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ATO - After the Whistle

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"After the Whistle” is the latest in a long line of fan-forward, innovative and informative Atlético Ottawa content created by the team at Capital City Supporters Group. Johnny McArthur and Patrick Dornan will host a weekly informal conversation where they let off some steam, dissect the key talking points as well as delve into some statistical data to provide an insight into how well (or poor) the club is doing. As always, the fans are vital to everything done here at CCSG so, if you would like to take part in one of our episodes, whether you caught the game at the stadium or from your sofa, don't hesitate and get in touch with us. About CCSG: As Ottawa’s newest and most active supporters group we believe that it is the responsibility to help create the best fan forward atmosphere on match day. We aim to reinvent what traditional supporters culture is by creating additional excitement for the club with quality digital content throughout the year for the fans by the fans. Our commitment to the club goes beyond match day as The Capital City Supporters Group is steadfast in doing our part in helping grow the beautiful game and the Atletico brand here in the Dominion City. Join Us! Get involved, Let’s start new traditions and help grow the game and support Atlético Ottawa! You can be as involved as you like. Making noise and showing your colours on match day or volunteering your skills to help create some of the best fan content in the Canadian Premier League.
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Episodes

After the Whistle: Match 12 - Cavalry FC (2025)

2 goals. 3 points. 4 clean sheets in a row. 5 wins away at ATO field. Listen to the boys talk about how much we own Calgary, Alberta as well as how the best team in the CPL is hitting its stride.

Jul 01, 202558 minSeason 5Ep. 12

After the Whistle: Match 12 - York United FC (2025)

It was a game of football. It was one of the matches of all time. Listen to the boys talk a surprising amount about a match that seemed to not offer much but spoke volumes about how either club have been approaching their business this year.

Jun 27, 202555 minSeason 5Ep. 11

After the Whistle: Match 08 - HFX Wanderers FC & Match 09 - Vancouver FC (2025)

Winless in almost a month while we continue to concede 2 goals a game. Our offensive game is looking up but our defense needs to be shored up if we're going to mount a real title push. Listen to the boys talk about a dire couple of weeks that saw us slip to the second highest Goals Against in the league (despite sitting at the top of it).

Jun 04, 20251 hrSeason 5Ep. 9

After the Whistle: Match 07 - Forge FC (2025)

Once through the league and we're still undefeated. Surely nothing controversial to talk about in this match right?....Listen to the boys discuss ATO excellence in the face of clear adversity.

May 22, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 5Ep. 8

After the Whistle: Match 06 - Valour FC (2025)

O our Striker who art in Ottawa, Salter be thy name. Thy 4 goals come. Thy haul be done at Lansdowne as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily win. And forgive us our early goals conceded, as we forgive them that score against us. And lead us not into doubting, but deliver us from doubters. For TD place is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

May 13, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 7

After the Whistle: VCup - Scrosoppi FC & Match 05 - Pacific FC (2025)

2 games. 2 wins. 5 goals. 3 points. We're on to the next round of the Canadian Championship and we're on to the next week in the CPL at the top of the league. Scoring 3 goals a game and crushing everyone in our path it feels like we may never lose again. Hear the boys talk about how good Mejia ball is for your mental health.

May 06, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 6

After the Whistle: Match 04 - Cavalry FC (2025)

ATCO Field... sorry, ATO field and 3 ATO goals, name a more iconic duo. As we continue our dominant record in Calgary we move to the top of the table going into a double match week. Listen to the boys break down the first game in 2025 where we've won despite looking comfortably second best.

Apr 29, 202552 minSeason 5Ep. 5

After the Whistle: Match 03 - York United FC (2025)

If this is how every game is going to be this year we might not surivve, but we'll sure have fun along the way. Attacking football is once again the name of the game for Mejia's team and ATO fans can't get enough of it. Hear the boys talk about our first true nail-biter of the year against our provincial rivals.

Apr 23, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 4

After the Whistle: Match 02 - Vancouver FC (2025)

First away game of the year first win of the year. Who is this team and what have they done with Atlético Ottawa? Four goals (with an early goal of the year contender) and it could have been more has ATO fans loving this new style of ball under coah Mejia. Listen to the boys break down the lambasting in Langley.

Apr 15, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 3

After the Whistle: Match 01 - HFX Wanderers FC (2025)

Is it an ATOvHFX game without a comeback, a red card, awful weather, like 4 goals, and yet ANOTHER classic? Listen to the boys talk about another opening day banger involving possibly the most box office fixture this league has to offer.

Apr 08, 202549 minSeason 5Ep. 2

After the Whistle: Match 28 - Vancouver FC (2024)

While the other result didn't go our way to clinch second place, we didn't hold up our end of the bargain either. Listen to Johnny and Joey talk less about the game as a single performance and instead lament our home form for the past three seasons and why it's holding us back.

Oct 23, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 26

After the Whistle: Match 27 - Forge FC (2024)

What's another epic end of season ATO slide without a win over Forge? And one where we confirm the season series win over the league champs to boot? While it won't get us any closer to 1st place, 2nd is very much still in sight. Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss our return to form and how we could close out the season.

Oct 15, 202459 minSeason 4Ep. 25

After the Whistle: Match 24 - Pacific FC (2024)

A draw you say? A blown lead you say? Are you sure you're not talking about any number of other games this season? Listen to Johnny and Joey talk about our latest re-run and what we might do to salvage our season.

Sep 24, 202445 minSeason 4Ep. 22

After the Whistle: Match 22 - Valour FC (2024)

Not the most inspiring result or performance but this game has summed up the team's form in general for the past couple of months perfectly. This team is becoming increasingly difficult to talk about, so thanks to the magnificent CCSG community for yet another stellar mailbag because lord knows this thing would have only been 10 minutes long without it!

Sep 11, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 20

After the Whistle: Match 19 - Pacific FC (2024)

You know what a win against a team at the top of the league and a win against a team near the bottom of the league have in common? They're both worth 3 points. Listen to Johnny and Joey talk about how we can look for positives from this result while still being realistic.

Aug 23, 202447 minSeason 4Ep. 18

After the Whistle: Match 15 - Valour FC (2024)

Talk about a buzzkill! From a routine win to a draw that felt like a loss, these last two games might just be the epitome of ATO's midseason form in 2024. Listen to Johnny and Joey talk about why we can't seem to get it right at home and how important these next few matches are.

Jul 24, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 15

After the Whistle: Match 14 - Vancouver FC (2024)

Three Goals. Three Points. Routine. Lord knows we needed one of these. Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss how the most dominant team in the league can continue to churn out these performances week over week.

Jul 16, 202458 minSeason 4Ep. 14

After the Whistle: Match 13 - Pacific FC (2024)

So that's what that feels like, huh. Sometimes you can throw an entire shovelful of spaghetti at the wall but none of it sticks. Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss how we fell victim to a performance that an erstwhile ATO used to subject others to.

Jul 09, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 13

After the Whistle: Match 12 - Forge FC (2024)

Almost a year to the day after a 7-goal thriller in Hamilton saw us score in the opening minutes, give up an own goal, as well as concede after an embarassingly misplaced backpass, we've quite literally repeated all of those things again. However, this time we've seen ourselves come out on top in another 4-3 result, this time at home. This was an all-time CPL classic and one that will be remembered for years to come by supporters and neutrals alike. Listen to Johnny and Joey cover how it all wen...

Jul 03, 202457 minSeason 4Ep. 12

After the Whistle: Match 11 - Cavalry FC (2024)

Without context, a 1-1 draw away at Cavalry is not an ideal result. With context, a 1-1 draw away at Cavalry is a more than ideal result. Listen to Johnny and Joey talk about this recent lull in our form and how we can and are trying to correct it.

Jun 28, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 11

After the Whistle: Match 10 - York United FC (2024)

Welp.... it was gonna happen sooner or later. Unfortunate who it was against but given our record it was almost written in the stars, wasn't it? We lick our wounds and go again. Listen to Johnny and Joey break down our first loss in the league this season and why it's nothing to panick about just yet.

Jun 18, 202453 minSeason 4Ep. 10
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