Canada, collectively, held its breath. With berths in the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League Finals and the Copa America on the line, the cold, rainy Tuesday night in Toronto signified one of the biggest matches that the Canadian Men’s National Team would play to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. However, down by a goal with … Continue reading Disastrous Canada crashes out of Nations League →

TIM HORTONS FIELD, HAMILTON - Bobby Smyrniotis had a simple message for Tristan Borges as he entered the field of play in extra time of Saturday’s epic Canadian Premier League Final. “Go out there and win us a third championship.” Of course, that’s not totally correct. Smyrniotis has been so accustomed to winning that he’s … Continue reading Gorgeous Borges Nets Forge’s Fourth Title →

William Akio has trademarked a goal celebration in the Canadian Premier League. And there was no sweeter moment in which he performed his iconic backflip than three weeks ago at Cavalry FC’s regular-season finale. Fresh off a trophy raise, the first in club history, Akio, as teammates pushed him on, launched into the air, much … Continue reading Q&A: William Akio on playing for his home and the Cavs’ playoff run →

It all happened so quickly. On a cool Autumn afternoon in Hamilton last year, Forge FC and Cavalry FC were amid an epic two-legged semifinal. The first leg ended 1-1, and for much of the second Forge looked to be on the front foot. Chances aplenty, Cavalry found it tough to make its way down … Continue reading Q&A: Noah Jensen on big games, pressure, and a Final at home →

Wednesday night had started exactly how York United would want it to. In just their second playoff appearance to date, they had all the momentum compared to Pacific FC, losers of three in a row. York quickly established a tempo to the contest, and luck seemed to be on their side. Pacific scored an offside … Continue reading York’s Season Ends in the Most Heartbreaking Fashion →

Words to describe York United's quest for a playoff berth in 2023 have gone somewhat along these lines: nothing worth having ever comes easy. For one last match in the regular season, a trip to Langley to play Vancouver FC, that echoed true as they worked hard to secure a 2-1 win over the expansion … Continue reading York United Clinches Postseason with Gritty Win on the Road →

YORK LIONS STADIUM, TORONTO - In the heat of battle, Kévin Dos Santos was dancing around defenders on his way to the dramatic winning goal for York United on Sunday. And after the match, he continued to dance all night long, though now in the locker room. The fun times were interrupted so Dos Santos … Continue reading Dos Santos the Hero as York Inch Closer to the Playoffs →

In honour of Max Ferrari hitting 77 appearances for York United - the most in club history - I got the chance to sit down with Max to have a chat about his career, one year at a time. His ascendancy from League1 to being a CPL household name is incredible. Thank you for the … Continue reading Max Ferrari’s Rise Will Wait for Nobody →

BMO FIELD, TORONTO - It was unexpected. Yes, Jamaica couldn’t have been underestimated going into the second leg of the CONCACAF W Olympic qualifier despite being down 2-0, but Canada wouldn’t have anticipated a goal in the way it came: Julia Grosso had been ruling the defensive midfield but an unlucky handball got Jamaica a … Continue reading Gold Rush: Canada Sees Out Jamaica to Secure a Berth at the Olympics →

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 … Continue reading York Challenge Cavalry but Come Up Just Short →