Author: Kevin Anderson
Forge FC recently lost their biggest game of this young season. (Sorry for the lack of an article, I was in mourning). They held the toughest team in the league to stalemate for 85 minutes. And then it was a communication error, and a bobble by Henry, that was their undoing. 1-0 Pacific, game done. … Continue reading Hmmm, Hamilton…Should We Be Worried?
Another one for the scrapbook. Fitting, because it was at times scrappy. Cavalry played well, as always. Forge kept on pushing, as always. And in the end, a tie. Not quite as always, but pretty familiar nonetheless. There will be questions asked. Should Cavalry be hanging on to late leads better? Does Forge need to … Continue reading Cavalry Welcomes Forge to ATCO: Provides Them a Parting Gift Too
Kevin Anderson I have written a lot about "The Rivalry" for 13th Man Sports. The first unforced and meaningful rivalry in CPL history. The brawling, Spring and Fall-ing animosity that is Forge/Cavalry. But recently with two Ontario “rivalry” games back-to-back for Forge, some other teams have started to claim rivalry with the league’s most storied … Continue reading Forged Under Pressure: What Makes a CPL Rivalry?
Look. Being a fan of the most successful team in CanPL history is probably a blast. I can't say because I am here as an unbiased professional (Just kidding, it totally is). But there is so much more to the professional soccer community in Canada right now. So here is my attempt to to highlight … Continue reading Taking Initiative: All Winners Aren’t Always on the Pitch
Watching warm-ups before the game, both sides looked the same. Loose and confident. But the reality set in when you peeked a little closer, the picture came into focus. Ottawa has struggled to start the season. And seems to be getting worse. With draws against Wanderers and Valour followed up by a loss to an … Continue reading Steel Your Nerves in the Hammer: Forge’s PK Curse is Broken
As a first-time credentialed sports writer, I am bumping into first's almost daily. I recently had my first press conference. My first question asked and answered at a press conference. And my first question laughed at by a pro soccer player. But I'm getting better. Practice makes perfect. And that doesn't just go for writers … Continue reading Practice Makes Perfect: Taking in a Forge Practice Session
So I get to write about WoSo and the CSA again. Woo hoo! And this time it is good news, the Women's World Cup is coming to North America. Just like the Men's 2026 World Cup it will be a co-hosted event. Which is great, because the more we share the wealth, the faster the … Continue reading World Cup 2027 is Coming to North America, Again!
So some things never change. Forge FC has fallen short in its attempt to end a trend. Year Five is no different from any other when it comes to home openers and slow-ish starts. But hey it is not all gloom and doom. Let's look at the bright side of of the 2023 Forge home … Continue reading Game One in the Books for Forge: Can’t Win an Opener, Still Hate Cavalry
Well it's in the books. My first press conference with Forge FC as a writer for 13thManSports. And it was great. Nico Correa of Forge made both Coach Bobby Smyrniotis and Alex Achinioti-Jonsson available for today's event. And as I rubbed shoulders with some of the heavy hitters in Canadian Premier League coverage, I started … Continue reading No Pressure: A Forge Pre-Game Press Conference
There are a ton of reasons to get out to your local CPL team’s season opener. And even more reasons to watch a bunch of games live this year. So let me give you some specific and general reasons to get out there! (You’re welcome in advance!) Season Openers Pay what you can - Atleti … Continue reading Get Your Butt into the Seats at your Local CPL Stadium this Weekend: It’s Time to Love Soccer Again
