.

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Welcome back to the 5th episode of Mac's Access! Today Noah Jensen and Mackenzie dive into some questions to get to know him off the pitch. They chat about Noah's hobbies, grade 8 experience and bucket list..

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Anthony Urciuoli previews a crucial class between Forge FC and Pacific FC this weekend at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Second place and a clear path to a home CPL Final is on the line.

Joining Anthony is CanPL.ca analyst Benedict Rhodes.

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The final episode of Forge Daily this week! Today Mackenzie discusses Week 23 of the CPLs team of the week and what both Forge and Pacific have shown ahead of this weekend's match. Malcom Duncan shares his thoughts on the keys to success and his pre game meal..

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Week 19 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode Coach Bobby & Mackenzie discuss KJ’s call up to the U17 national team, Forge’s matchup against Pacific & the playoff atmosphere at Tim Hortons Field.

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Another episode of Forge Daily! In today's episode, we hear from KJ Tavernier, Woobens Pacius, and Beni Badibanga. Mackenzie discusses some updates to the CPL playoffs and where Woobens stands in the 2023 Golden Boot race.

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Welcome back to another week of Forge daily! In today's episode, we listen into yesterday's post match press conference and hear from Coach Bobby & Aboucar Sissoko. Later, Mackenzie dives into other CPL results and the updated standings as we approach the final 3 games of the regular season.

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Anthony Urciuoli delivers Match in Review live after Forge FC's 3-2 win in Winnipeg against Valour FC.

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Anthony Urciuoli delivers Match Day Preview ahead of Forge FC's battle with Valour FC in Winnipeg.

Anthony is joined by prominent Winnipeg-based sports journalist and Canadian Football Hall of Famer Ed Tait.

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Another episode of Mac’s Access! In today’s episode, Mackenzie sits down with Woobens Pacius to ask some ‘get to know you’ style questions. Woobz talks about his younger siblings, experience with CF Montreal and the best advice he’s received.

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The final episode of Forge Daily this week! Today Mackenzie discusses the history between Forge and Valour FC ahead of this weekend's match. We also hear from KJ Tavernier on his professional debut and Jordan Hamilton on what he feels Forge should take from the matchup against Cavalry.

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Week 18 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode Coach Bobby & Mackenzie discuss the upcoming match against Valour FC, Kevaughn Tavernier’s professional debut & the best advice coach Bobby has ever received.

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Episode two of Forge Daily this week! In today’s episode we hear  Malik Owolabi-Belewu share his thoughts on the foam Bobby beards and how the CPL has changed in comparison to the 2022 season. Later, Seba Castello shares some exciting news about  his recovery process but also the mental barriers that come with it.

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Welcome back to another week of Forge Daily! In today's episode Mackenzie goes over what went down this weekend regarding both the match and Forge FC's second annual Spark Summit. We also hear from Coach Bobby and Cavalry FC's head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. at the post match press conference. Later on,  Mackenzie discusses changes to the  standings after a jam-packed weekend in the CPL.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle of Forge FC's Saturday night clash at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton against arch-rivals Cavalry FC.

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Kyle and Mitch talk about how good a time they had at The Labour Day Classic, Kyle delivers some leadership advice, and the guys try-on their Bobby Beards in honour of Coach Bobby’s 150th match with 

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The 3rd episode of mac’s access is out now! Today, Mackenzie sat down with Rezart Rama with 20 'get to know you' style questions. Rama shares his thoughts on all his favourite things, worst fears and even celebrity crush. Special guest appearance by Kwasi Poku!

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In today’s episode Mackenzie discusses an event held by Forge FC at Tim Horton’s Field yesterday. We also take an inside look into the CPL newsroom as Charlie O’Conner Clarke & Benedict Rhodes Clarke talk about Cavalry FC's run of form and their matchup against Forge this Saturday.

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In week 17 of Behind the Beard, Mackenzie & Bobby discuss the dynamic between Pacius and Campbell, the pros and cons of having a game in hand as well as the upcoming match against Cavalry. Mackenzie also showcases the new foam beards available this weekend at Tim Horton's Field...

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In today's episode Mackenzie discusses some relevant news around the league, individual Forge player statistics, and chats with strength & conditioning coach, Jacob Miller on  today's recovery session. Woobens Pacius also joins to share his thoughts on his second CPL hat trick!

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Happy Labour Day & welcome back to another week of Forge Daily! In today's episode Mackenzie discusses yesterday's match and some key changes to the CPL standings. We also take an inside look into the post-match press conference hearing from both Coach Bobby and Woobens Pacius.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle of Forge FC's Sunday clash in Langley, BC, against Vancouver FC.

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Anthony Urciuoli delivers Match Day Preview as Forge FC prepares to face Vancouver FC in BC this weekend. Anthony is joined by West Coast analyst for CanPL.ca, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic.

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In the second episode of Mac's Access Malik and Kwasi challenge Chris and Seba on the 'most likely to' friendship challenge. They discuss everything from who would be the better parent to who would survive a zombie apocalypse..

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Before they head back into the studio, Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan have a quick check-in before Sunday's match against Vancouver FC. Kyle responds to a fan question that leads to him telling some great stories about playing for the short-lived San Francisco Deltas, and the guys talk about going to Monday's Labour Day Classic between the Tiger-Cats and Argonauts. 

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In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Host Mackenzie Barwell sits down with Dom Samuel and Woobens Pacius. They share their thoughts on this weekend’s matchup and the 4-way tie for 2nd place in the CPL. Mackenzie also discusses some League1 standouts from both Forge and Vancouver FC.

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In honour of Coach Bobby’s 150th match on September 9th, today’s episode of Behind the Beard takes a trip down memory lane. Coach Bobby and Mackenzie discuss some of his best and most notable experiences with Forge FC including Bobby’s favourite card received, fan interactions and come back moments...

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In today's episode of Forge Daily, we listen into the CPL newsroom  with Kristian Jack & Charlie O'Conner Clarke  to get their take on Forge's 2023 season. Charlie shares his thoughts on whether or not Forge have to be concerned after a few slow match starts.  Later, Mackenzie & Shannon Connolly discuss an exciting  announcement regarding the Forge FC SparkSummit.

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Welcome back to another week of Forge Daily! In today's episode you can expect a recap of Saturday's matchup against Ottawa and an inside look into the post match press conference with Coach Bobby & Dom Samuel. Later on, host Mackenzie Barwell provides some CPL standing updates following a weekend full of matches.

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Anthony Urciuoli delivers Match Day Preview ahead of Forge FC's crucial tilt with Atlético Ottawa in our nation's capital. Anthony is joined by Gordon Smith, radio analyst for TSN 1200. 

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Another week of Forge Daily in the books! In today’s episode host Mackenzie Barwell discusses an exciting event recently announced by Forge FC as well as some key information ahead of tomorrows match. We also have a listen into the pre-match press conference and hear Coach Bobby & Kyle Bekker’s take on Atletico Ottawa.

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We are quickly approaching this weekend's match day! Today’s episode features another player spotlight. Noah Jensen and  Mackenzie Barwell discuss the positives against Halifax and how Forge have been preparing for Atletico Ottawa. Noah also shares some game day shenanigans both away and home.. 

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In today's episode, host Mackenzie Barwell catches up with  newly announced Spark Summit panelist, Patrice Whiffen. We also hear from Seba Castello & Chris Kalongo to get their side of the scooter story from Behind the Beard..

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Week 15 of Behind the Beard! In today's episode, Coach Bobby & Mackenzie dive into Forge FC's practice schedule and how to make adjustments based on previous and future matchups. Coach Bobby also shares a story about Chris Kalongo & Seba Castello in Ottawa the day before the 2023 finals.

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Day two of Forge Daily this week! In today's episode host Mackenzie Barwell recaps week 19 of the CPL's team of the week and some updates to individual player standings. We also hear from Coach David Edgar to get his take on the road to  playoffs from both a coaching and player perspective. 

Lastly, tune in for an exciting announcement regarding this year's Spark Summit!

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Welcome back to another week of Forge Daily! In today’s episode, we hear from Coach Bobby & Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson at the post match press conference. They share their thoughts on last weekend’s match and what it will mean going forward. Host Mackenzie Barwell also dives into some results around the league and how the standings have been affected as we approach playoffs.

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Anthony Urciuoli delivers a live Match in Review following Forge FC's 1-1 draw with HFX Wanderers FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Match Day Preview ahead of Forge FC's important home match against new and improved HFX Wanderers FC.

Joining Anthony is Gary Griffiths, a soccer analyst based in Halifax.

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In today’s episode we hear from Coach Bobby and Aboubacar Sissoko on tomorrow’s matchup against Halifax. Abou shares how it feels for him to play against former teammates and Coach Bobby discusses how Forge need to be better to succeed against the Wanderers.

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In today's episode host Mackenzie Barwell talks about the first panelist announced to Forge FC's Spark Summit with Manager of Community Partnerships, Shannon Connolly. Later on,  Mackenzie discusses the unpredictability of playoff scenarios and Jordan Hamilton discusses his signature origin story..

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The guys leave the cozy confines of The Captain's Log Studio for today's show and discuss the previous game against York United. unexpected Pre-Game duties for Kyle, and the jump from NCAA to MLS and trying to stay competitive.

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In today's episode of Behind the Beard coach Bobby and Mackenzie discuss the the transition into this weekend's match against Halifax following a tough result. Later on they practice how to sign a good signature in honour of Forge's signature match day on Saturday.

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In today’s episode of Forge Daily, host Mackenzie Barwell talks with Dom Samuel after being inducted to Southern New Hampshire's Athletic Hall of Fame! We also hear from Benni Badibanga on his first match with Forge FC and his take on Malik’s new hairstyle..

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In today's episode host Mackenzie Barwell discusses some noteworthy players in week 18 of the CPL's team of the week. We also hear from Garven Metusala on last Saturday's matchup and how he feels being in his 3rd season with Forge FC.

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In today’s episode you can expect to hear from Coach Bobby & Terran Campbell at Saturday’s post match press conference. Later on Host Mackenzie checks in with Seba, Chris, Noah and Alex on what a typical day off looks like.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle to deliver Match in Review, as Forge FC draws against York United 3-3 in the 905 Derby. 

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In today's episode of Forge Daily we hear from Coach Bobby & Noah Jensen at the pre-match press conference. Host Mackenzie Barwell breaks down some news surrounding York United & asks Forge players a hard-hitting question at the end of the episode.

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Kyle and Mitch talk about Mr. Positivity at men's league; Kyle's super short stint at his only non-soccer job; and talk with Mackenzie Barwell about how she got her start and the pitfalls of Chat GPT in sports journalism.

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Anthony Urciuoli is back with a 905 Derby version of the Match Day Preview, as Forge FC plays host to York United Saturday night at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

CanPL.ca reporter Benedict Rhodes joins Anthony to discuss York's up-and-down season and where the newest Forge signing, Beni Badibanga fits into the club's already potent attack.

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In today's episode of Forge Daily we hear from Kyle Bekker on his new Captain's Log podcast!  Mackenzie also dives into what we can expect at the Forge FC Spark Summit on September 9th.

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Week 13 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode Coach Bobby & Mackenzie discuss the teams preparations for York United this Saturday, Ashton Morgan’s retirement and how new signing Benni Badibanga has been progressing at training.

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On the debut episode of The Captain's Log, Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan look back at Forge's win over Vancouver, talk about the intense scheduling juggle of Kyle's wedding considering Forge championship run in late 2021 and they celebrate Ashtone Morgan's career.  Plus the guys get a visit from Forge Assistant Coach (and Canadian Legend) David Edgar.  They talk about Edgar's childhood and development as a soccer player; when he realized he had to choose soccer over hockey; his release from Burnley FC after the club was promoted to the Premier League; and so much more. 

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Today's episode of Forge Daily features a chat with Woobens Pacius. He and Mackenzie discuss last Friday’s result, Ash’s retirement and the recent signing of Beni Badibanga**!

Ashton Morgan's coffee shop!**The Sonndr Cafe
1068 Dundas Street W, Toronto Ontario

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Back with another week of Forge Daily! Today host Mackenzie Barwell discusses  July’s player & goalkeeper of the month, Kyle Bekker & Tristan Henry. We also hear from coach Bobby & Alessandro Hojabrpour at last Friday’s post match press conference.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle to bring you Match in Review, as Forge FC battle rivals Calvary FC at Spruce Meadows in Foothills County, Alberta. 

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Match Day Preview ahead of Forge FC's crucial away clash with Calvary FC Friday night. Anthony recaps the latest Forge news and welcomes Calgary-based sports columnist Todd Saelhof.

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The innaugural episode of Mac's Access is here! In this series, you'll get to know the personalities of your Forge FC players. In today's episode Seba Castello & Chris Kalongo test their friendship with a game of 'most likely to'.

Watch on the Forge FC YouTube channel & stay tuned for part two with Kwasi Poku & Malik Owolabi-Belewu..

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After a decorated career, Ashtone Morgan,  has officially announced his retirement from professional football. On today's episode Brayden Neville sits down with Ashtone Morgan to discuss his retirement and impact on Canadian soccer. 

Kyle Bekker and Bobby Smyrniotis also join the show to talk about Ashtone's impact.

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In week 12  of Behind the Beard Mackenzie quizzes coach Bobby on some fun facts the team submitted to see how well he knows his players..  Watch on Youtube!

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Today's episode features a player spotlight on  #17 Woobens Pacius. Host Mackenzie Barwell reflects on his career with Forge FC since signing in 2021. They chat about everything from his transition into the CPL and what his favourite thing was to cook after moving alone to Hamilton..

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The last Forge Daily episode of the month! In today’s episode of Forge Daily host Mackenzie Barwell talks with former national team member and leading goal scorer of  League1 Ontario, Jade Kovacevic. They get into some discussion around the CPL and the today's Women's World Cup match.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle to review Forge FC's 2-0 win over Vancouver FC on a Friday night at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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The last episode of Forge Daily for week 16 of the CPL. In today’s episode, we hear from Forge FC’s latest signing Benni Badibanga! Coach Bobby and Alex Achinioti-Jönsson touch on tomorrow’s match against Vancouver FC and what Forge has to do to be successful.

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The last episode of Forge Daily for week 16 of the CPL. In today’s episode, we hear from Forge FC’s latest signing Benni Badibanga! Coach Bobby and  Alex Achinioti Jönsson discuss tomorrow’s match against Vancouver FC and what Forge has to do to be successful.

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In today’s episode we hear from Dom Samuel and Noah Jensen on their experience yesterday at  Dennegers, the youth skills clinic on Monday and an update on the current CPL roster window. Seba Castello and Garven Metusala share some interesting facts about themselves...

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Week 11 of Behind the Beard! In today's episode Coach Bobby & Mackenzie discuss Forge FCs upcoming match against Vancouver FC and some international-related topics in honour of this Friday's theme at Tim Hortons Field.

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In today's episode of Forge Daily host Mackenzie Barwell dives into the Forge Players included in the CPL's team of the week. Kwasi Poku and Rezart Rama share their thoughts on some international themed questions. 

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Today's episode of Forge Daily includes some important updates in the CPL leaderboards and standings following a busy weekend of matches. Noah Jensen also gives his thoughts on Friday's game against Pacific and being a leader with new players signing developmental contracts.

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Anthony Urciuoli went live after the final whistle after Forge FC's 2-0 win over Pacific FC in Victoria.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's crucial match out west against Pacific FC. Hall-of-fame journalist Cleve Dheensaw joins him to talk soccer culture in BC, and explains why he believes Pacific has dropped points recently despite their seemingly unstoppable run. 

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Another week down of Forge Daily! In today's episode, we hear from Coach Bobby at the pre-match press conference and host Mackenzie Barwell on Khadim Kane designated to the new Exceptional Young Talent Roster Category in the CPL!

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Week 10! Watch the video on Youtube.

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In today's episode of Forge Daily host Mackenzie Barwell chats with David Choinière and discusses CPL's team of the week plus the leagues playoff format for this year!

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Today’s Forge Daily episode features some words from Coach Bobby & Garven Metusala at Saturday's post match press conference. Host Mackenzie Barwell also shares some updates on the CPL standings and Forge player stats!

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's rain-filled draw with Valour FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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In today's episode of Forge Daily we hear from Coach Bobby & Ali Hojabrpour at the pre-match press conference on what to expect from tomorrows matchup. Host Mackenzie Barwell also talks with other Canadian coaches who came out to the clinic hosted by the Forge FC coaching staff at Tim Horton's Field this morning.

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Forge FC returns home to entertain Valour FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday, July 15, 2023. 

Anthony Urciuoli previews the match with the help of CanPL.ca analyst Benedict Rhodes. The pair also discuss the Canadian Women's National Team, who kick off the 2023 World Cup against Nigeria Thursday night. 

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Today’s Forge Daily episode features a conversation with Coach Bobby and Dom Samuel post practice regarding the league standings and Forge's plan to separate themselves going forward. Shortly after we hear from Noah Jensen, Kwasi Poku & Miles Green on some Women’s World Cup trivia...

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In today's episode,  Alex Achinioti-Johnson and host Mackenzie Barwell chat about his experiences prior to the CPL and some controversial would you rather questions  featured in Behind the Beard..

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Another video episode of behind the Beard! Today coach Bobby & host Mackenzie Barwell discuss last Sunday's result and get into a heated game of would you rather... Watch on the Forge FC YouTube channel!

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In today's episode host Mackenzie Barwell dives into the Forge FC players represented in this week's CPL team of the week! We hear from Terran Campbell and Tristan Henry,

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A good start to the week for Forge Daily after last night's matchup against York United! In today's episode host Mackenzie Barwell discusses updates surrounding the  team and the CPL following Forge FC's recent result. We hear from Terran Campbell and Coach Bobby and the post-match press conference.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle to recap Forge FC's 905 Derby at York United.

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca analyst Benedict Rhodes in previewing Forge FC's upcoming match against York United.

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Another week of Forge Daily in the books! Today’s episode is a conversation between host Mackenzie Barwell and Onesoccer analyst Jordan Wilson. They discuss what has changed since the last matchup between Forge FC and York United as well as the evolution of the 905 Darby. 

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In today's episode of Forge Daily host Mackenzie Barwell chats with Kyle Bekker after practice and discusses what the game day experience on July 15 at Tim Hortons Field has to offer.

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Week 8 of Behind the Beard and you can watch on the Forge FC Youtube! In today’s episode, coach Bobby & host Mackenzie Barwell discuss the return of Garven Metusala and Forge FC’s approach on measuring success.

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In today’s episode of Forge daily host Mackenzie Barwell chats with Garven Metusala about his experience with Haiti’s national team and competing in the Gold Cup.

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Back with another week of Forge Daily! In today's episode host Mackenzie Barwell chats with Malik Owolabi-Belewu on his experience since signing with Forge in 2022 and Ali Hojabprour on returning from injury.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle to recap Forge FC's Friday night tilt in the Atlantic against HFX Wanderers FC.

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The last episode of Forge Daily this week! In today’s episode Mackenzie Barwell talks about Forge FC’s current form, our fan of the month and what we can expect from the Halifax Wanderers in tomorrow’s matchup! We also hear some words from coach Bobby Smirniotis in the pre-match press conference.

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Week 7 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode Coach Bobby & Host Mackenzie Barwell discuss the importance of community building for Forge FC and the potential for a professional women’s soccer league in Canada.

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In today’s episode of Forge Daily, host Mackenzie Barwell sits down with Terran Campbell to chat about his professional career before and during with Forge FC.

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Day two of Forge Daily this week! A few things to discuss in today’s episode including the CPL standings, Tristan Henry’s orange kit on Sunday and some Forge FC pre-game locker room music. We hear from multiple players including Henry, Choinière, James and Samuel.

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Back with more Forge Daily! In today’s episode Mackenzie Barwell goes over yesterday’s matchup against Atletico Ottawa, an update from Garven Metusala and lastly, some recent developmental player signings.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live from Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton after the final whistle to review Forge FC's Sunday evening tilt with Atlético Ottawa.

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Forge FC is home to Atlético Ottawa on Sunday.  TSN 1200 analyst Gordon Smith joins Forge Audio Network host Anthony Urciuoli for Match Day Preview.

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The last episode of Forge Daily for this week! Today host Mackenzie Barwell talks to Woobens Pacius on the matchup this Sunday against Ottawa. We also hear from former player and current assistant coach David Edgar on how he uses his professional experience to help the team out of periods where they aren’t getting desired results.

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Another conversation with CPL reporter and analyst Charlie O’Conner Clarke! In today’s episode Charlie and Mackenzie discuss his thoughts on Forge’s current form and what he expects for this weekend’s matchup against Atlético Ottawa.

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Week 6 of Behind the Beard! Today Coach Bobby & host Mackenzie Barwell discuss about his overall thoughts on the last two matchups and how the team maintains their training while travelling. Coach Bobby also dives into his time with Sigma FC and how it has influenced his coaching career and his relationship with current Forge FC players.

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The second episode of Forge Daily this week! Today Host Mackenzie Barwell recaps yesterday’s match and touches on Khadim Kane’s first start of his professional career. We also hear from Coach Bobby & Manjrekar James at the post match press conference on what it will take for the team to get out of this rut.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes reviews Forge FC's away match Tuesday night against Vancouver FC.

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca analyst Mitchell Tierney in previewing Forge FC's away match against Vancouver FC Tuesday night. 

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live after the final whistle to review Forge FC's 2-0 loss at Valour FC on Friday night in Winnipeg. 

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In today’s episode of Forge Daily, host Mackenzie Barwell dives into some match expectations going into tomorrow’s matchup against Valour FC and talks with some Forge FC player post training starting an interesting conversation on who has the best game day style.

Lastly! Calling all Forge Season seat members! The 110th Grey Cup is returning to Hamilton and as of yesterday, June 14th, you can get exclusive access to purchase Grey Cup tickets before they go on sale to the general public in July.

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by hall of fame reporter Ed Tait in previewing Friday night's Canadian Premier League match between Forge FC and Valour FC in Winnipeg.

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Week 6 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode Coach Bobby and host Mackenzie Barwell talk about how the team is preparing for the upcoming matchup this Friday against Valour FC. Coach Bobby also touches on how goal setting plays into the teams overall performance and some areas that need to be improved upon in order to be successful.

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Wednesday’s episode of Forge Daily! Today’s episode is looking a little different;  host Mackenzie Barwell sits down with Woobens Pacius to chat everything from his time with Forge FC, challenges during the regular season and some game day fashion...

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In today’s episode of Forge Daily host Mackenzie Barwell goes over Saturday’s matchup against Pacific FC and some recent changes in the CPL standings. We hear from Coach Bobby on Forge’s overall performance and Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson on what it’s like responding to tough questions at post match press conferences…

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 1-0 loss to Pacific FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on June 10, 2023. 

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by Canadian soccer analyst Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic in previewing Force FC's Saturday evening clash with western rivals Pacific FC.

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Last Forge daily episode of the week! Today host Mackenzie Barwell discusses some key players from Pacific FC and speaks with Terran Campbell to get his insight on facing his former club. We also hear from Kwasi Poku and coach Bobby to get their take on tomorrow's matchup. Plus some special news for Garven Metusala!

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In today’s episode host Mackenzie Barwell goes over some May statistics for Triston Henry and hears his thoughts on winning Goal Keeper of the Month!

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Week 5 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode Coach Bobby & Host Mackenzie Barwell talk about the evolution of Forge FC and the influential role players such as Kyle Bekker and Tristan Henry have. Coach Bobby also shares his opinion on the wheel system  discussed in Forge Daily!

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In today’s episode of Forge Daily host Mackenzie Barwell discusses some CPL leader boards including top scorers, most assists & most saves which highlight some key Forge Players. We also hear from Malik Owolabi-Belewu, Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson, Noah Jensen & Dom Samuel on the accountability system Forge has in the locker room. The conversation leads to a heated debate as to who has collected the ‘most spins’….

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Tuesday's episode of Forge Daily! Today we hear from players that signed onto Forge FC’s 2019 roster including Kyle Bekker, Tristan Borges & Tristan Henry. They share their thoughts on what has changed since starting with the team in the inaugural season of the CPL. Host Mackenzie Barwell also discusses some of their recent and past accomplishments.

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Week 5 of Forge Daily! In today’s episode  Mackenzie Barwell talks to Dom Samuel and trainer Jacob Miller on the balance between intensity at practice and recovery for future matches. We also hear from Kyle Bekker at the post match press conference
on how resilience is crucial to play in a league like the CPL.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Force FC's thrilling 1-1 draw against Cavalry FC on June 3, 2023.

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In today’s episode of Forge Daily host Mackenzie Barwell sits down with CPL reporter and analyst Charlie O’Conner Clarke. They discuss  everything from how Charlie has seen Forge FC players including Kyle Bekker, Tristan Borges and  David Choinière grow since their start in 2019 as well as the matchup against Cavalry tomorrow!

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming away match on Saturday against Calvary FC.

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In todays episode host Mackenzie Barwell discusses the transition from last nights game into Saturday's matchup against Cavalry. We hear from Terran Campbell at last night's press conference as well players at this mornings practice including Noah Jensen, Garven Metusala and Alex Achinioti-Jönsson!

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Episode 4 of Behind the Beard this season! In today’s episode Coach Bobby & Host Mackenzie Barwell talk about the transition into Saturday’s matchup against Cavalry from a coaching perspective. Bobby touches on how he relies on his staff to prepare for game days, practices and film in such a congested point in the season.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live to review Forge FC's home match against York United on May 31, 2023.

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In today's episode of Forge Daily host Mackenzie Barwell is joined by the show's first ever guest, Jordan Wilson!  Jordan is a York United Alumni & OneSoccer analyst  who provides  valuable insight and personality to the episode. Tune in to hear his thoughts on how Forge FC's style of play has evolved and tomorrow's matchup!

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca's Benedict Rhodes in previewing Forge FC's upcoming home match against York United Wednesday night. 

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First episode of Forge Daily to kick off your week! In today’s episode host Mackenzie Barwell talks to David Choinière & Malcolm Duncan on this past weekends matchup against Ottawa! We also hear from Coach Bobby in the post match press conference.

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Anthony Urciuoli goes live to recap Forge FC's thrilling 1-0 win at Atletico Ottawa on May 27, 2023. 

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by TSN 1200 soccer analyst Gordon Smith to preview Saturday's Canadian Premier League match between Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa.

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It’s game day tomorrow! In today’s episode of Forge Daily we hear from Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson &Garven Metusala on the matchup against Atletico Ottawa. We also dive into the history between the two clubs and reminisce on the quarter final of the Canadian Championship. Host Mackenzie Barwell also mentions a special announcement we heard on the Forge FC social media today!

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In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie Barwell does a quick rundown of last night’s match against CF Montreal and looks ahead to  Saturday when Forge FC take on Atletico Ottawa for the second time in their 2023 Campaign. We get an inside look into Coach Bobby’s Post Match Press Conference as well as thoughts from Tristan Henry and Aboubacar Sissoko.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's match against CF Montreal in the 2023 Canadian Championship Semi-Final.

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Another episode of Behind the Beard! Today Coach Bobby & Digital-Host Mackenzie Barwell discuss what the CanChamps can do for Canadian soccer and the CPL. Coach Bobby touches on tonights matchup against CF Montreal and how Forge FC have prepared for the semi-final as they seek to become the first CPL team to win the competition. 

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Another week of forge daily! In today’s episode Mackenzie Barwell unpacks  key moments from last Friday’s match against Vancouver FC and what to expect tomorrow in the semi final of the Canadian Championship against CF Montreal. We hear from Wooben’s Pacius on his time playing in the CF Montreal youth academy and David Choinière on how it feels to face is brother in the  semi-final! Tune into one soccer tomorrow at 7pm!

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca analyst Mitchell Tierney in previewing Forge FC's Canadian Championship Semi-Final match in Quebec against Major League Soccer's CF Montréal on Wednesday night.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's scoreless draw Friday night against Vancouver FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Also, hear post-match comments from Forge head coach and sporting director Bobby Smyrniotis and goalkeeper Chris Kolongo.

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca analyst Mitchell Tierney in previewing Forge FC's first-ever match against Vancouver FC, Friday night at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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The final episode of Forge Daily this week! Mackenzie Barwell talks about what Vancouver FC have brought to the table this season and speaks to Tristan Henry, Malik Owolabi-Belewu, and Rezart Rama on how Forge plans to come out on top.  Henry &  Rama share some interesting pre-game superstitions..

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Episode 2 of Behind the Beard is here! In today’s episode Mackenzie Barwell and Bobby Smyrniotis discuss where his coaching style came from and what he's learned from the players over his years with Forge FC. 

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Happy Wednesday! In today's episode of Forge Daily Mackenzie Barwell reviews the first official CONCACAF  ranking for the region's clubs and leagues and what it could mean for Forge FC. We hear from Ashtone Morgan & Kyle Bekker on how the CPL can move forward in the upcoming seasons.

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In today's episode, Mackenzie Barwell looks ahead to Friday's matchup against Vancouver FC and talks to coach Bobby Smyrniotis on how  Forge prepares to face a new team in the CPL. David Choiniere and Dominic Samuel share their thoughts on Forge having the strongest start to the season in the club's history securing 11 points after their first 5 games.

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We are back with Forge Daily for week number two! In today’s episode host Mackenzie Barwell briefly overviews Saturday’s matchup against Valour FC. Digital Co-Host Anthony Urciuoli joins Forge Daily to share his thoughts on Forge’s performance over the weekend and the 2023 season thus far. 

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 3-2 win over Valour FC on May 13, 2023, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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In today's episode of Forge daily host Mackenzie Barwell briefly overviews tomorrow's matchup against Valour FC. We hear from Tristan Borges, Alexander Börje Achinioti-Jönsson and Coach Bobby Smyrniotis on how the team has prepared to face another club at the top of the CPL standings. Woobens Pacius shares what happens at a Forge practice on a players birthday...

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca analyst Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic in previewing Forge FC's upcoming home match against Valour FC on Saturday.

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Host Mackenzie Barwell discusses Forge FC's current form as they look ahead to this weekend's matchup against Valour FC. Sebastian Castello and Jordan Hamilton touch on their recovery process and how they manage injury during the regular season. We also hear from Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson on the teams mindset going into their 5th regular season game without a loss.

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Mackenzie Barwell sits down with Head Coach and Sporting Director, Bobby Smyrniotis for the  first episode of Behind the Beard in the 2023 season! They kickstart the series by discussing everything from Bobby's career as a player to how 'The Beard' came to be! 

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The second episode of Forge Daily is here! Mackenzie Barwell dives into yesterday's matchup against Atletico Ottawa and the opportunity for Forge to become the first CPL team to win the Canadian Championship. Today's episode includes conversations with Tristan Henry, Kyle Bekker, and Aboubacar Sissoko on what you can expect from Forge in the semi-final round facing CF Montreal.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's Canadian Championship Quarter-Final win on May 9, 2023, over Atlético Ottawa in penalties at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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The first ever episode of Forge Daily with Mackenzie Barwell! In this episode, Terran Campbell and Coach Bobby Smyrniotis touch on key moments from last Friday's matchup against York United and the transition into tomorrow’s Canadian Championship Quarter-final round. All that and more here on Forge Daily!

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by Gordon Smith, TSN 1200 colour analyst, to preview Forge FC's upcoming Canadian Championship Quarter-Final against Atlético Ottawa at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton Tuesday night.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 1-0 win at York United Friday night.

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca analyst Charlie O'Connor Clarke as they preview Forge FC's away match on Friday against York United.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 1-0 win at Pacific FC on Apr. 30, 2023.

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by Canadian Premier League play-by-play announcer Adam Jenkins as they preview Forge FC's away match against Pacific FC on Sunday.

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Anthony Urciuoli, host of the Forge Audio Network, is joined by CPL analyst Benedict Rhodes in reviewing Forge FC's 1-1 draw against HFX Wanderers FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Apr. 22, 2023.

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Forge Audio Network host Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CPL analyst Benedict Rhodes to preview Forge FC's upcoming match against HFX Wanderers FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 3-0 win over FC Laval in their 2023 Canadian Championship opener. He's joined by analyst Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's Canadian Championship match against FC Laval on Tuesday at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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Anthony Urciuoli recaps Forge FC's 1-1 draw at home against Cavalry FC in the season opener for both clubs. 

Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and midfielder Noah Jensen. 

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Forge FC digital host Anthony Urciuoli is joined by national soccer analyst Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to preview Forge FC's season-opening match against Cavalry FC on Saturday at Tim Hortons Field.

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Forge FC brought back a key member of the 2022 championship squad, announcing that left-back Ashtone Morgan has re-signed. The veteran defender chats with digital host Anthony Urciuoli about his offseason and what made him choose Forge in 2023.

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Forge FC announced Thursday that prolific attacker David Choinière is returning to the club for the 2023 Canadian Premier League season. Choinière discusses his decision to return to Hamilton and how he can help Forge win its fifth league title.

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Host Anthony Urciuoli is back for a third and final chat with Forge FC fan James Hutton, who was in Qatar to cheer on Canada at the 2022 World Cup.

In part three of this interview series, James talks about his overall experience, the performance of the men's national team, what Canada can do as 2026 co-hosts, and much more.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews the final third of the 2022 season for the reigning Canadian Premier League champions, Forge FC. Relive the club's most significant moments and hear from soccer analyst Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, who takes a deep look at Forge's attack.

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Host Anthony Urciuoli is back for a second chat with Forge FC fan, and one of the minds behind the Barton Battalion supporter group, James Hutton, who is in Qatar to cheer on Canada at the 2022 World Cup.

In part two of this interview series, James talks about Canadian support in Qatar, the overall match-day experience, and whether Canada will be in must-win mode against Croatia.

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Host Anthony Urciuoli chats with Forge FC fan, and one of the minds behind the Barton Battalion supporter group, James Hutton, who is in Qatar to cheer on Canada at the 2022 World Cup.

In part one of this interview series, James talks about his early experiences in Qatar, handing out Forge swag in the village, and meeting fellow Canadian soccer fans ahead of the club's opening match against Belgium. 

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews the second – or middle-third of the 2022 season for the reigning Canadian Premier League champions, Forge FC. Relive the club's most significant moments and hear from soccer analyst Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, who takes a deep look at Forge's midfield.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews the first – or defensive third of the 2022 season for the reigning Canadian Premier League champions, Forge FC. Relive the club's most significant moments and hear from soccer analyst Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, who takes a deep look at Forge's backline. 

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi recap Forge FC's third Canadian Premier League Championship in four years after the club's 2-0 win at Atletico Ottawa. Hear from players and coaches during the post-match celebration. 

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you the 2022 CPL Final addition of 3 Keys to the Match. Forge FC will be the away club when they take on Atletico Ottawa at TD Place Stadium. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and striker Woobens Pacius. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews the 2022 Canadian Premier League Final in Ottawa between Forge FC and Atletico Ottawa. He's joined by TSN 1200 colour commentator Gordon Smith.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis ahead of his club's CPL Final against Atletico Ottawa on Sunday. 

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you the 2022 CPL Final edition of Focus on Forge. Hear from CanPL.ca and One Soccer analyst Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, who gives us a tactical deep dive as the irresistible force (Forge FC) meets an immovable object (Atletico Ottawa) in our nation's capital this Sunday.

Also, hear from Forge full-back Ashtone Morgan, striker Woobens Pacius, and head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Match in Review from Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Forge FC beat Cavalry FC 2-1 (3-2 aggregate) in a semi-final to secure their fourth consecutive Canadian Premier League Final in Ottawa on Sunday.

Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and forward David Choiniere, and Cavalry head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match ahead of Forge FC's second-leg CPL Semi-Final against Cavalry FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Sunday.

Also, hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and attacker Tristan Borges.

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by Calgary Sun and Calgary Herald reporter Todd Saelhof to preview Forge FC's second-leg CPL Semi-Final match against Cavalry FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Also, hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and attacker Tristan Borges.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Focus on Forge. He's joined by guest, Mitchell Tierney of CanPL.ca. The pair discuss the upcoming CPL Semi-Final second-leg matchups in Hamilton and Ottawa.

Forge FC is set to host Cavalry FC in their second-leg tie at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Sunday. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis, attacker Tristan Borgers, and nominee for CPL Defender of the Year, mid-defender Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson.

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC  head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis ahead of his club's second leg Canadian Premier League semi-final match at home against Cavalry FC.

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi review Forge FC's 1-1 draw at Cavalry FC in the first leg of their CPL Semi-Final. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and striker Woobens Pacius, as well as Cavalry coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. and defender Daan Klomp.

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match ahead of Forge FC's first-leg CPL Semi-Final at Cavalry FC. Hear from Forge coach Bobby Smyrniotis and defender-midfielder Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson.

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca's Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to preview Forge FC's first-leg semi-final at Calvary FC this weekend. Also, hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and defender-midfielder Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson.  

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis, whose club plays on the road against Cavalry FC in the first leg of their 2022 CPL Semi-Final.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Focus on Forge and is joined by One Soccer analyst Oliver Platt to break down the 2022 CPL playoff matchups. Hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and attackers David Choiniere and Woobens Pacius ahead of their club's first-leg semi-final against Cavalry FC this weekend.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 1-0 win over HFX Wanderers FC in the clubs' CPL regular-season finale at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you his 3 Keys to the Match as Forge FC play their regular season finale at home against HFX Wanderers FC on Sunday.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming home match against HFX Wanderers FC on Sunday – the regular season finale for both clubs. Hear from Forge goalkeeper Triston Henry, head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis, and Halifax coach Stephen Hart.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Focus on Forge from Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Hear from Jess Lisi, who covered the first-ever Spark Summit, an event aimed at supporting and inspiring women in the world of sports business. Also, Forge forward Terran Campbell reflects on his career after hitting 100 Canadian Premier League matches.

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi review Forge FC's 1-0 loss to Pacific FC Wednesday night in Hamilton. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrntiotis and midfielder Aboubacar Sissoko.

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match as Forge FC host Pacific FC Wednesday night in Hamilton. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and attacker Terran Campbell. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming home match against Pacific FC on Oct. 5, 2022. Anthony chats with Cleve Dheensaw, the long-time Victoria Times Colonist reporter who covers Pacific. Also, hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and forward Terran Campbell.

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi review Forge FC's 2-1 win over York United FC – clinching Forge a spot in the 2022 Canadian Premier League playoffs. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis, forward David Choiniere – who played in his 100th CPL match, and defender Malik Owolabi-Belewu, and York United captain Dominick Zator

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC ahead of their 905 Derby tilt with York United FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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Anthon Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca's Mitchell Tierney as he previews Forge FC's upcoming match against York United FC – the first of three home matches in nine days for Forge. Also, hear from attacker Woobens Pacius.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Focus on Forge ahead of Forge FC's upcoming stretch of three matches in nine days. This week, Anthony is joined by head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and CBC Sports digital host Jacqueline Doorey, who will host the Spark Summit on Oct 5. ahead of Forge's Women in Sports match against Pacific FC.

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. Coach Bobby discusses the men's national team and the upcoming three-game homestand over nine days. 

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 1-1 draw at Edmonton FC on Sept. 25, 2022. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and forward Terran Campbell. 

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match as Forge FC head to Edmonton for their final away match of the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2022. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming away match against FC Edmonton. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and CanPL.ca's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, who breaks down the Canadian Premier League playoff picture with only a couple of weeks left in the regular season. 

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Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge as Forge FC hit the road for their final away match of the season. Hear from head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis, forward Chris Nanco, midfielder Noah Jensen, and fullback Kwasi Poku. 

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. Coach Bobby discusses his club's final road trip of the regular season, the development of Forge's young talent, and how he feels the club responds to adversity.

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jessica Lisi review Forge FC's 1-1 draw at Pacific FC on Sept. 18, 2022. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and midfielder Alessandro Hojabrpour.

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC ahead of their critical matchup out west against Pacific FC on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and defender Garven Metusala. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming match in Victoria, BC, against Pacific FC on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Anthony is joined by Times Colonist reporter Cleve Dheensaw, who is in Victoria. Also, hear from Forge FC defenders Garven Metusala and Daniel Krutzen. 

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Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge, taking you to Tim Hortons Field to chat with Daniel Krutzen. The Forge defender made his season debut after battling injury and did not miss a beat. Also hear from Krutzen's teammates, Garven Metusala and Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson. Anthony is also joined by One Soccer commentator Adam Jenkins for a whip around the Canadian Premier League.

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi review Forge FC's heated 2-1 win over Cavalry FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Sept. 10, 2022. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and defender Daniel Krutzen. 

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match ahead of Forge FC's home match against Cavalry FC on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Also, hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and defender Dominic Samuel, whose next match will be his 100th in the Canadian Premier League – all with Forge.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming home match against Cavalry FC on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Anthony is also joined by CanPL.ca's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke to help break down the match.

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Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge, and looks at Forge FC's final six matches as the race to the top of the Canadian Premier League table comes down to the wire with familiar faces returning to the Forge lineup. Hear from head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and players Tristan Borges and Aboubacar Sissoko.

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. Coach Bobby discusses his club's return home after a disappointing road trip, the playoff picture heading down the stretch, the challenges Cavalry FC will present this weekend at Tim Hortons Field, and the return of two key pieces to the lineup. 

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi review Forge FC's 1-0 loss in Winnipeg against Valour FC on Sept. 4, 2022. 

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match ahead of Forge FC's away match against Valour FC on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming away match against Valour FC on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. Hear from hall of fame sports journalist Ed Tait, who joins us from Winnipeg. 

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi review Forge FC's 1-0 loss at Valour FC on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and player Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson.

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Anthony Urciuoli provides his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC ahead of their crucial away match with Valour FC on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's pivotal away match against Valour FC on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and goalkeeper Triston Henry, whose next match will be his 100th in the Canadian Premier League. 

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Digital hosts Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi sit down with new Canadian Premier League commissioner Mark Noonan. The trio talk about what appealed to Mark about the CPL, a future women's league, match officiating, VAR, club expansion, and much more.

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's scoreless draw away from home against Atletico Ottawa. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and captain Kyle Bekker.  

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC ahead of their away match against Atletico Ottawa on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and forward David Choiniere.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming away match against Atletico Ottawa on Saturday, Aug. 27. He also chats with Gordon Smith, colour commentator for Atletico Ottawa on TSN1200. Also, hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. 

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Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge and recaps Forge FC's Supie soccer pop-ups in the park this week, with players Alessandro Hojabrpour and Terran Campbell. Also, hear from head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and defender Dominic Samuel on Forge FC's ability to bounce back after a loss. 

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Anthony Urciuoli hosts Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. Coach Bobby discusses his club's training mentality after suffering a disappointing defeat, the potential returns of Chris Nanco and Daniel Krutzen to the lineup, and playing Atletico Ottawa this weekend with first place in the Canadian Premier League table on the line.

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi review Forge FC's 3-1 home loss to York United on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Also, hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and forward Tristan Borges. 

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC ahead of the club's home match with York United on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Also, hear from Forge coach Bobby Smyrniotis and midfielder Aboubacar Sissoko.

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by CanPL.ca's Mitchell Tierney to preview Forge FC's upcoming home match with York United at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge by highlighting Forge FC's Steel City Six up front: Tristan Borges, David Choiniere, Woobens Pacius, Emery Welshman, and Terran Campbell. Hear from a few of The Six, and get the latest on right-back Johnny Grant's return from injury. 

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. Bobby talks Cavalry FC, York United, the return of fullback Johnny Grant, Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson's role with the club, and what it means to play with tempo. 

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 2-1 loss at Cavalry FC on Aug. 12, 2022. Hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and forward Jordan Hamilton and Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC ahead of the club's away match against Cavalry FC on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Also, hear from Forge FC coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming away match at Cavalry FC on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and Calgary Sun and Calgary Herald sports editor Todd Saelhof.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Focus on Forge from Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton this week. Hear from Forge FC midfielder Aboubacar Sissoko and his family's Macine Foundation, which focuses on water accessibility in Mali. Plus, head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis discusses his players' activism off the pitch.

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. Coach Bobby discusses his players' activism off the pitch, Jordan Hamilton's acclimation to the club, and looking for three points at Cavalry FC this week. 

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's home match against HFX Wanderers FC on Aug. 6, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Also, hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and midfielder Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson.

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match ahead of Forge FC's home match against HFX Wanderers FC on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Also, hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and defender Garvin Metusala. 

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Jordan Hamilton chats with Anthony Urciuoli about his decision to join Forge FC, championship aspirations, and how he fits into the club's plans.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming home match at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton against HFX Wanderers FC on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. 

Hear from Gary Griffiths, who covers the Wanderers out east. 

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Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge by looking into the winning culture that's been cultivated by Bobby Smyrniotis and his staff in Hamilton. Also, hear from Forge players Kyle Bekker and Noah Jensen.

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis.

Bobby discusses his club's successful road trip, the next match at home against HFX Wanderers FC, and what it means to build a winning culture. 

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi review Forge FC 4-0 at Atletico Ottawa on July 31, 2022. 

Also, hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and forward Terran Campbell, and Atletico Ottawa head coach Carlos Gonzalez and midfielder Carl Haworth. 

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC, who play at Atletico Ottawa on July 31, 2022.

Also hear from Forge FC head coach and technical Bobby Smyrniotis and fullback Ashtone Morgan.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming away match against Atletico Ottawa on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

Anthony chats with Gordon Smith, colour commentator for Atletico Ottawa on TSN1200. 

Also, hear from Forge FC fullback Ashtone Morgan. 

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 2-1 win at Cavalry FC on July 27, 2022, with the help of CanPL.ca contributor Benedict Rhodes.

Also, hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match ahead of Forge FC's away match against Cavalry FC on July 27, 2022. 

Also hear from Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker and head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC upcoming away match against Cavalry FC on July 27, 2022. 

Anthony is joined by Cavalry FC reporter Todd Saelhoff, the sports editor at the Calgary Sun and Calgary herald. 

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jess Lisi review Forge FC's 3-1 home win over Valour FC. 

Also, hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and forward Terran Campbell. 

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC, who host Valour FC on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's home match with Valour FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

Also, hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and midfielder Alessandro Hojabrpour 

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Go Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis ahead of his club's home match against Valour FC on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field.

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Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge with guest Mitchell Tierney, a reporter with CanPL.ca. 

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Anthony Urciuoli and Jessica Lisi review Forge FC's 5-1 win over FC Edmonton on July 19, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC, ahead of their home match against FC Edmonton Tuesday night at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming home match Tuesday against FC Edmonton at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field.

Also, hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and midfielder Noah Jensen. 

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Focus on Forge as Forge FC begins a week of training ahead of their home match against FC Edmonton on July 19, 2022. 

Anthony is joined by One Soccer play-by-play announcer Adam Jenkins, who called the bizarre moment in Winnipeg where Valour FC's William Akio denied his side a guaranteed goal against HFX Wanderers.

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis on July 12, 2022. 

Bobby discusses whether he feels a responsibility to help grow Canadian soccer, how his club will handle the extensive break, and the role of social media in professional sports. 

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Anthony Urciuoli is joined by analyst Jess Lisi to recap Forge FC's 2-0 win at York United FC on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Also, hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and attacker Woobens Pacius.

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Anthony Urciuoli provides his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC in the club's away match with York United FC on Friday, July 8, 2022. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's away match against York United on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and attacker Tristan Borges.

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Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge and goes on location at the Forge FC Youth Soccer Skills Clinic at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Hear from Forge players-turned-coaches and some potential future Forge FC players.

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis as his club prepares for their away match against York United on Friday, July 8, 2022. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming home match with Atletico Ottawa on July 3, 2022, at 4 p.m. at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Hear from head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and goalkeeper Triston Henry.

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Anthony Urciuoli provides his 3 Keys to the Match as Forge FC host Atletico Ottawa on July 3, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming home match with Atletico Ottawa on July 3, 2022, at 4 p.m. at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Hear from head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and goalkeeper Triston Henry.

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis on July 1, 2022. 

Forge FC next host Atletico Ottawa on Sunday at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you our weekly Focus on Forge segment. He's joined by CanPL.ca's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke to talk Forge FC and the latest in the Canadian Premier League. 

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 1-0 loss to Valour FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and captain Kyle Bekker, who played in his 100th match for Forge. 

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC, who host Valour FC at Tim Hortons Field on Wednesday.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's home match with Valour FC on June 29. It'll be Pride Day at Tim Hortons Field and captain Kyle Bekker's next match will be his 100th for Forge. 

Hear from head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and midfielder Alexander Achinioti-Jonsson.

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Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis.

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Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge and is joined by One Soccer play-by-play announcer Adam Jenkins, who called Forge FC's 3-0 win at HFX Wanderers FC over the weekend. 

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Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 3-0 win at HFX Wanderers FC. Hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and midfielder Noah Jensen. Also, hear from Wanderers coach Stephen Hart and goalkeeper Christian Oxner. 

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match ahead of Forge FC's away match against HFX Wanderers FC on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 2 p.m.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming away match against HFX Wanderers FC on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 2 p.m.

Also, hear from Forge FC attacker Woobens Pacius and head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis.

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Anthony Urciuoli brings you Focus on Forge and is joined by CanPL.ca's Mitchell Tierney to talk Forge FC and the Canadian Premier League. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli goes Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis ahead of his club's away match against HFX Wanderers FC. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 3-0 win over Pacific FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on June 12, 2022. 

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Anthony Urciuoli of the Forge Audio Network provides his 3 Keys to the Match as Forge FC host Pacific FC at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 12 at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's match against Pacific FC at 4 p.m on Sunday, June 12 at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge and is joined by Canpl.ca's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke to discuss Forge FC's effort against Toronto FC. They also look ahead to a marquee CPL matchup this weekend when Forge welcomes first-place Pacific FC to Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton in a 2021 Final rematch. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli and soccer analyst Jess Lisi review Forge FC's loss against Toronto FC in penalties in the 2020 Canadian Championship Final at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match as Forge FC hosts Toronto FC in the 2020 Canadian Championship Final at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on June 4, 2022, at 7 p.m.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming Canadian Championship Final against Toronto FC on June 4, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Anthony chats with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and players Tristan Borges, Ashtone Morgan, Emery Welshman, and Kwasi Poku.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. Forge FC will host Toronto FC on June 4, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton for the Canadian Championship Final.

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Host of the Forge Audio Network, Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge ahead of Forge FC's 2020 Canadian Championship Final against Toronto FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Anthony is joined by One Soccer play-by-play announcer, Adam Jenkins. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 3-2 win at FC Edmonton. Hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and attacker Tristan Borges.

Anthony is also joined by CPL analyst, Benedict Rhodes.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match as Forge FC travels to face FC Edmonton on May 31, 2022. 

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Forge Audio Network host, Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming away match against FC Edmonton on May 31, 2022. 

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In this week's edition of Focus on Forge, Anthony Urciuoli chats with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and goalkeeper Tristan Henry. Anthony is also joined by Adam Jenkins, play-by-play announcer for One Soccer. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli takes fans Behind the Beard with head coach and technical director of Forge FC, Bobby Smyrniotis. 

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Anthony Urciuoli breaks down Forge FC's 3-0 loss at CF Montreal in the 2022 Canadian Championship Quarter-final. Anthony is joined by Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and One Soccer commentator Matt Cullen, who called the match.

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Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match as Forge FC travels to face CF Montreal in the 2022 Canadian Championship Quarter-finals.

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Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's Canadian Championship Quarter-final match against CF Montreal at Saputo Stadium. Also, hear from Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and captain Kyle Bekker.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli provides a Match in Review after Forge FC's dominant 4-0 away win over HFX Wanderers FC.

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Anthony Urciuoli of the Forge Audio Network breaks down Force FC's 3 Keys to the Match against HFX Wanderers FC in Nova Scotia.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's away match against HFX Wanderers FC. Hear from Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis and midfielder Alessandro Hojabrpour.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli puts his Focus on Forge and takes a look at Noah Jensen's early rise in the Forge FC midfield. Hear from Noah, himself, as well as head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis.

Anthony is also joined by CanPL.ca's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli goes Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis on May 17, 2022.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli is joined by Canadian Premier League analyst Jess Lisi to discuss Forge FC's 1-1 draw against Atletico Ottawa at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on May 14, 2022. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC, ahead of their match against Atlético Ottawa at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on May 14, 2022.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's home match against Atlético Ottawa on May 14, 2022, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli takes you Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director, Bobby Smyrniotis. 

Coach Bobby discusses the club's lineup and tactical changes in the Canadian Championship preliminaries, and Forge's 4 p.m. Canadian Premier League match against Atletico Ottawa at Hamilton's Tim Horton's Field on Saturday, May 14, 2022. 

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Forge Audio Network digital host Anthony Urciuoli recaps Forge FC's 2-0 win over CS Mont-Royal Outremont at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton in the preliminary round of the Canadian Championship.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli gives his 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC, as they host CS Mont-Royal Outremont in Canadian Championship preliminary action at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's home match against CS Mont-Royal Outremont in the Canadian Championship preliminaries. 

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Forge Audio Network host, Anthony Urciuoli is joined by Forge FC's Garven-Michee Metusala and One Soccer analyst Oliver Platt ahead of a busy week that includes a Canadian Championship preliminary match against CS Mont-Royal Outremont.

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On the May 9, 2022, edition of Behind the Beard, Forge FC head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis speaks with host, Anthony Urciuoli about his club's home matches this week, beginning with CS Mont-Royal Outremont on Wednesday, May 11 in the Canadian Championship preliminaries.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli recaps Forge FC's 1-0 loss at York United FC on May 7, 2022. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli breaks down the 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC in their away match against York United FC on May 6, 2022.

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli previews the first edition of the 905 Derby this season. Forge FC travels to Toronto to face York United FC on May 6, 2022. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli focuses on Forge FC and is joined by One Soccer's Oliver Platt and Forge head coach and technical director Bobby Smyrniotis. 

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The Forge Audio Network's Anthony Urciuoli goes Behind the Beard with Forge FC head coach and technical director, Bobby Smyrniotis.

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Digital host of the Forge Audio Network, Anthony Urciuoli recaps Forge FC's win over FC Edmont, chats with Andi Petrillo of One Soccer, and looks ahead to Forge's away match against Valour FC.

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Forge Audio Network host Anthony Urciuoli chats with One Soccer host and analyst Andi Petrillo about Forge FC, Canadian soccer, and her career in broadcasting. 

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Digital host of the Forge Audio Network, Anthony Urciuoli reviews Forge FC's 3-0 win over FC Edmonton at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Apr. 23, 2022. 

Anthony is joined by Canadian Premier League analyst Jess Lisi. 

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Digital host of the Forge Audio Network, Anthony Urciuoli breaks down the 3 Keys to the Match for Forge FC, ahead of their home date with FC Edmonton.

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Digital host with the Forge Audio Network, Anthony Urciuoli previews Forge FC's upcoming match with FC Edmonton at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. 

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Digital host of the Forge Audio Network, Anthony Urciuoli talks wind, another slow start for Forge FC, and how the club can finish strong. 

One Soccer analyst Oliver Platt is a guest.

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Forge picked up its first point of the season, playing Cavalry to a 2-2 draw in Forge's 2022 CPL home opener at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

Digital host of the Forge Audio Network, Anthony Urciuoli reviews the match.

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Digital host of the Forge Audio Network, Anthony Urciuoli speaks to Forge FC head coach Bobby Smyrniotis and defender Dominic Samuel ahead of the club's home opener against Cavalry FC.

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Digital host, Anthony Urciuoli recaps Forge FC's Canadian Premier League season-opening loss on the road in British Columbia and looks ahead to Saturday, where Forge will host Cavalry FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario. 

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In this episode, Forge FC's new digital host Anthony Urciuoli introduces The Forge Audio Network. The Forge Audio Network provides Hamilton Forge FC fans with regular news and information coverage, as well as reoccurring podcast series and feature content segments. The Forge Audio Network is available on forgefc.canpl.ca, and via popular on-demand audio platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Alexa, Google Home & more.