Tag: Atletico Ottawa
Whenever Atlético Ottawa and York United get together it is a feisty and entertaining affair. This game was no exception. On a wet rainy afternoon in the nation's capital, the two teams meet for the first time in the 2023 season. Coming into the game York had lost two straight games and Atletico had drawn … Continue reading A Frustrating Game for Atlético Ottawa vs York United
The second week of the Canadian Premier League season has come to a close, and once again, it was an incredibly interesting week. Here's how things shake down after two weeks, and a Canadian Championship window. 8. York United Last Match: Vs. Vancouver - Loss (1-2) Last Ranking: 7th Average Vote: 8 Next Match: @ … Continue reading CPL Power Rankings Week 2 – York Tumble, Vancouver Gets Club’s First Win
It wasn’t the result either team wanted but if I was Valour I would be happy. Valour managed to salvage a draw against an undefeated Ottawa team, in a cold and empty Winnipeg IG Field. Valour managed to strike first in the 3rd minute of play which knocked the wind out of Ottawa for a … Continue reading Atletico Ottawa and Valour Remain Undefeated
The offseason in the Canadian Premier League is long, but still, it feels like time has flown by after Forge took home the championship at TD Place at the end of October. While the fifth season is now underway, it comes with many changes being made. FC Edmonton is no longer, British Colombia has a … Continue reading CPL Power Rankings Week 1 – Valour Surge, Ottawa Faulter
The 2023 CPL season kicked off in Ottawa today. With Atletico Ottawa battling it out with Halifax Wanderers for a 1-1 draw in front of a large crowd of over 7,000 people at TD Place. The large crowd was rewarded with unseasonably warm weather and a good game of footy. This is Atletico’s second “real … Continue reading Atlético Ottawa and Halifax Wanderers Battle to a Draw
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
With the CPL offseason now roughly finished other than a few last-minute additions, it's time to look at how each team has done. Every team has announced which players left during the offseason and which ones the team is keeping around, in addition to what players the teams have brought into the fold. This gives … Continue reading Grading Each CPL’s Team Offseason Part 2
Canada is a big country over 5000km from coast to coast. Having one top-flight league in the country, that is spread out throughout the country means that large distances are going to be travelled. With the addition of Vancouver FC to the league the average distance travelled has gone up for all teams east of … Continue reading Distance Traveled By The CPL
I believe this ranking has been done before. But it is time to do it again since two mascots have died, at least one has been re-born, a new one is on the horizon and Forge refuses to release new signings so I am bored. Enjoy! Note: These are done in no particular order and … Continue reading Ranking the CPL Mascots: A Labour of Love (and Laughs)
Atletico Ottawa has sold forward/winger Ballou Tabla to the second-division Turkish side Manisa FK. He has signed a two and a half year deal with his new club. Ballou Tabla joined Atletico Ottawa last season from FC Montreal. He signed a three-year deal at the time with Atletico and was one of their star players … Continue reading Atletico Ottawa Sell Ballou Tabla to Tukish Side Manisa FK
