Tag: Forge FC
Moments of magic should always come at times that deserve it. Occasions when there is truly something at stake, something that ignites an emotional drive to get it. We should've known something along these lines would happen: this rivalry has only once ended in a stalemate, which was the Canadian Premier League's premiere. For whatever … Continue reading Soumaoro Steps Up in The Biggest Moment to Win York The Derby
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?
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
Another season is upon which means another in-depth look at how biased the Match of the Week (MOTW) is for/against certain teams. The league's favourite team Forge, yet again leads the league in appearances with a grand total of nine. What is surprising is who comes in second place for most appearances. Both Halifax Wanderers … Continue reading Match of the Week Biases Yet Again
Remember last season when it seemed like every single week left the Canadian Premier League with a new leader? It was a lot of fun, right? Well, are you up for a second round of that? So far this season - albeit only three weeks in - that's what we're getting, as you can't really … Continue reading CPL Power Rankings Week 3 – Forge Rise, Ottawa Falls Hard
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
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
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
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
