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York Challenge Cavalry but Come Up Just Short

YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO – Make it seven matches unbeaten for league-leading and Canadian Premier League Shield frontrunners Cavalry FC. With the weight of the new trophy on their shoulders, Cavalry came away with a 1-0 win over York United, although they faced significant roadblocks. York’s offence challenged them more than most other teams have…

Forge Slays Their Dragon: Beating Valour in Terrordome

First of all, let me put all you Forge fans at ease. Sparxy is ok. This was simply a metaphor, and the perennial thorn in the side that is Valour FC is the dragon in question that Bobby’s Boys slew. As most Forge fans know, Valour is always a tough nut to crack for the…

York’s Worst Performance of the Season Comes at the Worst Time For It

YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO – This was supposed to be Max Ferrari’s moment. Wearing the captain’s armband, making history for his hometown club as the all-time appearance leader… it was a perfect storm for him to show up and show out. Instead of a romantic, blissful outing, though, Sunday evening’s contest went south pretty quickly.…

The Value of U-21 Minutes May Be Overstated.

Ok, kinda part two of my rants series…or is it three? So hard to keep up. I think I need to write a fluff piece soon. Mascots Part Deux? Get back to my forgotten travel series? Ah well, this week it’s rants. So today’s rant is all about U-21 minutes. And my editor is working…

Riddled with Controversy, York’s Season Hits a Major Speed Bump

YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO – As boos rang around York Lions Stadium and through the night, none of it was for York United. Every decibel, the count rising instantly after the final whistle, was directed at referee Mathieu Souaré, who consistently made appalling decisions throughout the contest. It tested York’s patience, a trait that ultimately…

Rivalry Re-Ignited in the Hammer

By: Cameron Capobianco For the fourth and final time this Canadian Premier League season , Forge FC and Cavalry FC renew their rivalry at Tim Hortons Field on Saturday which is also the 150th match for head coach, Bobby Symrniotis. The rivalry between the two clubs dates back to the inaugural CPL season back in…

The East Unleashes York’s Beast, and They’re Back in the Playoff Picture

Mo Babouli had already tried a long ball looking to pick out York United captain Roger Thompson in the first half. Slightly outmuscled by Mo Omar, York’s skipper just missed out on what would’ve been a great goal. But why wouldn’t it work the second time around? Yes, it has been a trying time for…

Simcoe County Rovers Win League1 Ontario, Set an Example for Other Clubs

Cameron DaSilva drawing a red card midway through the second half of the League1 Ontario final could have spelled death for the Simcoe County Rovers. In fact, it should have. Despite being 2-1 up on Scrosoppi FC, the lead was as narrow as possible. What had initially seemed like the start of a blowout performance…

York United Stays in the Playoff Picture With a Comeback Win

YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO – One wouldn’t be blamed for thinking York United has willed their home-pitch demons away after Friday night’s 2-1 comeback win over Vancouver FC. As Austin Ricci found the winner on a sweet half-volley late in the match, the only way to describe it would be emphatic. Ricci, who has been…

Playoffs!!! Finally They Matter…

Ok, so let me start by saying, I love the CPL. And I love the amount of energy they are putting into trying to make the league exciting and fun for everyone. But… I am not of fan of their insistence on pushing a couple things that I feel are way less important than they’d…

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