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The Official Podcast of the Canadian Premier League, hosted by Kristian Jack and Charlie O’Connor-Clarke.
A jam-packed episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen features thoughts on Vancouver FC's recent wins, Atlético Ottawa's first look under Gustavo Leal, and some midseason awards picks!
Plus, Charlie and Mitchell unpack some CPL stickers and see who can build the best 5-a-side team.
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The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen looks back at the Canadian Championship quarterfinals, diving into how each team fared and how that result might impact their CPL season.
Plus, who are the early leaders in the league's Player of the Year discussion?
On this week's CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitch broke down the weekend's CPL action, and looked ahead to the Canadian Championship quarterfinals.
Plus, with the World Cup wrapping up in Canada, they ask: what will its legacy be?
On this week's CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitchell chat about the recent CPL action, including Forge's big comeback vs. Vancouver and Atlético Ottawa's rise up the table. Plus: how many more goals would this World Cup have had if it had the daylight offside rule?
In a special episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitchell were joined by Inter Toronto coach Mauro Eustáquio at the VW Locker Room at Canada Soccer House Toronto.
The crew chatted World Cup Fever in Canada, shared stories of Canada's first match in Toronto, and offered up a few hot takes for the rest of the tournament.
Charlie and Mitch have World Cup fever this week, in the final CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen before the league enters its June break.
They chat Vancouver FC's possible ascent up the table, ponder which CPL team needs this break the most, and ask: Which current CPL player could make Canada's 2030 FIFA World Cup squad?
This week on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitchell broke down Forge FC's return to the top of the league table.
Then it's storytime, as they chat Canada's World Cup squad and point out some under-the-radar CPL connections to Richie Laryea and Cyle Larin. Plus, a tale of Joel Waterman's road to the pro game.
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back... a little late, but just in time to hand out some quarter-season report cards!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney sat down to discuss each team's start to the 2026 campaign.
Last night, Atlético Ottawa, Vancouver FC & Forge FC learned their first round opponents for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup!
Diego Mejía, Martin Nash and Bobby Smyrniotis joined us to break down their opponents and more.
The 2025 CPL Final was one to remember, as Atlético Ottawa won the North Star Cup in the snow.
In the final CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen of 2025, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney are joined by OneSoccer's Adam Jenkins and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to recap all the madness in Ottawa.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney check in from TD Place ahead of Sunday's CPL Final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC for one final preview!
In our CPL Final Preview episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss how Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC made it to the championship match, and what we can expect from both clubs at TD Place on Sunday!
Join us to break down two action-packed games in the CPL Playoffs on Sunday, and look ahead to next weekend's Contender Semifinal - where Forge FC and Cavalry FC will look to join Atlético Ottawa in the 2025 CPL Final!
Have you ever seen a CPL match quite like that 4th vs 5th Knockout Match between York and Halifax last night on the east coast?
We look back on a wet and wild match at Wanderers Grounds, won by the Nine Stripes, and preview their trip to Calgary on Sunday in the next round. We also look ahead to Forge vs Atlético Ottawa on Sunday, which will determine the host of the 2025 CPL Final!
For the second year in a row, Forge FC are the CPL Shield winners!
On this episode, we recap their historic season, and look ahead to the CPL Playoffs, which kicks off on Wednesday night with Halifax hosting York United in the first knockout match.
It all comes down to this.
Ahead of the final weekend of the 2025 Canadian Premier League regular season, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Joshua Healey team up to preview all four matches, the final pushes for the CPL Shield and home playoff games, and all of the other storylines you need to know about.
On this week's show, the crew breaks down the final two weeks of the CPL Shield race, and take a look at why Cavalry, York and Halifax need to fight so hard for home field advantage, given recent form.
Plus, we wrap up with a few players across the league who might be sneaking into awards contention at the end of the year.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic preview Wednesday night's Canadian Championship final between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver FC, Charlie and Mitchell dicuss York United clinching the final spot in the CPL Playoffs, and Josh Healey stops by to chat about the top young Canadian players in the league this season!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic look back on a potential CPL Shield decider in the capital, and break down all of the top storylines from matchweek 24 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss the top stories in the Canadian Premier League with five weeks remaining in the regular season, and look ahead to two major Canadian Championship second legs coming up midweek!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss the top storylines from week 22 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down the biggest stories from week 20 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down matchweek 19 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season -- including a nine-goal thriller at ATCO Field, Forge beating Atletico Ottawa, and Halifax and Pacific both left searching for answers after a 2-2 draw on Vancouver Island.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down matchweek 18 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season and look ahead to the TELUS Canadian Championship semi-final first legs on Wednesday night!
Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down the biggest stories from around the Canadian Premier League!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney recap the top storylines from matchweek 14 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!
The CPL Newsroom crew is back to recap the lone game of the weekend and look around the league at some of the mid-season favourites for the 2025 CPL Awards!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down a goal-filled matchweek 13 in the Canadian Premier League!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss all the action from week 12 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down everything from week 11 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week ten of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down everything from week nine of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all four matches from week eight of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week seven of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down the three exciting matches from week 6 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all four matches from matchweek five of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss all four matches from matchweek four of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!
Breaking down all four matches from matchweek three of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!
Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney on the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkwagen, to break down all three matches from a weekend in the Canadian Premier League that had no shortage of goals.
Halifax Wanderers FC and Atlético Ottawa jumped into the win column for the first time this season with road wins over York United and Vancouver FC, respectively, while Forge FC stayed perfect with a win away to Pacific.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
The CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, is back for another season! Join Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney to break down all of the action from week one of the 2025 Canadian Premier League campaign.
Atlético Ottawa and Halifax Wanderers FC drew a four-goal thriller in the capital, Forge FC beat Cavalry FC in a CPL Final rematch, Pacific FC started their season with victory over Valour FC, and York United beat Vancouver FC to finish off the opening weekend.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
The draw for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup was conducted Tuesday night, as Cavalry FC and Forge FC learned their first-round opponents for this year's competition.
The CPL's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney were live on YouTube shortly after the draw, as they reacted to the news that Cavalry will take on Pumas UNAM, while Forge play CF Monterrey in a pair of CPL-versus-Liga MX battles.
They were also joined live by Cavalry FC coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. and Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis, who provided their thoughts on the draw, how their squad construction is coming along ahead of the Concacaf campaigns, and what it means to be playing at the highest level. Plus, Wheeldon Jr. provides an update on where Cavalry might be able to host their home leg against Pumas.
For more information on Tuesday's draw, click here.
Cavalry FC have their playoff title at last!
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down the 2024 Canadian Premier League Final, which saw Cavalry FC lift the North Star Cup for the first time in front of their home fans at ATCO Field.
They break down the match itself and listen to postgame reaction from several Cavs stars, as well as the two head coaches Tommy Wheeldon Jr and Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney begin by breaking down Forge FC's win over Atlético Ottawa in the CPL semi-final on Saturday.
They then turn their attention to previewing the upcoming CPL Final, which will see the Hammers visit longtime rivals Cavalry FC at ATCO Field in Calgary on Saturday!
Make sure you tune into that match live on CBC Sports and OneSoccer, with kickoff set for 3 pm ET/1 pm MT!
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down Sunday's wild doubleheader in the CPL Playoffs.
Cavalry FC booked their ticket to the CPL Final, and won the right to host it, with a victory over Forge FC in Hamilton. Atlético Ottawa knocked out York United FC in a crazy game that ended in the league's first penalty shootout.
Kristian Jack joins the show as well to break down the game in Ottawa and look ahead to next weekend's semi-final between Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
On the first 2024 playoff edition of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down York United's victory over Pacific FC in the 4th vs 5th match on Wednesday night.
They also preview a huge weekend to come, with York set to visit Atlético Ottawa in the quarter-final, and Forge FC hosting Cavalry FC in the qualifying semi-final!
Some footage is courtesy of OneSoccer.
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney start by breaking down Tuesday night's win for the Canadian men's national team against Panama in Toronto.
After that they look ahead to The Outcome, presented by TonyBet - the thrilling regular season finale on Saturday that will see four games played at the same time! There are multiple positions in the league table still to be decided, as well as the Golden Boot award!
Watch all of the action this weekend for free on the OneSoccer YouTube channel.
Forge FC are the 2024 Canadian Premier League Shield winners!
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down their regular season title, and the rest of the action from around the league.
Halifax Wanderers FC picked up a point with a late goal at home to Vancouver FC, Cavalry FC smashed Pacific FC in Langford, Forge beat Valour FC in Winnipeg, and York United beat Atlético Ottawa in Toronto before an interesting exchange between the two managers.
At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's top stories.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down all of the action from matchweek 25!
Forge FC put one hand on the CPL Shield with a win over York United, Cavalry FC and Vancouver FC split the points at ATCO Field, Halifax Wanderers FC held Atlético Ottawa to a draw in the capital, and Valour FC launched themselves back into playoff contention with a big Monday night win over Pacific FC.
At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's top stories.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, pres. by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down all four matches from matchweek 24!
Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa clinched playoff spots this weekend, while Cavalry FC are hot on their heels after a big win at York Lions Stadium on Friday night. Valour and Halifax currently chase Pacific FC for the final playoff spot after all three teams drew matches over the weekend, while Vancouver's recent slide has them on the outside looking in at their BC rivals.
At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins as well for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's most talked about stories.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down where every team stands ahead of the final playoff push.
They dive into all eight clubs, looking at the key storylines that will decide which team lifts the CPL Shield and which five will battle it out for the North Star Cup.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all four matches from a busy weekend.
Cavalry beat York United to pick up their fourth win in a row, Ottawa dominated Pacific FC in Langford, and Valour continued their playoff push with a win over Halifax at home. Forge moved to the top of the table on Sunday with a victory over Vancouver FC for their second win of the week, after beating Halifax on Wednesday as well.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all the action from week 18 of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season!
York United moved to the top of the table with their win over Valour and Atlético Ottawa's blowout loss against Forge, Cavalry rejoined the CPL Shield conversation with a win at home against Halifax, and there's frustration at Pacific FC after losing again to rivals Vancouver FC to remain on the outside looking in of the playoff picture.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week 16 of the 2024 season!
There were some big wins in Hamilton, Toronto, and Langford this weekend, and Cavalry climbed into a playoff spot with a needed win in Vanvcouver.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week 15 as the first half of the regular season comes to an end.
At the end of the show producer Benedict Rhodes hopped on for a few final thoughts on Stoppage Time. Make sure you send in your questions and comments, and we'll get to them each week!
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
It's a jam-packed episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen this week, as Charlie and Mitchell preview Canada vs Argentina in the Copa América semifinals, before breaking down all of this weekend's CPL action.
At the end of the show they also look ahead to Forge FC and Pacific FC competing in the Canadian Championship semifinals against Major League Soccer sides Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, respectively.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney chatted all things Canadian men's national team as they prepare for Friday's Copa America quarter-final against Venezuela.
After that, with another week of the Canadian Premier League in the books, the boys went around the league and did a team-by-team roundup of where each club stands at the beginning of July.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney start the show with a full breakdown of Canada at Copa America, before looking back on week eleven of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season!
York United beat Pacific on Wednesday night, Cavalry and Ottawa drew on Friday, Forge beat Valour on Sunday, before the Halifax Wanderers dominated Vancouver FC to pick up their first win of the season to end the weekend.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Mitchell Tierney and guest host Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down week ten of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season!
Friday night saw a wild back-and-forth match between Valour and Pacific in Winnipeg, York ended Atlético Ottawa's historic unbeaten streak on Saturday afternoon, before Forge rescued a point late against the still-winless Halifax Wanderers on Saturday night.
The weekend ended in Kelowna, British Columbia on Sunday, where the CPL played its first ever On Tour match, featuring Vancouver FC and Cavalry FC, as it looks to expand to new communities across the country.
We also discuss the Canadian men's national team's upcoming Copa America matches when producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show for Stoppage Time.
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down a busy week nine!
Halifax and Pacific drew 0-0 at Wanderers Grounds, Cavalry beat their rivals Forge, Ottawa left Winnipeg with three more points, and Vancouver held York to a point in Benjamín Mora's Nine Stripes coaching debut.
We also discuss the Canadian men's national team's games against the Netherlands and France when producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show for Stoppage Time, and answer some questions from our listeners. Send in any questions or comments you have for our mailbag and we'll get to them every week!
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from week eight of the 2024 season!
Forge dominated the 905 Derby once again, Pacific and Cavalry split the points in Langford, Ottawa came from behind very late to extend their record-breaking unbeaten streak, and Valour picked up a win in their first home game of the season.
Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end to ask the hosts some questions on Stoppage Time. Send in any questions or comments you have for our hosts and we'll get to them every week!
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from a goal-filled matchweek seven!
York and interim head coach Mauro Eustáquio beat Halifax at home, Atlético Ottawa defeated a tired Forge side in the capital, and Vancouver came back to win against Pacific in the BC Derby. Rounding out the weekend, Cavalry and Valour split the points in Calgary on Sunday.
Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show for Stoppage Time, where we make our early picks for the CPL Awards through a quarter of the season. Send in any questions or comments you have for our listener mailbag and we'll get to them every week!
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from a thrilling Victoria Day long weekend!
Ottawa beat Pacific to stay undefeated on the season, Vancouver won away to Forge FC for the first time, Cavalry and York each took home a point after an action-packed draw at ATCO Field, and Valour beat Halifax for their first victory of 2024.
Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show for Stoppage Time, and a quick rapid fire round. Send in any questions or comments you have for our listener mailbag and we'll get to them every week!
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On our weekly recap show here on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from matchweek five!
York came from a goal down to beat Valour at home, Halifax and Cavalry played out a chippy draw, it was scoreless in Langford between Pacific and Forge, and Vancouver and Ottawa split the points in Langley.
Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end as we answer some questions from the weekly listener mailbag. Send in any questions or comments you have for our hosts and we'll get to them every week!
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On our week four recap here on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all three games from an exciting weekend across the country.
Cavalry dominated Vancouver at ATCO Field, Pacific stayed undefeated by beating York, and Ottawa defeated Valour comfortably for the second time in just a few days. We also preview the Canadian Championship quarter-finals, ahead of the first legs this week!
Producer Benedict Rhodes joins as well as we finish the show by diving into the weekly listener mailbag. Send in any questions or comments you have for our hosts and we'll get to them every week!
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On our matchday three recap here on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all four games from the round three of the 2024 season.
York United dominated Vancouver at home for their first win of the season, Atlético Ottawa picked up three big points in Halifax, Forge beat Valour on a late goal from Noah Jensen, and Cavalry were held to a scoreless draw at home against Pacific.
Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show as we get into the weekly listener mailbag. Send in any questions or comments you have for our hosts and we'll get to them every week!
Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all four games from the second weekend of the 2024 season.
Forge beat York in Toronto, Vancouver and Pacific stay perfect at home, and Cavalry score late in the capital to earn a draw against Atlético Ottawa.
Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show as we dive into the listener mailbag and a few rapid fire questions. Send in any questions or comments you have for our hosts and we'll get to them every week!
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back for another season! In our matchday one recap, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the top stories from the opening weekend of the season, including comeback victories in Ottawa and Hamilton, a scoring outburst in Langley, and a close contest in Langford.
At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins the show as we dive into the listener mailbag. Send in any questions or comments you have for our hosts and we'll get to them every week!
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.
Valour FC underwent a near-total rebuild this off-season under head coach Phil Dos Santos, and now the question is whether this new influx of talent can reignite the league’s last-place team in 2023.
This is the final edition on our CPL season preview series of the CPL newsroom presented by Volkswagen — thank you for listening, watching and interacting along the way!
It's back out to the west coast today as Charlie and Mitchell take a deep dive on all the movement at Vancouver FC ahead of the club's second season in the Canadian Premier League.
Our team-by-team season preview series wraps up on Wednesday with Valour FC!
We begin this week with the sixth of our team-by-team season previews, as Charlie and Mitchell take a deep look at Atlético Ottawa after a fascinating -- and busy -- off-season in the capital.
In the fifth of eight team previews on the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney ask and answer five key questions about York United FC.
Check back on Monday for our Atlético Ottawa season preview!
On day four of our team-by-team season previews, Charlie and Mitchell dive into all things Pacific FC. After a disappointing second half of last season, and some major departures over the winter, there's a lot to talk about on Vancouver Island.
Come back tomorrow for our York United preview!
Back for day three of our team-by-team season previews, Charlie and Mitchell break down the off-season in Halifax and discuss what the next step for Patrice Gheisar and the Wanderers might look like in 2024 after a wildly successful 2023.
Check back tomorrow for our Pacific preview!
In part two of our eight-part 2024 CPL season preview series, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney put 10 minutes on the clock to answer five key questions about North Star Cup champions Forge FC ahead of their first match on April 13.
Check back every day for the rest of the CPL teams!
In part one of our eight-part 2024 CPL season preview series, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney put 10 minutes on the clock to answer five key questions about Cavalry FC ahead of their first match on April 13.
Check back every day for the rest of the CPL teams!
Join the CPL Newsroom crew for their instant reaction and analysis of the draw for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup.
CPL sides Forge FC and Cavalry FC will compete with some of the region's top sides, from Club América to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, as they bid for continental glory. Forge will take on Liga MX giants Chivas Guadalajara, while Cavalry head to Florida for a matchup with Orlando City SC.
Forge FC won a fourth Canadian Premier League championship on Saturday at Tim Hortons Field, beating Cavalry FC in an instant classic final that saw three outstanding goals all scored in extra time.
To look back on the spectacle, the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen reconvened on Monday night to break down every moment of the 2023 Final. Kristian Jack takes us through the whole hour and a half and is joined first by co-hosts Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney, before hearing from Forge FC digital host Mackenzie Barwell, Barton St. Battalion leader RJ Harrison, Forge head coach Bobby Smyrniotis, and OneSoccer personalities Adam Jenkins and Jordan Wilson.
Throughout the show we also hear plenty of (occasionally champagne-soaked) reaction from Forge and Cavalry after the whistle on Saturday in Hamilton.
Some clips courtesy of OneSoccer.
With Cavalry FC's 2-1 win over Pacific FC on Saturday, they're headed for the CPL Final next weekend to take on Forge FC. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney sat down shortly after the semifinal to analyze and react to the game, plus briefly preview the matchup for the Final.
After an unbelievable Saturday in the CPL Playoffs, the Newsroom crew is back to recap both of the fascinating matches. Host Kristian Jack is joined first by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, who was on the ground in Halifax as the Wanderers fell 1-0 to Pacific FC. Later, Mitchell Tierney joins to recap Forge FC's win over Cavalry FC at ATCO Field, which means Forge will be hosting the CPL Final at Tim Hortons Field later this month.
Also, we hear from plenty of players and coaches from the four teams involved who reacted to both games.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
With just one matchweek left in the CPL's regular season, the Newsroom crew is back to break down the penultimate weekend that saw plenty of interesting storylines, from Halifax Wanderers' home win to York United's table-turning triumph over Atlético Ottawa.
Some clips courtesy of OneSoccer.
After a brief hiatus, the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back! And we have to start by congratulating Cavalry FC on officially becoming 2023 regular season champions. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and Benedict Rhodes as they recap Week 24 in the CPL, including Cavalry's triumph, Forge's big win over Pacific, Vancouver's comeback triumph against Halifax and Valour's late winner at Atlético Ottawa.
Plus, KJ is joined by newly-crowned title-winning head coach of Cavalry, Tommy Wheeldon Jr., for a chat about what's made his team special this year.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
The Labour Day long weekend was a fun one in the Canadian Premier League, and the CPL Newsroom pres. by Volkswagen is back on a Tuesday to recap all four games from week 21.
Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts this week, but he's joined in turn by Mitchell Tierney, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, Benedict Rhodes, and -- in a reversal of roles -- Kristian Jack to break down all the action, including York United's colossal win in Halifax, Woobens Pacius' hat-trick heroics in Vancouver, and the thrilling Atlético Ottawa-Cavalry encounter at TD Place.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
Week 20 is over and we have a little separation -- at the top of the table, at least. The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is here again to break down all four matches from the weekend, as the league enters the final quarter of the regular season.
Host Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke to talk Cavalry's top-of-the-table triumph vs. Pacific, Alex Gangué-Ruzic to chat Atlético Ottawa and Forge's 0-0 stalemate, Benedict Rhodes to break down Halifax Wanderers' big win over Valour, and Mitchell Tierney to recap York United's season-saving comeback against Vancouver FC.
Plus, of course, some more quick-fire awards discussion.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
After Week 19, we're no closer to knowing how the CPL title race will end up this year. On Monday's Newsroom show presented by Volkswagen, the gang returns as usual to break down the four matches from around the league, including Vancouver FC's dramatic B.C. Derby win, Atlético Ottawa's triumph in Winnipeg, Cavalry FC's big home win over York United, and of course a fiery draw between Forge FC and Halifax Wanderers.
Plus, a little bit of rapid-fire CPL Awards talk at the end of each segment...
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
Is this the most exciting era in the Canadian Premier League's history? The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is here to discuss this week, as Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and Mitchell Tierney. The gang break down all four matches from Week 18, including a wild Valour FC comeback, a big win in Halifax, a circus of a 905 Derby and a smash-and-grab Atlético Ottawa result at Pacific.
Hear from coaches and players across the league as we round up all the drama and storylines from across the country.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen returns to break down Week 17, as Charlie O'Connor-Clarke is joined by Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes, Alex Gangué-Ruzic and Mitchell Tierney again to recap the four-game weekend across Calgary, Ottawa, Vancouver and Halifax.
Plus, don't worry: Kristian Jack does make an appearance, with a couple of excellent interviews from the Wanderers Grounds on Monday.
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back after a brief absence to recap Week 16 -- and what a week it was. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Mitchell Tierney and Alex Gangué-Ruzic to discuss Forge's win over Vancouver FC, the Halifax Wanderers' triumph at York, Pacific's big win in Winnipeg and Atlético Ottawa's victory over Cavalry. Plus, Kristian and Charlie react to Monday's news of Forge fullback Ashtone Morgan's retirement.
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen returns for a Monday night episode after Week 14 in the CPL, which was full of twists, turns and controversy. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts as Benedict Rhodes, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all four games from the weekend.
Plus, Benedict gives us a primer for the Women's World Cup starting this week, and the gang all convenes at the end to give some CPL midseason award picks...
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
Another Monday, another CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke is the host this week, as the show kicks off with a roundtable on the Canadian men's national team's penalty shootout loss to the United States at the Gold Cup -- with Charlie, Mitchell Tierney, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic.
After that, Charlie, Mitchell, AGR and Benedict Rhodes (who also gives his thoughts on the Canadian women's national team's World Cup squad) break down the action across all four Canadian Premier League matches in Week 13, as Vancouver, Cavalry, Atlético Ottawa and Forge all banked big wins.
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen returns for a Tuesday evening show, where the gang begins by wrapping up the Canadian men's national team's group stage finale vs. Cuba at the Gold Cup. Kristian Jack, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, Mitchell Tierney and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke discuss the Gold Cup campaign so far and then set up Sunday night's quarter-final against the United States.
In the second half of the show, the crew also breaks down all four CPL matches from the weekend, including Halifax Wanderers' dramatic late win over Forge, an entertaining Pacific-Atlético Ottawa draw, and away wins for Cavalry and York United over Valour and Vancouver, respectively.
After an outstanding Week 11 in the Canadian Premier League, the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen reconvenes to recap a wild weekend. Kristian Jack hosts and is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Benedict Rhodes and Alex Gangué-Ruzic to break down the three games from the weekend, including Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa's insane seven-goal thriller at Tim Hortons Field.
Plus, Cavalry FC manager Tommy Wheeldon Jr. joins live to chat about his side's progress in 2023 so far.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
Week 10 of the Canadian Premier League has come and gone, which means the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back to recap another electric quartet of matches. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts this week as he's joined by Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to discuss big wins on home turf for Valour FC, Halifax Wanderers, Atlético Ottawa and Pacific FC, plus a brief pause for reflecting on the Canadian men's national team's Nations League defeat to the United States.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is here for a special Friday live show to celebrate the Canadian men's national team advancing to the Concacaf Nations League Final! Charlie O'Connor-Clarke is joined by Mitchell Tierney and, live from Las Vegas, Kristian Jack to recap Canada's win over Panama, and preview this Sunday's final against the United States.
With Week 9 in the Canadian Premier League now in the books, the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back as usual to recap some major shifts in the league table.
Halifax Wanderers are on the board with their first win of the year, while Pacific FC climbed to the top of the table with a gutsy win at Forge FC. York United, meanwhile, stretched their unbeaten run to five with a win over Atlético Ottawa on Pride Night, while Cavalry FC took all the spoils over Vancouver FC at home. Plus, Halifax head coach Patrice Gheisar joins Kristian Jack to discuss his side's big day on Saturday.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
After a record-breaking Week 8 in the CPL, the Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back to discuss 18 goals across five games including nine in the B.C. Derby. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alex Gangué-Ruzic -- as well as special guest, Atlético Ottawa star Ollie Bassett -- to kick off the month of June and discuss the happenings around the league.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
The Canadian Premier League has officially reached the quarter mark of the 2023 season, and the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back to recap all the action. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts this week with KJ away, and the usual crew of Benedict Rhodes, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and Mitchell Tierney returns to discuss fascinating wins for Forge FC and York United, as well as some close-fought draws in the two games in B.C.
Plus, a celebration of Cavalry FC goalkeeper Marco Carducci, in honour of his 100th game with the club.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen: It was an action-packed sixth week of the Canadian Premier League, and the CPL Newsroom crew is back again to break down big wins for York United and Cavalry FC as well as draws for Pacific, Valour, Forge, and Vancouver FC.
CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen: After an action-packed Week 5 in the Canadian Premier League, the Newsroom crew returns to break it all down. Host Kristian Jack brings in Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to discuss big wins for Atlético Ottawa and Pacific FC, a competitive Forge FC triumph, and a controversial Cavalry-Halifax draw in what will go down as the highest-scoring weekend in CPL history so far.
The CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, returns to discuss the fourth week of Canadian Premier League action. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, Mitchell Tierney and Benedict Rhodes to recap a weekend where Pacific FC dominated Atlético Ottawa, Vancouver FC welcomed a sell-out crowd to Langley for the first time, and Forge FC claimed the spoils in the 905 Derby.
The CPL Newsroom crew is back to recap Week 3 in the Canadian Premier League; Kristian Jack is joined as usual by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to discuss all four games. Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers were both held to a draw in their home openers, while Forge FC and York United both claimed tight wins away from home in another fascinating weekend.
Join the CPL Newsroom crew to recap the second weekend of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season! We break down all four matches as always, including the first goal and victory in Vancouver FC history!
Join us to recap all of the action from the opening weekend of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season! We break down all four matches, and hear from players and coaches from every team, as well as look forward to a busy week ahead.
Join the CPL Newsroom crew for their first show of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season! We'll discuss everything you need to know ahead of the first weekend of matches - including our predictions for the league champion and each of the end-of-season award winners.
On episode five of our Black History Month Conversations series, host Jordan Wilson is joined by former Pacific FC head coach Pa-Modou Kah. Kah, now an assistant coach at MLS side Charlotte FC, speaks to Wilson about his playing and coaching career, growing up in The Gambia and Norway, and the opportunities for Black coaches in the professional game, among other things.
On episode four of our Black History Month Conversations series, Jordan Wilson is joined by Pacific FC right back Kunle Dada-Luke. They discuss the successful beginning to Dada-Luke's professional career, his past in the sport, and some of his big aspirations for the future, among other things.
On episode three of our Black History Month Conversations series, Jordan Wilson is joined by Valour FC and Haiti defender Andrew Jean-Baptiste. The two discuss AJB growing up in New York, his path and journey in the professional game, and some important people who made a difference in his career, among other things.
In episode two of our Black History Month Conversations series, OneSoccer's Jordan Wilson speaks to Forge FC defender, and longtime friend of his, Ashtone Morgan. The two discuss Morgan's playing career, his roots and family heritage, and take some trips down memory lane, among other things.
In episode one of our Black History Month Conversations series, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack speaks to former York United midfielder, and now OneSoccer analyst, Jordan Wilson. Wilson introduces this new series, which he will be hosting, and chats with Kristian about his playing career and recent transition into a career in media, among other things.
In the latest episode of Beyond The Pitch, Kristian Jack sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Canadian Men's National Team defender Joel Waterman, fresh off his time with Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
They discuss Joel's career trajectory, from being drafted by Cavalry FC into the Canadian Premier League, to moving up to MLS with CF Montreal, and cracking the Canada squad that went to play in Qatar.
Forge FC were crowned 2022 Canadian Premier League champions on Sunday night with a 2-0 win over Atlético Ottawa in the Final. To recap an incredible weekend in the nation's capital, the crew of Mitchell Tierney, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic convenes to discuss all the details of the match. Plus, OneSoccer commentator Adam Jenkins joins as a special guest to give his thoughts on the occasion.
Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer.
The 2022 Canadian Premier League Final is set: Atlético Ottawa will host Forge FC at TD Place next Sunday, Oct. 30. Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke were on the ground in Hamilton and Ottawa, respectively, for the second legs of each semifinal, and they converge on Monday -- along with the usual crew of Benedict Rhodes, Mitchell Tierney, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic -- to break it all down and preview the upcoming Final. Plus, 2022 Golden Boot winner Alejandro Díaz joined KJ for a special chat ahead of this Friday's CPL Awards night.
1:00 - Forge topple Cavalry at Tim Hortons Field, qualify for fourth straight CPL Final
34:00 - Golden Boot winner Alejandro Díaz joins Kristian Jack
43:20 - Players' Player of the Year finalists revealed
44:10 - Ottawa hold off Cavalry to advance at home
1:02:21 - Who is the favourite for the Final?
The 2022 Canadian Premier League playoffs are underway, as the first legs of the semifinals went down on Saturday in Calgary and Langford. Kristian Jack, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic converge once more to break it all down, hear from some of the coaches and players involved, and preview next weekend's second legs (plus, World Cup sticker packs return!).
1:30 - Cavalry and Forge score a goal apiece at ATCO Field
25:25 - Atlético Ottawa take a massive 2-0 lead over Pacific at Starlight Stadium
55:40 - Making five-a-side teams with World Cup stickers
The 2022 regular season is over, and the CPL Playoffs are set to begin. To wrap up the campaign and preview the semifinals, the whole gang of Kristian Jack, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic teams up to give CanPL.ca's top 10 goals of the year, as well as each panelist's Best XI for the 2022 regular season campaign.
Note: The audio portion of the podcast only includes the Team of the Year & playoff preview segments. For the top 10 goals, check out the show on YouTube.
The four playoff-bound sides are all set as Forge FC, Cavalry FC, and Pacific FC all won over the weekend to join Atlético Ottawa in the postseason with one matchweek left. Mitchell Tierney hosts this week alongside Charlie O'Connor-Clarke to break down the four matches across the CPL.
4:48 - Cavalry eliminate Valour at Spruce Meadows (with Benedict Rhodes) 16:30 - HFX Wanderers fall to Atleti in the Maritimes 26:15 - Nathan Ingham joins to chat Atlético Ottawa 39:05 - Forge clinch their spot with win vs. York United 47:20 - Pacific score early to see off Edmonton (with Alex Gangué-Ruzic)
Be sure to check out the ComeOn! Predictor at CanPL.ca/Predictor.
Atlético Ottawa are the first CPL team to clinch a playoff spot, and the Canadian men's national team was back in action against Qatar and Uruguay, so Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke are back and joined by special guests to break it all down.
2:20 - Pacific beat HFX Wanderers in the rain (with Mitchell Tierney) 8:20 - Mo Babouli thrills again vs. Valour (with Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic) 20:55 - Atleti beat Cavalry at Spruce Meadows to lock up playoff spot 28:50 - FC Edmonton snag draw; are we worried about Forge? (with Benedict Rhodes) 38:40 - CanMNT roundtable with AGR & Joshua Kloke 1:08:20 - Panini World Cup sticker pack five-a-side teams with AGR, Mitchell, Benedict & Charlie
Be sure to check out the ComeOn! Predictor at CanPL.ca/Predictor. Joshua Kloke's book, The Voyageurs, is available in bookstores Oct. 4.
The race to the finish is getting closer in the CPL, and the Canadian men's national team is gearing up for the World Cup with this week's camp in Europe. Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke are joined by plenty of guests this week to break it all down (and open some World Cup sticker packs...).
2:39 - Forge and Pacific draw at Starlight Stadium
11:57 - Ollie Bassett, Atlético Ottawa rescue a point vs. Valour (with Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic)
22:59 - Cavalry win AL Classico vs. FC Edmonton (with Benedict Rhodes)
29:45 - York, HFX settle for scoreless draw (with Mitchell Tierney)
40:00 - CanMNT roundtable with AGR & Oliver Platt
1:03:58 - Panini World Cup sticker pack five-a-side teams with AGR, Mitchell, Benedict & Charlie
Be sure to check out the CPL's Play As You Are auction for the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity at CanPL.ca/Pride, as well as the ComeOn! Predictor at CanPL.ca/Predictor.
Another intense weekend in the Canadian Premier League means another week of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosted by Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke.
3:15 - Forge beat Cavalry in heated Tim Hortons Field clash; 14:10 - David Choinière of Forge FC joins live; 26:35 - Pacific and Atlético Ottawa share points on Van Isle (with Mitchell Tierney); 38:05 - Valour fall short at Wanderers Grounds (with Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic); 46:40 - The Babouli and DeRo show at York Lions Stadium (with Benedict Rhodes); 56:05 - Standings update & ComeOn! Predictor
Be sure to check out the CPL's Play As You Are auction for the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity at CanPL.ca/Pride, as well as the ComeOn! Predictor at CanPL.ca/Predictor.
As the CPL playoff race heats up, the CanPL.ca Newsroom team is back once more to break down Labour Day weekend's matches, as well as the Canadian women's national team's camp in Australia.
3:35 - Valour climb into playoffs with two 1-0 wins vs. Forge (with Mitchell Tierney) 20:51 - FC Edmonton hold Atlético Ottawa to 0-0 draw at TD Place 28:46 - York United take down Pacific on Van Isle 31:22 - York defender Dominick Zator joins live 46:45 - HFX, Cavalry play out 0-0 at Wanderers Grounds (with Benedict Rhodes) 55:20 - CanWNT beat Australia twice (with Benedict) 1:00:05 - Standings update & ComeOn! Predictor
Be sure to check out the CPL's Play As You Are auction for the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity at CanPL.ca/Pride, as well as the ComeOn! Predictor at CanPL.ca/Predictor.
The CanPL.ca Newsroom returns for Week 21 of the CPL season, as Mitchell Tierney and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke discuss the playoff race heating up and all the other matches from the weekend.
3:06 -- Mark Noonan named CPL commissioner and CEO of Canadian Soccer Business 5:55 -- Atlético Ottawa and Forge play to 0-0 draw at TD Place 17:14 -- Valour's big win over Pacific FC with Benedict Rhodes 30:00 -- Rocco Romeo of Valour joins the show 39:34 -- FC Edmonton return home and beat HFX Wanderers 50:55 -- Cavalry's "electric" win vs. York United 59:50 -- Standings update & ComeOn! Predictor
Be sure to check out the CPL's Play As You Are auction for the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity at CanPL.ca/Pride, as well as the ComeOn! Predictor at CanPL.ca/Predictor.
The CanPL.ca Newsroom returns for Week 20 of the CPL season, as Mitchell Tierney and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke discuss all that's happened around the league.
3:15 -- Breaking news! Pacific FC sign striker Jordan Brown 4:30 -- York United claim 905 Derby spoils vs. Forge FC 15:20 -- Pacific FC head to Costa Rica for Concacaf League R16 Leg 2 (ft. guest Jordan Brown) 29:25 -- HFX Wanderers get past 10-man Pacific at home 33:50 -- Nathan MacKinnon brought the Stanley Cup to Wanderers Grounds! 37:42 -- Atlético Ottawa's massive week vs. Cavalry and HFX 50:50 -- Eddies claim an away point vs. Valour 57:40 -- CPL standings and ComeOn! Predictor
Plenty to talk about on this week's CanPL.ca Newsroom, as Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke return once more to break down all the matches and headlines in Week 19 of the Canadian Premier League.
1:55 -- Cavalry FC's dramatic win over Forge FC with Benedict Rhodes 13:45 -- Cavalry manager Tommy Wheeldon Jr. joins live 27:40 -- Pacific FC take down Atlético Ottawa 1-0 36:36 -- Concacaf League round of 16 preview with Mitchell Tierney 43:10 -- A new look for HFX Wanderers vs. Valour FC 50:02 -- York United's crazy victory vs. FC Edmonton 59:05 -- CPL standings update and ComeOn! Predictor
Plenty to talk about on this week's CanPL.ca Newsroom, as Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke return to chat about all the matches and recent headlines in Week 18 of the Canadian Premier League.
2:45 -- Forge FC & Woobens Pacius win sixth straight vs. HFX Wanderers 13:36 -- Why did Jordan Hamilton choose Forge? 18:40 -- Valour's two-win week with Alexander Gangué-Ruzic 28:35 -- Special guest: Valour head coach Phil Dos Santos 44:30 -- What's up with Cavalry FC? With Benedict Rhodes 49:33 -- Atlético Ottawa's wet and wild win vs. FC Edmonton 58:06 -- Standings recap & ComeOn! CPL Predictor
Plenty to talk about on this week's CanPL.ca Newsroom, as Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke are back to discuss all the matches and headlines in the Canadian Premier League.
2:12 -- Aribim Pepple to Luton Town 5:23 -- Atlético Ottawa 0-4 Forge FC with Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic 16:55 -- League1 BC Finals recap with AGR 19:12 -- HFX Wanderers 2-4 York United 28:30 -- Valour FC 1-2 Pacific FC with Benedict Rhodes 37:50 -- Concacaf League chat with Pacific FC's Marco Bustos 48:50 -- Cavalry FC 2-0 FC Edmonton with Mitchell Tierney 59:10 -- Week 18 preview & ComeOn! Predictor
After another epic weekend in the Canadian Premier League, the Newsroom team returned on Monday for another recap of all the goings-on around the league.
KJ and Charlie kick us off from York Lions Stadium, where Atlético Ottawa produced a massive 3-0 away victory over a frustrated York United (2:09). Then, Benedict Rhodes joins the show to recap a 1-1 draw between HFX Wanderers FC and FC Edmonton from Halifax (18:20), shortly before the boys are also joined by special guest Mateo Restrepo, who played his final game for the Wanderers on Saturday before he heads off to medical school (25:50).
From there, it's back to Ontario for a discussion around Forge FC's 3-1 win over Valour FC on Saturday, with the help of Mitchell Tierney (38:12), as well as Pacific FC's big win over Cavalry FC on Friday night (49:00).
Finally, the crew looks ahead to Tuesday night, when Pacific will be in Jamaica to begin their Concacaf League journey against Waterhouse FC, as we hear from players as well as James Merriman on what it'll mean to them as a club (57:25).
The Newsroom team is back for a rare Wednesday afternoon show, with four more Canadian Premier League matches to discuss from the past week.
With Kristian away, Mitchell Tierney and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke host this episode, starting in Hamilton where Forge FC exploded for a club-record 5-1 win over FC Edmonton on Tuesday night (6:55). Then, it's off to Calgary to recap a surprising win for York United at Cavalry FC to end a lengthy streak for both sides (15:45).
Mitchell and Charlie then return to Ontario for a full breakdown of York's 4-2 loss to Pacific FC on Friday night (24:10), before heading back to Spruce Meadows for Mitchell's thoughts on Cavalry's 3-0 win over HFX Wanderers last Thursday (36:10).
Finally, Benedict Rhodes joins the show to wrap things up, beginning with a quick preview of Wednesday night's rescheduled Atlético Ottawa versus Valour FC contest (43:40). The show ends with a recap of the Canadian women's national team's run in the Concacaf W Championship, which ended Monday night with a 1-0 loss in the final to the United States (52:00).
In the latest edition of Beyond The Pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack chats with William Akio as he makes his move to Europe after being sold by Valour FC to Scottish Premiership side Ross County FC.
The two delve into the move and Akio's past, including how he came to join Valour FC, his experience with the South Sudan national team, and the story behind his trademark celebration.
The Newsroom team is back with four more Canadian Premier League matches to break down from an exciting Week 14 in the league.
Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke begin in Winnipeg, where Valour FC beat HFX Wanderers FC even in spite of William Akio's viral first-half miss (2:34). After that, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic hops on the show to chat about a top-of-the-table chess match between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC (13:45), and then Mitchell Tierney arrives to discuss Forge's 905 Derby triumph and contemplate what's going wrong with York United (23:30).
It's then off to Clarke Stadium, as Benedict Rhodes joins to break down Pacific FC's 3-2 win over FC Edmonton (36:48), and then this week's special guest, Pacific winger Josh Heard, joins as well to give his thoughts on his team's progression this year as it returns to the win column (41:55).
Finally, Benedict returns to the show for a little Canadian women's national team talk as they continue their run at the Concacaf W Championship (50:52).
After a scintillating Canada Day weekend in the Canadian Premier League, the CanPL.ca Newsroom is back to get you caught up on all the storylines from five matches within the past week.
Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke begin at Tim Hortons Field, where Forge FC lost to both Valour and Atlético Ottawa in a pair of 1-0 results. They first break down Valour's win on Wednesday, which spoiled the party as Kyle Bekker celebrated his 100th game for Forge (3:03) before moving on to Atleti's big -- and controversial -- triumph on Sunday (8:35).
Atlético Ottawa CEO Fernando López then joins the show as its special guest to discuss the bright start to 2022 for his club, as well as the progress they've made since 2020 (16:10), before KJ and Charlie are joined by Mitchell Tierney to recount Ottawa's first win of the week from last Thursday at HFX Wanderers (29:05). The trio then move on to Clarke Stadium, where they recap a massive win for FC Edmonton over York United on Canada Day (33:20).
Finally, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic drops by to help relive a fascinating heavyweight bout between Pacific FC and Cavalry FC on Thursday night in Langford (48:18), before giving his thoughts on the Canadian women's national team as they prepare for the Concacaf W Championship beginning this week in Mexico (58:54).
After a thrilling weekend in CPL action, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke are back on Monday to recount all the highs and lows of the football played across the country.
They begin out west at Starlight Stadium, as Benedict Rhodes comes on the show to discuss a club-record 3-0 away victory for HFX Wanderers FC over Pacific FC (4:05). From there, it's onto another big win on the road -- this time for Valour FC, who beat York United 3-1 on Sunday. Mitchell Tierney is on first to recap what he saw from York Lions Stadium (20:41), and then Valour head coach Phil Dos Santos dials in live after training to chat about a big result for his team (30:43).
Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins next to chat Cavalry FC's 3-1 win over FC Edmonton (43:14), and he also provides his thoughts on a disappointing exit for the Canadians at the Concacaf Men's U-20 Championship on Sunday against Guatemala (51:32). Finally, Benedict returns to recap his experience at BMO Field on Sunday, as the Canadian women's national team drew 0-0 with South Korea in their final contest before the Concacaf W Championship.
With another CPL weekend in the books, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke are here again to break down the goings-on around the league.
First off, it's a trip out east to Halifax, where HFX Wanderers FC fell 3-0 to Forge FC in a dominant match for the Hamilton side; Benedict Rhodes joins the show to discuss how it all went down (2:48). Then, we move over to Alberta, where FC Edmonton are rejoicing after their first win of the 2022 season -- a 1-0 triumph over Atlético Ottawa. Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic comes on to add some context and explain why it was such a special moment for Alan Koch and the Eddies (17:35).
Lastly, the gang heads back to York Lions Stadium for a chat about York United and Pacific's 0-0 draw over the weekend (32:55). OneSoccer's Adam Jenkins is the show's special guest this week, as he helps break down Pacific and York, before a brief preview of the Nine Stripes' upcoming Canadian Championship semifinal clash on Wednesday against the Vancouver Whitecaps (38:40).
The CanPL.ca Newsroom returns for a special Thursday edition to wrap up five games in the Canadian Premier League, plus plenty of other news from around the league. Mitchell Tierney and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke host this episode, and they start in the nation's capital to recap Atlético Ottawa and York United's 0-0 draw (2:13).
From there, they move on to Forge's dominant 3-0 win over Pacific, with some additional thoughts and insight from Benedict Rhodes (12:55). After that, it's back to York United, as the club's President and GM Angus McNab joins live from New York to discuss Diyaeddine Abzi's recently-announced big move to French Ligue 2 side Pau FC as well as Lowell Wright's call-up to the Canadian U-20 side (20:50).
Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic then dials into the show to break down HFX Wanderers' comeback win over FC Edmonton on Tuesday night (34:45), before Mitchell and Charlie see out the last two Week 10 matches, a pair of wins for Cavalry that sent them to the top of the standings (43:55).
Finally, the show ends with a little more Canada U-20 talk, as Mitchell and Charlie discuss all six CPLers that went down to Honduras for the Concacaf U-20 Men's Championship, and what it means for the league and the national team program (53:15).
In the latest episode of Beyond The Pitch, Kristian Jack sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Canadian Men's National Team winger Junior Hoilett as the CANMNT prepare for their first World Cup Finals appearance since 1986.
The pair discuss Junior’s career, with notable stops in the Premier League and Europe, what it means to him to play for Canada, his favourite managers over the years, and his thoughts on the CANMNT and their date with destiny.
In the latest episode of Beyond The Pitch, Kristian Jack sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Canadian Men's National Team and Portuguese Primeira Liga club FC Porto Midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, only days ahead of the Concacaf Nations League match vs. Curaçao as the CanMNT prepare for their first World Cup Finals appearance since 1986.
The pair discuss Stephen's career, with notable stops in Mexico and Europe, what it means to him to play for Canada, THAT goal in the Iceteca, and what he thinks it will take for the CanMNT to make some noise in Qatar.
As usual, the CanPL.ca Newsroom is back this week to recap yet another remarkable weekend for the Canadian Premier League's clubs. Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke start, of course, in Hamilton for all the reaction, analysis, and interviews you could want from a thrilling 2020 Canadian Championship Final between Forge FC and Toronto FC (1:56).
Benedict Rhodes joins the show at the end of the Forge-TFC chat to give his thoughts (18:22), before helping break down a dramatic 1-1 draw at IG Field between Valour FC and FC Edmonton (19:40). From Winnipeg, they head to the nation's capital as Mitchell Tierney comes in to discuss an entertaining triumph with a late winner for Atlético Ottawa over league-leaders Pacific FC (27:09). To cap off the Ottawa discussion, Atleti boss Carlos González drops by the show to give his own thoughts on his side's first third of the season and recent run of form (33:36).
For the final CPL match of the weekend, a 1-0 win for HFX Wanderers over York United in Halifax, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins to explain just what's going on for both teams after an interesting tactical battle (46:20).
Finally, the show comes full circle as KJ and Charlie end with a brief discussion of the inherent drama of a penalty shootout -- particularly that which decided Saturday's final -- including some thoughts from Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg from the immediate aftermath of his side's victory (59:10).
Once more, the CanPL.ca Newsroom is back to catch you up on all the recent action around the Canadian Premier League. This week, it's Mitchell Tierney and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosting as Kristian Jack enjoys some much-deserved time off.
They begin at York Lions Stadium, where Charlie was on hand to cover Cavalry FC's 1-0 win over York United (4:00). From there, they head out west to Starlight Stadium for a discussion about a wild 2-2 draw between Pacific FC and Valour FC (14:20).
Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic then joins the show to break down Pacific's loss on penalties to York their midweek Canadian Championship clash (25:17) as well as how York might stack up against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the semifinal (30:20). Mitchell and Charlie then go on to recap the other three quarterfinal matchups -- Cavalry's narrow shootout loss to the Whitecaps (33:11), HFX Wanderers FC's close-fought defeat at home against Toronto FC (35:33), and Forge's disappointing loss on the road at CF Montréal (38:10).
Lastly, it's a full-on preview of the upcoming 2020 Canadian Championship final, in which Toronto FC will head to Tim Hortons Field to take on Forge. Charlie was at the stadium and sat down with Forge gaffer Bobby Smyrniotis (39:48), and then Forge player Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson comes on the show live after training to give his thoughts on the matchup (45:32).
The Newsroom crew are back again -- and spread out all across Canada this time around, as Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke host the show live from Halifax ahead of Tuesday night's Canadian Championship match between HFX Wanderers FC and Toronto FC.
They begin, naturally, out east, previewing Tuesday's quarterfinal (0:00) and recapping Friday night's 4-0 loss against Forge FC (16:31). From there, KJ and Charlie discuss Forge, and Mitchell Tierney joins to chat about the Hamilton club's match with CF Montréal on Wednesday (20:00). Mitchell sticks around to break down Cavalry FC's dramatic 2-1 win over the weekend against Valour FC (23:58).
Then, the gang remains in Alberta as Benedict Rhodes comes in to discuss a tight showdown between FC Edmonton and Atlético Ottawa, which ended in a 2-1 win for the visiting Atleti (31:55). Alex Gangué-Ruzic is the show's third guest, providing all his thoughts and insight on a back-and-forth 0-0 draw between Pacific FC and York United on Friday -- which also served as preview for Tuesday night's rematch between the sides in the Canadian Championship (40:37).
Finally, a very special guest joins KJ and Charlie from his hotel in Victoria, as York goalkeeper Niko Giantsopoulos shares the fascinating story of his whirlwind weekend, which saw him travel to Charlotte, North Carolina after being loaned to MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps for their match on Sunday (50:05).
Fresh off another scintillating weekend of Canadian Premier League action, the CanPL.ca Newsroom crew is back to break down all four games in reverse order.
Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke avoid dwelling on hockey by jumping right into Valour FC's 1-0 win over York United, as they give some much-deserved credit to the Winnipeg club's two CF Montreal loanees, Sean Rea and Jonathan Sirois, for their heroics at IG Field on Sunday (2:50). After that, they head east to Nova Scotia, where they're joined by Mitchell Tierney for a full discussion of a thrilling 2-2 draw between HFX Wanderers FC and Cavalry FC which featured plenty of set-piece magic and a late equalizer from Daan Klomp for the visitors (16:03).
From there, it's all the way to the opposite coast for a chat about Pacific FC's 2-1 home win over FC Edmonton on Saturday night. Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins the show first to give his full analysis of the two sides from a competitive contest (27:32). After that, Pacific midfielder Manny Aparicio drops by to share his thoughts on the champions' start to the season -- as well as his side's "recovery day" spin class on Sunday (35:15).
Finally, KJ and Charlie return to Ontario to break down a close-fought 1-1 draw between Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa at Tim Hortons Field (48:22), and they end the show with a brief discussion of some breaking news, with dual national Marcelo Flores officially choosing to represent Mexico rather than Canada in international football (1:02:40).
The CanPL.ca Newsroom is back again to review Matchweek 5 in the Canadian Premier League.
Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke host this week's show, joined early by Mitchell Tierney to break down York United's 905 Derby triumph over Forge FC (3:15). Mitchell sticks around to discuss Pacific's narrow 1-0 win over Atlético Ottawa (19:52).
From there, the team heads to Alberta, where Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins the show to explain how Cavalry managed to beat Al Classico rivals FC Edmonton 3-0 (29:28), before Benedict Rhodes arrives to chat about a strange 0-0 draw between Valour and HFX Wanderers (43:08).
Finally, it's a Canadian Championship preliminary round preview, as that competition returns this coming week. Guelph United coach Keith Mason joins KJ and Charlie to preview his side's tantalizing clash with HFX Wanderers (51:45).
Kristian Jack and Mitchell Tierney break down the best and biggest moments of week four's Canadian Premier League action.
Cavalry FC coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. joins the show (7:45) to discuss an emotional home opener win against Pacific FC. He chats Marco Carducci's incredible season debut and how special it was to see his goalkeeper back on the pitch after a battle with testicular cancer.
It wasn't such a joyous week for the visiting club in that match, and west coast correspondent Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joined the show to talk all things Pacific FC (19:58). From struggling on the road to struggling to score goals, where do the league leaders go from here?
Finally, Benedict Rhodes subs in to discuss yet another big home opener, this time out in Halifax, as the Wanderers defeated FC Edmonton 3-1 (31:00). Rhodes then sticks around to break down a wild second half that saw Atlético Ottawa and York United draw 2-2, and another brilliant performance from Osaze De Rosario who scored for his third straight match (43:19).
The CanPL Newsroom panel is back once again for all the analysis and reaction you need following matchweek 3 in the CPL.
Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke are joined first by Benedict Rhodes (4:15) to discuss Valour FC's 6-1 drubbing of Atlético Ottawa, and they're shortly joined also by Valour winger William Akio (15:48) to chat about the big game in the nation's capital.
From there, they head west to Vancouver Island (24:50), and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic hops on the show to break down Pacific FC's third consecutive win -- this time over HFX Wanderers (30:19). After that, KJ and Charlie continue to dive deep into Forge FC's 3-0 win over FC Edmonton (41:50), followed by a full report on Martin Nash and York United's 2-0 triumph against Cavalry FC (49:46).
Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke are back again to break down the second week of action in the 2022 Canadian Premier League season.
They begin with some headlines from around the league, including reigning Player of the Year Joao Morelli's injury (2:20), before jumping into a breakdown of Forge and Cavalry's 2-2 draw, and all its controversy, at Tim Hortons Field (5:30).
From there, KJ and Charlie move on to Starlight Stadium, where Pacific defeated Valour 3-2 (18:00), and they're joined live by Marco Bustos to discuss his three-assist performance for the Tridents (22:00). After that, it's Atlético Ottawa's 1-0 win over HFX Wanderers and a look at how different the capital club is under Carlos González (39:17), and then CanPL.ca contributor Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins to chat about FC Edmonton and York United's snowy 1-1 draw (48:00).
The show finishes with a recap of the news surrounding the Vancouver-area CPL expansion team (58:53), as well as a look ahead at Week 3's matchups.
The Canadian Premier League is back, and so is the CanPL.ca Newsroom. Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke went live to break down all four games and hear from coaches and players across the league.
They start out west, where they break down Pacific's 2-1 home win over Forge (4:39), and CPL contributor Alexander Gangué-Ruzic joins (15:32) to share his thoughts on the CPL Final rematch.
Benedict Rhodes then joins the show to talk about that Pacific FC kit (26:15), and then to analyze HFX Wanderers' 1-0 win at York United (28:59), as well as Atlético Ottawa's 1-0 triumph over Cavalry FC (38:19).
Finally, the bicycle helmets come out as Charlie and KJ get to FC Edmonton's emotional 1-1 draw with Valour FC in their home opener (48:36), including Tobias Warschewski's stunning overhead kick to bag a point in injury time.
The 2022 Canadian Premier League season is finally upon us, and in celebration of the league's fourth campaign kicking off, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke got together for a full in-depth preview show.
They went team by team, starting out east with HFX Wanderers and finishing on the west coast with the champs Pacific FC, breaking down what's new with each of the CPL's eight clubs and hearing from the head coaches and key players from each team.
KJ and Charlie start with the Wanderers (8:19) and hear from Stephen Hart and João Morelli. They move on to a new-look Atlético Ottawa side (22:37) and chat with Carlos González and Nathan Ingham before heading to York United (40:11) as Martin Nash and Max Ferrari share their thoughts on the Nine Stripes in 2022.
Bobby Smyrniotis and Tristan Borges appear to chat about Forge FC (56:04), followed by a segment on Valour FC featuring Phillip Dos Santos and returning defender Andrew Jean-Baptiste (1:14:44). They head to Alberta next to talk about an intriguing FC Edmonton side and hear from both Alan Koch and Shamit Shome (1:29:28), then move on to their Al Classico foes Cavalry FC as Tommy Wheeldon Jr. and Elijah Adekugbe appear to share their outlook on the new season (1:42:50).
Finally, the champions close things out, as both James Merriman and Pa-Modou Kah join the CanPL Newsroom hosts to break down the coming year on Vancouver Island (1:57:47).
Canada's men's national team has officially qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, thanks to a 4-0 win at BMO Field over Jamaica on Sunday. Still buzzing from the game, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke sat down to sift through all the emotions and reaction to a momentous day for Canadian soccer.
The pair were joined midway through the show by Sid Seixeiro and James Sharman to break down what this all means for Canada, with an eye to the upcoming World Cup draw this Friday.
Plus, we hear from an assortment of Canada's players and coach John Herdman from pitch level just moments after the match on Sunday (clips courtesy of OneSoccer).
Note: some visual elements of this show might be better viewed on YouTube.
(Note: certain visual elements of this episode might be better experienced in the video version, available at youtube.com/cplsoccer)
In the latest episode of Beyond The Pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Canadian Men's National Team talisman and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, back in full training with his club after a bout of myocarditis derailed his plans to join the national squad over these final two WCQ windows.
Now, with the squad only days from this final slate of games that would see Canada qualify for their first World Cup since 1986, Phonzie speaks on what it's like to cheer from the sidelines, and what this would mean to the team and him personally.
The pair also discuss Phonzie's elite teammates at Bayern, his brothers on the national squad, and even take a moment to open some trading cards.
The latest episode of Beyond the Pitch features Canadian men's national team midfielder Liam Fraser, who sat down with CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack to discuss his experiences so far representing his country, as well as his recent move to Belgium to play for KMSK Deinze.
With the national team currently preparing for this week's final few World Cup qualifying matches, Fraser reflected on the journey so far under John Herdman and what it would mean to him to qualify for Qatar 2022.
(Note: certain visual elements of this episode might be better experienced in the video version, available at youtube.com/cplsoccer)
In the latest episode of Beyond The Pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack returns for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Canadian Men's National Team defender Steven Vitória, only days ahead of the final window of World Cup Qualification, a slate of three games that would see Canada qualify for their first World Cup since 1986 with a single point.
The pair delve into Vitória's storied history with Benfica, his less than traditional call-up to the senior team, what it's like to train under John Herdman and defend Alphonso Davies, and even take a breath to display some "fan-art".
In a special edition of the CanPL Newsroom, Kristian Jack sits down with York United's Jordan Wilson, Pacific FC's Jamar Dixon, and former Forge FC defender Kwame Awuah for a conversation centred around Black History Month.
During this hour-long discussion, the three players discuss their own experiences both in Canada and abroad, as well as a variety of broader topics like the Black Lives Matter movement and the involvement of CPL players in speaking out against racism.
In a special edition of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, first broadcast live on Tuesday night, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke convene to break down everything you need to know about Forge FC's historic Concacaf Champions League match on Wednesday against Mexican giants Cruz Azul.
First, KJ and Charlie chat briefly about the upcoming match (3:45), and what they're most looking forward to at Tim Hortons Field, before they're joined by Forge coach Bobby Smyrniotis (8:29) to hear all about his side's preparation and their emotions heading into the biggest match in club history.
We hear from Forge players Tristan Borges (21:35) and Ashtone Morgan (28:20) from their training session on Tuesday to get their thoughts on the match as well.
Then, to hear from a broader perspective, Jon Arnold from Getting Concacafed joins the show (29:35) to fill us in on Cruz Azul and how Forge and Canadian soccer are perceived across North America.
Finally, friend of the podcast Sandra Prusina joins from Calgary (46:33) to discuss a variety of topics about the Canadian women's national team ahead of their Arnold Clark Cup debut this Thursday against England.
We close with a peek at the CPL's Take Flight manifesto video (1:30:39), which kicks off what's sure to be a remarkable 2022 in Canadian soccer.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, and Marty Thompson return for a massive Canadian soccer roundup – with two of Canadian soccer’s more well-known veterans.
First off, of course, the gang covers just how “effortless” the (1:38) Canadian men’s national team’s epic nine-point World Cup Qualifying window was and throw out some love for their top performers in wins against Honduras, the United States, and El Salvador.
CPL headlines followed… Including the signing Forge FC unveiled of former CanMNT and Toronto FC left fullback Ashtone Morgan, who joined the show (23:30). This heartwarming chat about coming home to Ontario, Concacaf Champions League memories ahead of Forge’s Cruz Azul match, and much more brought a smile to Charlie, KJ, and Marty’s ears.
Then, recently-retired Cavalry FC midfielder Nik Ledgerwood joins on (44:10) to discuss moving on from playing professionally, what’s next for him in the coaching world, and his fondest memories of building Cavalry from the ground up.
Finally, the trio close out on a CPL transaction roundup (1:01:34), going club-by-club to dissect each roster… Before announcing their own transaction – with Marty signing off of the pod for the final time!
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down for a career-spanning discussion with Canadian men’s national team centre back Doneil Henry. The pair delve into Henry’s past with the national team, his time in Korea, and that World Cup qualifying moment against Panama… All ahead of a massive three-match World Cup qualifying window for Canada starting Thursday away to Honduras (8pm ET, live on OneSoccer).
In the first CanPL.ca Newsroom episode of 2022, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, and Kristian Jack catch up with Forge FC's recent double signing of Pacific FC standouts Terran Cambpell (2021 Player of the Year nominee) and Alessandro Hojabrpour (2021 Best Under-21 Player of the Year winner) by speaking with them both – and Forge head coach Bobby Smyrniotis – to get an idea of how the deals came together.
Afterward, the gang goes team-by-team to recap off-season movement so far from the CPL's other six clubs.
CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack speaks to Canadian Premier League Commissioner David Clanachan, who stepped down from his post on Monday as he was awarded exclusive rights to a CPL club in his hometown of Windsor/Essex County.
Clanachan speaks about his excitement at the Windsor project, his successes in a four-year tenure as CPL Commissioner, and much more.
In the special CPL 2021 Final episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, and Kristian Jack go behind the scenes for Pacific FC’s emotional North Star Shield-winning effort – a 1-0 win over Forge FC at Tim Hortons Field.
The gang breakdown PFC’s first title through the lens of a tense final… Before joining up with Pa-Modou Kah’s side on the field and in the champagne-soaked locker room after the match.
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke host a massive hour-long preview show ahead of the 2021 CPL Final set to be played between Forge FC and Pacific FC at Tim Hortons Field (4:30pm ET/1:30pm PT, live on OneSoccer).
The pair get you excited and prepared for this massive match with some of their biggest stars – Daniel Krutzen of Forge FC and Lukas MacNaughton of Pacific FC. Plus, a surprise visit from none other than OneSoccer's Adam Jenkins!
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down for a mesmerizing chat with Bobby Smyrniotis, head coach of Forge FC. The pair speak as Smyrniotis prepares to win a third Canadian Premier League title Sunday when Hamilton hosts Pacific FC at Tim Hortons Field (4:30pm ET/1:30pm PT, live on OneSoccer).
- 1:27 – Bobby's first soccer memory? Canada's 1986 World Cup campaign: "I still have the VHS somewhere."
- 4:24 – How a couple of simple pushups changed Smyrniotis' outlook on coaching forever.
- 7:38 – "Ajax is the idea," Bobby on bringing Dutch football back to Ontario
- 10:23 – "You bring that back here and you start getting these very good young players like Richie Laryea, Cyle Larin, Chris Nanco, Kyle Bekker... You start seeing all this natural talent."
- 11:39 – How has Smyrniotis has cultivated Forge's culture?
- 12:40 – "The biggest thing I'm proud of is we've created an identity [with Forge]."
- 14:35 – Smyrniotis on taking on football's "global food chain" and what his future holds.
- 17:23 – "I have two modes – it's football, football, football, and then family and my kids."
- 18:29 – Smyrniotis' thoughts on Sunday's massive final at Tim Hortons Field and the chance to lift a third North Star Shield: "It's a fantastic time to be part of Canadian soccer."
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes and Kristian Jack recap the 2021 CPL Playoffs semi-final matches: Pacific FC beating Cavalry FC 2-1 in extra time and Forge FC’s 3-1 dousing of York United.
First up: Tridents time! Kristian and co. question just how Pa-Modou Kah’s side got over the hump in this “just” semi-final. Plus, the controversial second goal… That left the Newsroom crew shrugging their shoulders.
Next up was the mighty Forge who muscled through a difficult 905 Derby semi-final to reach their third final. The gang, who were on location in Hamilton, dissect Forge’s ongoing x-factor, York’s big strides in an above-average year, and Kyle Bekker giving the visiting fans a bit of shtick!
Finally, the gang says goodbye to Cavalry and York by picking a combined best XI that is, uh, much harder than anyone realized it would be.
CanPL.ca Newsroom hosts Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Kristian Jack hosted a massive YouTube livstream show Thursday, reviewing the Canadian men's national team's massive win over Mexico in 2022 FIFA World Cup previewing the CPL Playoffs, starting with the semi-finals this weekend: Cavalry FC (2nd) hosts Pacific FC (3rd) at ATCO Field on Saturday, Nov. 20 (3 pm ET/1 pm MT, live on OneSoccer) and Forge FC (1st) hosts York United FC (4th) at Tim Hortons Field on Sunday, Nov. 21 (3 pm ET, live on OneSoccer).
Charlie and Kristian were joined by Pacific midfielder Manny Aparicio (14:20) Cavalry coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. (38:12), Forge defender Kwame Awuah (59:53), and York United head Angus McNab (1:11:40).
In the latest episode of Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca & OneSoccer's Kristian Jack sits down with none other than Atiba Hutchinson, one of Canada's all-time best footballers, as the Beşiktaş midfielder prepares for the men's national team's latest run of 2022 FIFA World Cup final round qualifiers. Hutchinson discusses playing in Turkey, interest in English Premier League clubs, and what makes this Canada squad, just a handful of matches away from qualifying for their first World Cup in 35 years, so special to the 38-year-old veteran.
Canada's men's team will be next in action on Friday when they face Costa Rica in Edmonton (9:00pm ET/7:00pm MT live on OneSoccer).
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, and Kristian Jack are joined by none other than Pacific FC attacker (and fan of the show) Marco Bustos to recap York United’s playoff-clinching weekend… And all the bizarre moments that followed.
First up, the gang recap York’s 2-1 905 Derby loss to Forge FC (2:00) and how a “gritty” York team could mount a playoff push against Forge in the first round.
Next up was Valour FC’s devastating late stab at making the playoffs, coming from three goals down to draw FC Edmonton 3-3 (12:20). The gang sheds a tear for Bustos’ former club who was a William Akio header away from getting the win. Plus, what on earth do FCE coach Alan Koch and his Valour opposite Phil Dos Santos have to say after that final 15 minute frenzy?
HFX Wanderers FC’s 1-1 draw with Atlético Ottawa (22:11) was up next – Wanderers Grounds gave Halifax a push… But it wasn’t enough. Plus, of course, we had to discuss Matthew Arnone’s sending off which almost sent Marco back off his chair.
Finally, Cavalry FC vs. Pacific FC – the playoff preview that ended with a Cavs win. What can we say about a matchup that’s been evenly split (three wins each, one draw) going into an unprecedented winner-take-all semi-final slated for Calgary?
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, and Kristian Jack cap one of the more enjoyable CPL weekends ever – from goals to controversial calls to, of course, the massive playoff implications that came with them.
First up, our trio had to – had to – address York United’s massive 2-1 win over Pacific FC at Starlight Stadium where the hosts succumbed to some controversial calls and, Lukas MacNaughton’s missed penalty. Why did he take it and what’s next for a PFC side set to miss their talismanic defender. Also, how about Lowell Wright and York United who took pole position for the fourth and final playoff spot with the win.
Next up is Valour FC’s massive 4-2 win over Cavalry FC. Powered by William Akio, how did they become the first team to score four goals against Cavalry in CPL history and what has Phil Dos Santos done to power their team back into the playoff hunt going into a massive final matchday against FC Edmonton?
Finally, the gang caps HFX Wanderers’ massive 4-1 loss to Forge FC. What went wrong for Stephen Hart’s side in their second big loss of the week and what about “angry Forge” who looked bitter after their heartbreaking loss to CF Montreal.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Kristian Jack, Benedict Rhodes and Emily Wilson recap the beginning of the Canadian women’s national team’s celebration tour and the ongoing fight for the playoffs in the CPL – starting with York United’s frustrating draw away to Atlético Ottawa.
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca’s Beyond The Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with the Beckies – Atlético Ottawa defender Drew Beckie and his sister, Canadian women's national team and Manchester City star Janine Beckie. The trio discusses everything from the siblings' humble beginnings in Saskatchewan to both breaking into the professional ranks to Janine's gold medal-winning run at Tokyo 2020 and the resulting celebration tour set to kick off this Saturday when Canada's women's team plays New Zealand at TD Place in Ottawa (3:00pm ET live on OneSoccer).
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Kristian Jack, Benedict Rhodes, and Emily Wilson recap a monumental week in Canadian soccer, including in the ever-exciting chase for the playoffs in CPL action.
Oh, and there are many Oasis puns coming your way – just listen.
First up is Cavalry FC and HFX Wanderers’ 0-0 draw (5:23) that could have ended 5-0. The gang asks, simply, how the Cavs failed to grab three points in a crucial race for home-field advantage come playoff time. Also, how about that Kerin Baskett save?
Next up was York United’s frustrating draw to FC Edmonton (17:30). What’s going on with fifth place York and, you know we needed to talk about Easton Ongaro!
An “Emily game” if there ever was one, Pacific FC’s 3-2 thriller of a win over Valour FC (24:01) left the five-piece purring and asking if PFC can play all four of their attacking starlets in Josh Heard, Alejandro Diaz, Marco Bustos, and Terran Campbell.
Next up was Forge FC and their dominant season-sweeping win over Atlético Ottawa (37:15) ahead of their big Concacaf League match at midweek. A first CPL start for Omar Browne paid off for Hamilton.
Finally, the gang had to relish Canada’s men’s win over Panama in 2022 World Cup qualifying (45:01). What the Alphonso Davies goal means for the country’s men’s program going forward?
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca’s Beyond The Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with none other than Tajon Buchanan, the New England Revolution and soon-to-be Club Brugge winger that has taken the Canadian men’s national team by storm.
The two discuss Buchanan’s rapid ascent with Canada, scoring that goal against Mexico in the Gold Cup, and preview the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, starting Thursday against the aforementioned Mexican side (9:40pm ET/6:30pm PT on OneSoccer and Sportsnet).
- 3:31 – Buchanan on loving football as a kid in middle school: "I wanted this as a job"
- 6:01 – The Canadian connection, starting with current Canada teammate Kamal Miller, at Syracuse drew Buchanan to the school.
- 9:18 – Buchanan talks about his time with Sigma FC alongside CPLers like Chris Nanco, Dom Samuel, and others: "League1 Ontario was a great environment to play."
- 15:01 – MLS Playoffs in 2020 was a huge experience for the now Club Brugge-bound winger.
- 16:45 – "They got me involved in the right way with the Olympic team this Spring."
- 19:10 – Buchanan on the goal against Mexico at the 2021 Gold Cup: "We could have easily won that tournament."
- 21:01 – Buchanan on racist abuse received after that Mexico game: "It’s just unfortunate."
- 24:16 – "These [Concacaf] games are wild… You just have to keep your head in it a bit more and don’t pick up any dumb yellow cards.
- 24:51 – Buchanan takes rapid-fire questions, starting with his favourite goal ever scored.
- 26:23 – Why Buchanan picked Club Brugge in his European courting mission: "I had options... A lot of players don’t have that. You’re picking for your future."
- 28:10 – Raptors or Celtics? Raptors.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, and Kristian Jack are joined by new host Emily Wilson to recap a busy week in Canadian Premier League circles, including Forge FC’s exploits in Concacaf League and statement win over Atlético Ottawa, the seemingly endless battle for fourth between HFX Wanderers and York, and Valour FC and FC Edmonton continuing to find themselves late in the season.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, and Kristian Jack are joined by OneSoccer’s Adam Jenkins for a thorough run-through of this weekend’s games in the Canadian Premier League.
First up is HFX Wanderers FC’s narrow 1-0 win over FC Edmonton (2:30) as Joao Morelli’s goal papered some cracks for the playoff hopefuls at Wanderers Grounds. How will Halifax play to their home advantage and why did Edmonton talisman Easton Ongaro get subbed out as the side looked to get a point or more?
Next was Atlético Ottawa’s triumphant 3-1 win over Cavalry FC (15:01) led by captain Drew Beckie who returned from an extensive layoff to score in just the second minute. The gang dissects Ottawa’s all-around performance, those Dylon Powley penalty saves, and Cavalry’s continued issues in front of goal.
Pacific FC and Forge FC’s heavyweight bout (28:31) came up next, with Hamilton’s 2-1 win bringing praise from the Newsroom. What to make of Forge’s “circle” formation and what’s next for the two-time champions as Concacaf League looms Tuesday?
Finally, the gang closes with York United’s 2-1 win over Valour FC (38:58) and their new coach, Phillip Dos Santos. Is York for real playoff contenders and what do we make of Winnipeg having shed coach Rob Gale?
In the latest episode of Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with the Canadian Premier League’s current golden boot leader, HFX Wanderers attacker João Morelli ahead of his club’s massive 2021 Canadian Championship quarterfinal against CF Montreal Wednesday (5pm ET/6pm AT live on OneSoccer).
João talks about that big upcoming match, how the city of Halifax has boosted his exploits on the pitch, and his near-death experience as a child after a tragic zipline accident.
The two also discuss Brazilian football, Morelli’s fondness of "the real Ronaldo" and how young João ended up in "dark" northern England, something that endlessly fascinates fellow northerner KJ.
- 4:16 – How the city of Halifax has become Morelli’s secret weapon: "You feel comfortable here."
- 5:46 – How some unfriendly games of keep-away and Brazilian Ronaldo inspired a six-year-old João to get into football.
- 9:05 – João discusses a terrifying ziplining accident that nearly took his life as a child: "I thought I was going to die that day."
- 15:35 – How João went from realizing he could be a footballer at 15 to… Moving to Northern England
- 19:01 – KJ levels with João about what’s like in the north: "I had to go back home after living in Blackpool."
- 24:11 – João discusses his northern English twang in his voice: "If I would have done this interview three years ago you wouldn’t understand my accent."
- 25:10 – How João’s attacking versatility has led to a golden boot-leading season thus far: "The less defending the better for a Brazilian."
- 29:04 – Morelli on playing CF Montreal: "I really feel like we have the qualities to go through… Obviously, on paper they are favourites but football is crazy."
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Kristian Jack, Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke, and Benedict Rhodes recap the week’s CanPL matches – three league draws – and look ahead to the 2021 Canadian Championship quarterfinal Super Wednesday with HFX Wanderers-CF Montreal, Toronto FC-York United, and Cavalry FC-Pacific FC.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, and Kristian Jack take on a formative weekend in the CanPL season as York United and HFX Wanderers post emphatic wins in the race for the playoffs.
First off, the gang gushes over golden boot leader Joao Morelli and his mighty Wanderers after a 2-1 win over Atlético Ottawa (2:43) before turning to Mista’s men – positives to take from a rough run of form.
Next up was York’s tireless win over 905 Derby rivals Forge FC (14:05) – their second such victory against the defending champions. Plaudits to The Nine Stripes’ work ethic, led by Max Ferrari, rightfully follow.
Finally, Pacific FC’s 3-1 dousing of Cavalry FC (26:10) left Tommy Wheeldon Jr. in a sorry state – and gave the Newsroom lots to pour over. Terran Campbell’s goalscoring form continues and, I mean, who really needs Marco Bustos… Just kidding!
Plus, KJ, Charlie, and Marty do an off-the-field catchup, covering everything from, uhh, cat problems, Michael Schumacher, and the Toronto Blue Jays.
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with Canadian men’s national team midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye ahead of Canada’s crucial World Cup qualifier against El Salvador Wednesday (7:30pm ET/live on OneSoccer and Sportsnet).
Kaye opens up about his trade in MLS and how Canada helped him embrace Colorado Rapids, what’s the story behind Kaye’s belting national anthem, and why Mark thinks of his mom when dreaming of qualifying for the World Cup.
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with Canadian men’s national team and CF Montreal defender Kamal Miller to discuss his rise to becoming a starting centreback for club and country ahead of Canada’s crucial World Cup qualifier against El Salvador Wednesday (7:30pm ET/live on OneSoccer and Sportsnet).
Kamal explains why he and former Beyond the Pitch guest Alistair Johnston come together before big matches for a special handshake, how elements of Canada’s current backline make his life easier, and when he knew Tajon Buchanan was the real deal… All the way back to their time at Syracuse University.
CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke were joined live by OneSoccer analysts Oliver Platt and Gareth Wheeler on YouTube immediately following the Canadian men's national team's 2022 World Cup qualifying tilt with the United States in Nashville, Tennesse Sunday – a match that saw Les Rouges snatch a 1-1- draw with their American rivals.
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with Canadian men's national team midfielder Samuel Piette to discuss his career to date with Canada, how the squad has changed since he made his debut almost a decade ago, and what playing the United States on Sunday (7:30pm ET/TSN) will mean to him.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, and Brady Reid dissect the Canadian men’s national team’s opening match in the final round of 2022 World Cup qualifying – a 1-1 draw with Honduras.
The gang does in-depth on coach John Herdman’s tactical shifts, Alistair Johnston’s brilliant play in defence, Milan Borjan’s importance to the team, and, of course, just what to make of Canada’s first foray into the Concacaf final round in over two decades.
Plus, a quick CanPL midweek review including commiseration for FC Edmonton as they failed to win another Al Classico derby vs. Cavalry FC, and how Atletico Ottawa keeps finding ways to get results at home, this time against York United.
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with the Canadian men’s national team and Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau for a quick catch up as his side is set to open the final round of 2022 World Cup qualifying Thursday against Honduras (7:30pm ET, live on OneSoccer & Sportsnet) at BMO Field in Toronto.
Crepeau talks about taking the gloves at the Gold Cup, how Canada training makes him a better ‘keeper, and how Les Rouges’ brotherhood can be seen both on and off the field.
Subscribe for more Beyond the Pitch episodes with Canadian men’s national team players as they take in three matches in the “Oct” – away to the United States on Sunday (8pm ET) and back home vs. El Salvador next Wednesday (7:30pm ET).
- 5:09 – Crepeau talks about coming back from a difficult injury layoff going into a Gold Cup where he played every game: ‘It’s all about momentum’=
- 7:14 – "Our mindset is being in the top three… It’s going to be a journey, these 14 games."
- 9:13 – Crepeau dishes on Canada training: ‘When you have finishers like Alphonso [Davies], Lucas Cavallini, Jonathan David… It really challenges you to be the best at training."
- 11:23 – "We’ve put [other Concacaf teams] on notice – not just with our skill but with our discipline."
- 13:36 – Crepeau talks about coach John Herdman’s "project" with the men’s team: "There’s been a lot of work done."
- 17:22 – Facing the United States now vs. the previous years? "Narrative… It’s changing and both teams know."
- 18:31 – Kristian asks about some, uh, shenanigans vs. Mexico in the Gold Cup semi-finals: "There’s no smoke without a fire."
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with Canadian men’s national team veteran Jonathan Osorio in a dramatic evaluation of Canada’s rise in international football ahead of the opening match of "the Oct" against Honduras on Thursday (7:30pm ET, live on OneSoccer).
In a must-listen for Canadian soccer fans, the Toronto FC midfielder discusses his role as a leader, how this team’s belief in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has changed their results on the pitch, and how an otherwise heartbreaking loss to Mexico at this Summer's Gold Cup left him "excited" for what’s to come.
- 3:01 – Osorio on this Canada team vs. ones of the past: "We treat each other like brothers… Others triumphs are treated like our own."
- 7:28 – "We’re worth millions of dollars now, but it wasn’t long ago when we weren’t anything."
- 10:37 – Osorio speaks of being John Herdman’s Swiss Army Knife, slotting in midfield, out wide, and up top…
- 14:27 – Which Manchester City does Oso model himself on? Take a guess…
- 17:01 – How Canada was taken by Concacaf opponents at the Gold Cup: "Wow, we’re playing a team that’s better than we thought."
- 21:11 – Why Canada’s loss to Mexico was different: "There was excitement for what’s to come."
- 22:56 – What’s the difference between thinking you could win vs. hoping you can win?
- 25:02 – Osorio on returning home to play "the most significant games in over 20 years."
- 26:13 – "Qatar 2022 is an expectation now – we’re not just hoping for it."
- 28:50 – What would it mean for Jonathan to qualify: "It would mean everything."
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with an illuminating chat with the charismatic Canadian men’s national team and Nashville SC defender Alistair Johnston.
Check back Wednesday for a chat with Toronto FC and Canada midfielder Jonathan Osorio as the pair go deep into his international career and much more. More Beyond the Pitch episodes are coming every day as this week as Canada is set for their first three matches of the “Oct” – facing Honduras Thursday (7:30pm ET live on OneSoccer) before going away to the United States on Sunday (8pm ET) and back home vs. El Salvador next Wednesday (7:30pm ET).
7:31 – Johnston recalls his first Canada call: “I knew if I focused on my club career I would get a chance.” 9:59 – Kristian asks about Johnston’s inclusion in Canada’s back three in defense, adapting to a new role exclusively for him: “It’s a perfect fit for me.” 14:39 – How did Alistair become a self-described soccer nerd? As a kid he skipped sleepovers and, of course, utilized an unfinished basement 17:51 – Is he the Canadian César Azpilicueta? Johnston and coach John Herdman certainly think so 18:56 – “There’s no reason why 2022 shouldn’t be out of our grasp. We have all the confidence in our group.” 22:17 – What makes Canada’s band of brothers: “We have guys that got battered in Honduras… But there are these younger guys coming through too.” 24:50 – Milan Borjan’s impassioned speech following the win over Haiti was when it ‘clicked’ for Canada’s group 27:05 – Does Alistair need to start working on his singing skills? Those eagle-eared listeners to the pre-game national anthems think so
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with a career spanning chat with the delightful Canadian men’s national team and Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea, who is set to suit up against Honduras Thursday (7:30pm ET live on OneSoccer) in the final stage of 2022 World Cup qualifying.
The pair dissect his career trajectory from League1 Ontario to Orlando City SC to Toronto, his form with the national team, and their prospects in the eight-team final round.
Check back Tuesday and all days this week for more Beyond the Pitch episodes with more Canadian men’s national team players as they take in three matches in the “Oct” – away to the United States on Sunday (8pm ET) and back home vs. El Salvador next Wednesday (7:30pm ET).
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid tee up the Canadian men’s national team’s massive week as they open the final round of 2022 World Cup qualifying.
The gang discusses the Canada squad called by John Herdman (5:01) hashes out a projected XI (8:08) vs. Honduras (7:30pm ET on OneSoccer) and debate how many points it would take for, dare we say it, Canada’s qualification for the World Cup.
Up next is Canadian Premier League action, starting with Forge FC’s swashbuckling win over York United Saturday (20:31). How has Woobens Pacius become such an integral part of this Hamilton squad and, a more theoretical question spurred on by Barton St. Battalion, who are Forge FC?
Next is Atletico Ottawa’s 2-2 draw to HFX Wanderers FC (26:29) in a match that defies description or logic. Regardless, Marty tries to parse Ryan Telfer’s red card and yet another match in which Stephen Hart’s Wanderers side dropped points.
Sunday’s second of three matches on the day, Al Classico between FC Edmonton vs. Cavalry FC (34:02), brought a debate among the guys with Charlie gushing over Joe Mason and others simply commiserating with an FC Edmonton side that just can’t quite crack their Albertan rivals.
Finally, Pacific FC’s 3-2 win over Valour FC (39:29) as the Tridents continue the momentum from their Canadian Championship midweek victory. Has Terran Campbell found a new gear and just what went wrong for Valour?
In an extra special late-night edition of the CanPL.ca Newsroom podcast, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke are here with their immediate reactions to Pacific FC's monumental 4-3 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Thursday's magical Canadian Championship tie at Starlight Stadium.
Covering all bases, from the incredible atmosphere off the pitch to Pacific's relentless performance on it, Kristian and Charlie break down every angle they can think of just moments after the fulltime whistle.
They spare a thought for Marco Bustos, the Tridents' talismanic winger who missed out on the coveted Whitecaps clash due to injury, but heap praise on all the Pacific players who stepped up tremendously in his absence.
Ending the postmatch reaction show are a few listener questions, including: Did Pacific punch above their weight, or did the 'Caps stumble (18:50)? Also, can Pacific maintain this kind of form and intensity in the next round vs. Cavalry (21:10)?
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down for a fascinating chat with Pacific FC head coach Pa-Modou Kah ahead of PFC's massive 2021 Canadian Championship tilt with British Columbia rivals Vancouver Whitecaps (Thursday, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on OneSoccer). Kah discusses that match, how the Whitecaps shaped his coaching aspirations, and, you guessed it, much more. From his beginnings in the Gambia, distaste for the defensive football of Norway in the previous decades, to his people-first managing philosophy, this is a must-listen for any Canadian soccer fan.
2:31 – Why Pa-Modou Kah crossed "the dark side" from playing to coaching: "I wanted to make a difference.. make a change."
7:43 – Kah speaks about his time growing up in The Gambia, as the most enjoyable time in his life and seeing snow for the first time in Norway
11:42 – When did Kah know he could make it as a professional? When his dad pulled him out of training: "I didn’t train no dumb footballer"
16:59 – How Pa found a home away from home in the Netherlands: "The fun left when you play defensively."
22:10 – Pa on becoming the first black player on the Norwegian national team
31:20 – On former Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson "He truly helped me – he could have easily left me. He was a man to his word."
32:45 – "Half of the team will be from the Whitecaps so this match on Thursday will be a great chance for the players to measure themselves."
34:10 – Kah on his team’s ascension during COVID-19 era: "If you leave the game as a better person you leave the game as a better person."
38:30 – Kah offers a glimpse into tactics through "morals and values" starting with winger Victor Blasco
45:30 – Who was the best player Kah’s ever faced? A certain Manchester United legend comes to mind…
In this week's episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the editorial gang of Kristian Jack, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, and Brady Reid recap the action in the Canadian Championship, and break down a couple intriguing results in the Canadian Premier League.
They begin in Hamilton (2:30), where champions Forge FC stole a point from HFX Wanderers at the very end thanks to Kwame Awuah's cross-turned-goal — which both Charlie and Benedict were on hand to see at Tim Hortons Field.
Forge found a way to get the draw, but did the Wanderers deserve a better fate (8:45)?
In CanChamp action, York United blew out League1 Ontario's Master's FA by a 5-0 scoreline; the gang breaks down just how important a win like that could be for the Nine Stripes going forward (15:35).
Valour FC also moved on in CanChamp, and looked great doing so on the road against Atlético Ottawa (21:32). Can Rob Gale's side get back their strong form of the Kickoff?
Finally, a look at Cavalry's big win over Pacific: Was Pa-Modou Kah right to rest Marco Bustos and Lukas MacNaughton before their own CanChamp clash with Vancouver Whitecaps (26:07)? And are Cavalry the best team in the CPL right now (34:10)?
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid delve through Canadian Championship, CanPL, and Concacaf League action in one extra vibey chat.
First stop is Atlético Ottawaa’s euphoric 2-1 win over HFX Wanderers FC as 12,000+ fans enjoyed the club’s first home match ever – over 16 months since the club was first founded. Charlie debates whether this could be a turning point for the battle-hardened side and, of course, checks in on #MistaVibes.
Forge FC’s "lights-out" Concacaf League performance was also ripe for banter as Hamilton dispatched CD Fas of El Salvador 3-1 in the first leg. Is Tristan Borges back in a big way? Also, what can we expect in leg two on Tuesday?
Cavalry FC was next to be gushed over with the side trampling FC Edmonton 2-0 in the opening match of the 2021 Canadian Championship. Brady theorizes why Cavalry's back three has worked so well and offers praise to Karifa Yao, Cavalry’s “false left back.”
Up next was Marty’s precious “Nil Nil Report” as the gang recapped both scoreless draws from midweek – Cavalry vs. Pacific FC and Edmonton vs. Valour – before teeing up this week’s CanChamp tilts.
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca and OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack sits down with none other than Forge FC captain and 2020 CanPL Player of the Year Kyle Bekker to discuss his life in football and much more.
The two chat about his time in MLS, specifically with Toronto FC, what he enjoys so much about his leadership role with Forge, and how he winds down when there are no games to be played – any It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia fans out there?
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid go team-by-team through the Canadian Premier League, reviewing each side’s first weeks out of the bubble and react to the Canadian women’s national team’s historic Gold Medal win at Tokyo 2020 – has it sunk in yet?
Starting with Pacific FC (4:31), the gang gush over Pa-Modou Kah’s depth and what’s next, starting with a date against Cavalry FC this Wednesday (7pm MT/9pm ET). The Cavs (10:01), in second place, also impressed the team, who grabbed six points from two home wins this week (FC Edmonton and Valour FC).
As for Rob Gale’s Valour side (16:29), Kristian asks if four-straight slim losses are cause for concern. In fourth, Forge FC (21:59) brings a worthy debate – is a lack of goalscoring outside of Mo Babouli worth stressing over?
Finally, the gang recalls the final four teams outside of the playoff spots – York United (27:01), FC Edmonton (34:35), HFX Wanderers (39:58), and Atlético Ottawa (42:31).
In the latest episode of Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack goes deep with Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp, discussing his rampant start to the 2021 CanPL campaign, his origin in the Netherlands, and how he ended up with Tommy Wheeldon Jr. in Calgary, Alberta.
Klomp, 22, scored his first goal for Calgary in dramatic fashion this week, netting the winner in a 2-1 Al Classico win over FC Edmonton and sending a home-opening crowd at ATCO Field into a frenzy. This goal came a week after Klomp won CanPL.ca Player of the Week, capping off an exceptional first month in red-and-white.
But, like most things and football, these golden times were preceded by heartbreak for the Dutch defender, who nearly quit football this past Fall. Jack goes deep on those difficult discussions, finding confidence playing against Ajax in his league debut, and his aspirations beyond the Cavs – including MLS.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid take in arguably Canada’s greatest ever victory in football: a 1-0 win by the women’s side over the United States at Tokyo 2020 to qualify for the gold medal game. The gang discusses the team’s ongoing legacy, its future, and tee-up the generation-defining finale.
Plus, the gang recap the weekend’s return to CanPL stands, starting with a "soaking" match at Wanderers Grounds between HFX Wanderers and Atlético Ottawa. The Newsroom also debates FC Edmonton's potential winning formula, following goals from Tobias Warschewski and Easton Ongaro and a win over Valour FC, Pacific FC's enjoyable romp over Cavalry FC, and Mo Babouli's spoiler status after grabbing all three points in the 905 Derby over York United.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid recap The Kickoff in Winnipeg, which ended Saturday, with a massive quiz! This is a must-listen as the four wrack their brains to remember everything that happened in the bubble.
Plus, the gang recap the Canadian men’s national team’s monumental Gold Cup win over Costa Rica Sunday night and wrap up the CanPL games from Winnipeg, taking a look at HFX Wanderers FC’s win over Valour FC and York United’s triumph in The Kickoff closer vs. FC Edmonton.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid recap a whirlwind three-match midweek at The Kickoff in Winnipeg, Man.
The gang applaud Cavalry FC’s comprehensive win over Forge FC, commiserate with Atlético Ottawa after they saw a two-goal lead disappear vs. Pacific FC, and ask what’s next for Easton Ongaro following the lanky FC Edmonton striker’s opening goal of the season in a tight 1-0 win over HFX Wanderers.
Plus, Canadian women’s national team Tokyo Olympics looks ahead and reviews their 1-1 draw to hosts Japan and preview the men’s team’s quarter-final tilt with Costa Rica at the Gold Cup.
In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom's Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack goes deep with Pacific FC starlet Marco Bustos in an emotional discussion about tearful nights with the Vancouver Whitecaps, why he's enjoying football now more than ever, and how maturity can strike at different times in a footballers career.
Plus, Marco and Kristian talk about the footballers he models his game after, why PFC coach and former teammate Pa-Modou Kah is a crucial motivator, and why he hopes to one day return to BC Place.
In the first episode of Beyond the pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack chats with York United wideman Diyaeddine Abzi about his blistering start for The Nine Stripes in 2021, his past in futsal, and what's next for the 22-year-old.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid return to recap the Canadian men’s national team’s 4-1 win over Haiti and the Gold Cup and discuss a low-scoring week in Canadian Premier League action.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O'Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid return to recap the weekend's CanPL action but start with the Canadian men's national team's opening win over Martinique at the 2021 Gold Cup.
Tajon Buchanan's impressive showing marked a rebound for John Herdman's side who, as the gang debates, are craving any sort of challenge. Kudos also go out to attackers Theo Corbeanu and Junior Hoilett, the latter of which became Canada's all-time assist leader with the win.
Up first in CanPL action was Atlético Ottawa's shock 2-0 win over Cavalry FC. Goals from Malcolm Shaw and 17-year-old Antoine Coupland gave coach Mista lots to smile about and gave the gang lots to dissect Ottawa's direct style of play and how it could be the key to results moving forward.
Valour FC's 1-0 win over Forge FC also offered lots of talking points from Austin Ricci's worldie to Rob Gale's side's impressive run of form. At the other end, the Newsroom discusses Forge's current state of affairs as the return to home market lingers.
Marco Bustos (there, we said it) shined brightly for Pacific FC this weekend and the gang just had to talk about it. His well-worked brace against York United – which came in front of his parents at IG Field – was a thing of beauty. But he wasn't the only star for PFC on the day…
Finally, Brady carves out some time for HFX Wanderers FC's 2-1 win over FC Edmonton. Joao Morelli's two-goal output gave the Wanderers their first win of the season – the last team at The Kickoff to achieve such a feat. Marty sheds some light on Morey Doner and one sequence in particular while, again, FC Edmonton only scores beautiful goals, don't they? Take a bow again, Fraser Aird.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, and Marty Thompson take in a late night edition of the podcast… Moments following Forge FC’s 2-0 win over Cavalry FC at IG Field (2:02).
The gang start by returning to Forge’s return to championship form, starting with reigning Player of the Year Kyle Bekker and his two-goal performance. Has Bobby Smyrniotis’ side dispelled any early worries? Or what does the “bubble experience” in Winnipeg have to do with their killer instinct as two-time defending champions.
Up next is York United’s 2-1 win over Valour FC (15:50) which saw the long-awaited return of fans to Canadian professional soccer stands. Unfortunately for the hometown Valour faithful, it was Jimmy Brennan’s side who captured all three points with their talented young players catching the eye of the Newsroom crew. Which one of York’s under 21 players, who lead the Jones Deslauriers/Navacord U-21 Minutes Leaderboard by quite a margin, have impressed the most so far; Lowell Wright, Isaiah Johnston, Cedric Toussaint, or someone else?
Finally, the Newsroom closes with Pacific FC’s 1-0 dismantling of Atlético Ottawa (29:36), specifically Marco Bustos and Kadin Chung’s brilliant combination up the right-hand side. Bustos’ brilliance led to the match’s lone goal and led Kristian, rightfully so, ask how do you stop Marco Bustos?
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Brady Reid, Benedict Rhodes, and Marty Thompson digest The Kickoff in Winnipeg's third matchweek.
The gang starts things with the first match of the weekend: a scoreless draw between HFX Wanderers and Cavalry FC (3:08). When will Halifax find the back of the net? How about Cavalry FC’s depth – centreback Karifa Yao, midfielder Elliott Simmons… the list goes on.
Valour FC’s 2-0 dispatching of Atlético Ottawa (13:01) followed with praises once again going to Rob Gale and his side who, don’t look now, went top of the table with this result. Keven Aleman’s performance as a false nine and Gale’s shifting tactics left Kristian and Charlie cooing while questions of Ottawa’s ability in the final third left more questions than answers.
Forge FC’s 3-0 win over Pacific FC (25:18) left the gang relived, if anything, for Hamilton’s first win of the season. Goals from Mo Babouli, Chris Nanco, and Tristan Borges allowed the two-time defending champions to “play free” against a rotated Pacific side.
Finally, the Newsroom closes with FC Edmonton and York United’s 1-1 draw (34:01) on Sunday night which gave us a stunning goal from Fraser Aird and a surprising shush celebration from Michael Petrasso. Also, of course, they had to talk about that penalty that Easton "Oh No" Ongaro failed to convert.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Brady Reid, Benedict Rhodes, and Marty Thompson digest a blistering second matchweek at The Kickoff in Winnipeg.
The gang starts things with the first match of the weekend: a scoreless draw between HFX Wanderers and Cavalry FC (3:08). When will Halifax find the back of the net? How about Cavalry FC’s depth – centreback Karifa Yao, midfielder Elliott Simmons… the list goes on.
Valour FC’s 2-0 dispatching of Atlético Ottawa (13:01) followed with praises once again going to Rob Gale and his side who, don’t look now, went top of the table with this result. Keven Aleman’s performance as a false nine and Gale’s shifting tactics left Kristian and Charlie cooing while questions of Ottawa’s ability in the final third left more questions than answers.
Forge FC’s 3-0 win over Pacific FC (25:18) left the gang relived, if anything, for Hamilton’s first win of the season. Goals from Mo Babouli, Chris Nanco, and Tristan Borges allowed the two-time defending champions to “play free” against a rotated Pacific side.
Finally, the Newsroom closes with FC Edmonton and York United’s 1-1 draw (34:01) on Sunday night which gave us a stunning goal from Fraser Aird and a surprising shush celebration from Michael Petrasso. Also, of course, they had to talk about that penalty that Easton "Oh No" Ongaro failed to convert.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Brady Reid, Benedict Rhodes, and Marty Thompson digest a blistering second matchweek at The Kickoff in Winnipeg.
First up, the gang take off from FC Edmonton’s historic 2-0 victory over Forge FC (4:20) Thursday – the club’s first win in over 600 days. From stanch defending to Ramon Soria and Jeannot Esua’s goals, Alan Koch’s first win in CanPL was one to be remembered. Forge, on the other hand, lose back-to-back matches without scoring for the first time ever – what needs to change for the two-time defending champions?
Next up is York United and Pacific FC’s highly-entertaining 2-2 draw (15:05). What’s to like about York’s young group? What about Pa-Modou Kah’s Pacific side – how did they handle their cagey affair?
Cavalry FC’s 4-1 romp over Atlético Ottawa followed (23:01), with Charlie gushing over Tommy Wheeldon Jr. and his side’s ability to press and pass freely (second-most passes completed in CPL history, we may add). How did Cavalry seem to out-fit an Ottawa side with a proper pre-season so effectively and, after two wins from two, are they early favourites?
Finally, we needed to talk about Valour FC and specifically Rob Gale, who captured their second-straight 2-0 win Wednesday by dispatching HFX Wanderers (34:11). Just how long can the Winnipeg side continue this underdog narrative with Andrew Jean-Baptiste and standout midfielder Raph Ohin – dubbed the Winnipeg Kante by Gale – among their ranks?
Plus, the gang banter through an extra time segment: Greatest goal you’ve ever scored? Which celebrity will Gale mention in his next press conference?
New season, new newsroom!
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Brady Reid, Benedict Rhodes, and Marty Thompson cap off the first week of action from the 2021 Canadian Premier League season played out in Winnipeg, Manitoba at IG Field.
First up, the gang recaps Atletcio Ottawa’s late win over FC Edmonton in the season opener – did Ottawa’s “M, M, and M” midfield deliver? What positives can we take from Alan Koch’s first match in charge of the Eddies?
Next up was Pacific FC’s comprehensive 2-0 win over HFX Wanderers FC. Marco Bustos’ blast and a Steven Gerrard-like thump from Ollie Basset stole the show on the pitch.
Valour FC taking down two-time defending Forge FC Sunday was another highlight – especially with Rob Gale’s cagey comments to the media afterward. Did we underestimate Winnipeg? The gang reacts to Gale’s clips.
Finally, the gang caps things off with Cavalry FC taking down a new-look York United side… but all the talk revolves around Jose Escalante, who played a big part in both Cavs goals. Welcome back to the CPL, Jose!
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson talk about the 2021 CPL season format, preview Atlético Ottawa and HFX Wanderers seasons with Return to the Stage presented by Volkswagen Canada, and revel in a long-awaited return to matchdays.
To read/watch Kristian Jack and Commissioner David Clanachan’s chat about Thursday’s 2021 CPL season announcement, click here: https://canpl.ca/article/cpl-commissioner-clanachan-on-2021-season-new-format-its-like-christmas-day-right-now
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson preview Forge FC and York United’s 2021 seasons with Return to the Stage presented by Volkswagen Canada – what’s different about this Forge side, whether or not we should temper expectations with Jimmy Brennan’s York side and much more.
Plus, the gang previews Forge’s Concacaf League draw, starting with Salvadorian side CD FAS which features a familiar face among its ranks.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson revel in the Canadian men’s national team’s historic qualification for the final round of 2022 World Cup qualifying and offer insight into the "Octagon" – Concacaf’s eight-time finale.
Plus the gang continues its Return to the Stage presented by Volkswagen Canada series by previewing FC Edmonton and Valour FC’s pre-seasons.
Finally, Charlie and Marty are joined by Josh Chapman, the man behind popular kit culture blog The Kitsman, to review the 2021 CPL Community kits produced by Macron.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson take on the Canadian men’s national team’s massive win over Haiti in the first leg of their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying series and tee-up Tuesday’s second round finale (9pm ET/6pm PT on OneSoccer) – how will John Herdman’s side approach their biggest match in half a decade?
Plus, the gang dive into 2021 CPL lookaheads with Return to the Stage presented by Volkswagen Canada. Up first, Pacific FC and Cavalry FC. Player of the Year nominee in 2020 Marco Bustos joins the show to preview PFC’s upcoming season, his return to his hometown of Winnipeg, and his Volkswagen ad that’s getting loads of airtime during the European Championships.
Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson are joined by newly-named CPL VP of Media and Content Kristian Jack who speaks about his new role with both the League and OneSoccer, his impressions on the CPL, and much more.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson jump on the latest CPL signings and news as the 2021 season inches closer. Plus, the gang plays a game of Canadian men’s national team predictor ahead of major 2022 World Cup Qualifying matches against Aruba Saturday night (8 pm ET/5 pm PT) and versus Suriname on Tuesday, June 8 (8 pm ET/5 pm PT) – both matches are available on OneSoccer.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson cover the Canadian women’s national team’s 28-player squad going into a crucial pre-Olympics camp. Who is on the bubble for inclusion at the Tokyo Olympics? Plus, they offer their best guess at a Canadian men’s national team depth chart for 2021 – who are Canada’s top-choice defenders, midfielders, and attackers?
Finally, Marty is joined by Deron, a nine-year-old superfan of HFX Wanderers FC winger Cory Bent and his father to discuss how he became the CPL’s most unlikely fan.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson review a big week for Canadian men’s national team players playing in Europe – titles, goals, and debuts galore. They also look ahead to Jonathan David and Lille OSC’s potential title-winning weekend against Angers FC (3pm ET/12pm PT on OneSoccer). Valour FC defender Andrew Jean-Baptiste joins the show to chat about Winnipeg’s return to training, his “fast” drive from New York City to Canada, and… food! Andrew chats about his post-soccer goal of opening a food truck – and even offers a full menu!
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson review Friday’s big announcement from commissioner David Clanachan which said the CPL is aiming to kick off by mid-June or early July at a single site, with all eight clubs returning to their home markets later in the season. The gang review the plans – which includes a full 28-game season for clubs – and debates which side is best suited for success in a single site start of the season.
Plus, they recap a busy week of signings in the CPL with former English Championship standout Joe Mason joining Cavalry FC and Canadian men’s national team defender Dejan Jakovic signing with Forge FC.
Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson welcome York United goalkeeper and fellow podcaster Niko Giantsopoulos to chat about his new show ‘The Last Line: A Goalkeeper’s Podcast’. Marty and Charlie also get caught up on CPL news, discuss Drew Beckie joining Atlético Ottawa, and everyone’s favourite thing: stadium renderings!
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Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson catch up on the latest CPL news, including commissioner David Clanachan’s recent letter about the upcoming 2021 season. Charlie also gives a rundown of this week’s signings – including one of personal interest to him – before Atlético Ottawa winger Jordan Webb (and roommate Brian Wright) join the show for an entertaining chat about playing football in Singapore, why he joined Ottawa, and how his Spanish is coming along while in Madrid.
Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson analyze Atlético Ottawa’s signing of Ryan Telfer, finish the CanPL.ca Best XIs so far with the eastern CPL teams, and have recent Cavalry FC signing Anthony Novak to discuss his swap from rival Forge FC, country music, and his upcoming cross-Canada road trip.
Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson recap the Canadian women’s national team camp, gush about Concacaf Champions League, and review the best XIs from the CPL’s western teams.
With CanPL.ca's Marty Thompson, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, and John Molinaro. Atlético Ottawa's Chris Mannella joins the show at 18:33.
A Saskatchewan CPL expansion special! Marty Thompson and Charlie O'Connor Clarke are joined by Al Simpson, head of Living Sky Sports and Entertainment Inc., who was awarded exclusive rights to a CPL expansion club in Saskatchewan on Friday.
Plus, other major headlines and reactions from the busy world of Canadian soccer.
With CanPL.ca's Charlie O'Connor Clarke & Marty Thompson. HFX Wanderers FC head coach Stephen Hart joins the show at 15:22.
With CanPL.ca's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Marty Thompson, and Valour FC head coach Rob Gale.
Pacific FC head coach Pa-Modou Kah and HFX Wanderers FC Diversity and Inclusion officer Marvin Okello join the show at 18:05.
It’s CanPL.ca Year-End Quiz time! Marty Thompson plays quizmaster to Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and OneSoccer’s Armen Bedakian.
With contributors Martin Bauman (Pacific FC – 1:46), Sandra Prusina (Cavalry FC – 14:35), and Jonathan Briggins (HFX Wanderers – 26:16).
With contributors Steven Sandor (FC Edmonton – 2:17), AJ Jakubek (Atlético Ottawa – 18:01), Ryan Brandt (Valour FC – 31:46), and James Grossi (York United FC – 40:24).
CanPL.ca’s Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson recap Forge’s monumental Final 2020 victory over HFX Wanderers and what the back-to-back CPL Champions, this time winning on Prince Edward Island, now mean for Canadian soccer.
CanPL.ca’s Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson give a comprehensive preview of the 2020 CPL Final between HFX Wanderers and Forge – Island Games supremacy is on the line!
CanPL.ca’s Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson look ahead to The Island Games second round, touching on HFX Wanderers, Forge, Cavalry, and Pacific’s strengths, weaknesses, and more.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Virtual Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson prime the down-to-the-wire sprint that is the final two matchdays in the Island Games first round.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Virtual Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson review the biggest stories from The Island Games at the halfway point for round 1: Cavalry and Forge with one foot in the second round, HFX Wanderers and Valour impressing, Jordan Brown’s emergence, and much more!
CanPL.ca’s Charlie and Marty recap the goal-fest that was the first weekend of CPL action in 2020.
In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Virtual Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke, John Molinaro, and Marty Thompson preview The Island Games with “one big question” for each side set to fight for the 2020 CPL Championship on Prince Edward Island. Plus, the gang discusses some of the high-profile CPL signings made in recent weeks.