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CPL Newsroom

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Presented by Volkswagen. The Official Podcast of the Canadian Premier League, hosted by Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney, and produced by Benedict Rhodes.
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Week 2: Ottawa dominate Vancouver, Forge stay perfect in goal-filled weekend

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney on the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkwagen, to break down all three matches from a weekend in the Canadian Premier League that had no shortage of goals. Halifax Wanderers FC and Atlético Ottawa jumped into the win column for the first time this season with road wins over York United and Vancouver FC, respectively, while Forge FC stayed perfect with a win away to Pacific. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer....

Apr 14, 2025•31 min•Ep. 250

Week 1: Key takeaways from the opening weekend of the 2025 CPL season

The CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, is back for another season! Join Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney to break down all of the action from week one of the 2025 Canadian Premier League campaign. Atlético Ottawa and Halifax Wanderers FC drew a four-goal thriller in the capital, Forge FC beat Cavalry FC in a CPL Final rematch, Pacific FC started their season with victory over Valour FC, and York United beat Vancouver FC to finish off the opening weekend. Some footage used is cour...

Apr 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 249

Cavalry vs Pumas, Forge vs Monterrey! Concacaf Champions Cup draw reaction

The draw for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup was conducted Tuesday night, as Cavalry FC and Forge FC learned their first-round opponents for this year's competition. The CPL's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney were live on YouTube shortly after the draw, as they reacted to the news that Cavalry will take on Pumas UNAM, while Forge play CF Monterrey in a pair of CPL-versus-Liga MX battles. They were also joined live by Cavalry FC coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. and Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrni...

Dec 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 248

CPL Final recap: Cavalry FC are the 2024 North Star Cup champions!

Cavalry FC have their playoff title at last! On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down the 2024 Canadian Premier League Final, which saw Cavalry FC lift the North Star Cup for the first time in front of their home fans at ATCO Field. They break down the match itself and listen to postgame reaction from several Cavs stars, as well as the two head coaches Tommy Wheeldon Jr and Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis. Some foota...

Nov 11, 2024•43 min•Ep. 247

Forge win semi-final + CPL Final preview! 🏆🍁

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney begin by breaking down Forge FC's win over Atlético Ottawa in the CPL semi-final on Saturday. They then turn their attention to previewing the upcoming CPL Final, which will see the Hammers visit longtime rivals Cavalry FC at ATCO Field in Calgary on Saturday! Make sure you tune into that match live on CBC Sports and OneSoccer, with kickoff set for 3 pm ET/1 pm MT! Some footage used ...

Nov 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 246

Cavalry FC advance to CPL Final, Atlético Ottawa win epic shootout

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down Sunday's wild doubleheader in the CPL Playoffs. Cavalry FC booked their ticket to the CPL Final, and won the right to host it, with a victory over Forge FC in Hamilton. Atlético Ottawa knocked out York United FC in a crazy game that ended in the league's first penalty shootout. Kristian Jack joins the show as well to break down the game in Ottawa and look ahead to next wee...

Oct 28, 2024•49 min•Ep. 245

York knock out Pacific, set up Super Sunday in CPL Playoffs 🍁⚽

On the first 2024 playoff edition of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down York United's victory over Pacific FC in the 4th vs 5th match on Wednesday night. They also preview a huge weekend to come, with York set to visit Atlético Ottawa in the quarter-final, and Forge FC hosting Cavalry FC in the qualifying semi-final! Some footage is courtesy of OneSoccer.

Oct 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 244

CanMNT vs Panama recap + previewing Saturday's action-packed CPL regular season finale

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney start by breaking down Tuesday night's win for the Canadian men's national team against Panama in Toronto. After that they look ahead to The Outcome, presented by TonyBet - the thrilling regular season finale on Saturday that will see four games played at the same time! There are multiple positions in the league table still to be decided, as well as the Golden Boot award! Watch all o...

Oct 16, 2024•56 min•Ep. 243

Week 26: Forge crowned CPL Shield winners, chaotic playoff race heats up 🔥

Forge FC are the 2024 Canadian Premier League Shield winners! On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down their regular season title, and the rest of the action from around the league. Halifax Wanderers FC picked up a point with a late goal at home to Vancouver FC, Cavalry FC smashed Pacific FC in Langford, Forge beat Valour FC in Winnipeg, and York United beat Atlético Ottawa in Toronto before an interesting exchange ...

Oct 07, 2024•55 min•Ep. 242

Week 25: Forge on verge of CPL Shield, tight race continues for fifth

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down all of the action from matchweek 25! Forge FC put one hand on the CPL Shield with a win over York United, Cavalry FC and Vancouver FC split the points at ATCO Field, Halifax Wanderers FC held Atlético Ottawa to a draw in the capital, and Valour FC launched themselves back into playoff contention with a big Monday night win over Pacific FC. At the end of the show, producer Ben...

Oct 01, 2024•57 min•Ep. 241

Week 24: Forge & Ottawa clinch playoff spots, race for postseason heats up

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, pres. by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down all four matches from matchweek 24! Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa clinched playoff spots this weekend, while Cavalry FC are hot on their heels after a big win at York Lions Stadium on Friday night. Valour and Halifax currently chase Pacific FC for the final playoff spot after all three teams drew matches over the weekend, while Vancouver's recent slide has them on the outside look...

Sep 23, 2024•52 min•Ep. 240

Week 21: Team-by-team breakdown of the playoff picture ahead of final push

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down where every team stands ahead of the final playoff push. They dive into all eight clubs, looking at the key storylines that will decide which team lifts the CPL Shield and which five will battle it out for the North Star Cup. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

Sep 03, 2024•55 min•Ep. 239

Week 19: CPL Shield race heats up as top four teams start to pull away

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all four matches from a busy weekend. Cavalry beat York United to pick up their fourth win in a row, Ottawa dominated Pacific FC in Langford, and Valour continued their playoff push with a win over Halifax at home. Forge moved to the top of the table on Sunday with a victory over Vancouver FC for their second win of the week, after beating Halifax on Wednesday as well. Some foota...

Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 238

Week 18: York take over top spot in the table as playoff race heats up

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all the action from week 18 of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season! York United moved to the top of the table with their win over Valour and Atlético Ottawa's blowout loss against Forge, Cavalry rejoined the CPL Shield conversation with a win at home against Halifax, and there's frustration at Pacific FC after losing again to rivals Vancouver FC to remain on the outside lookin...

Aug 12, 2024•42 min•Ep. 237

Week 16: CPL standings shaken up by four thrilling matches

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week 16 of the 2024 season! There were some big wins in Hamilton, Toronto, and Langford this weekend, and Cavalry climbed into a playoff spot with a needed win in Vanvcouver. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Jul 29, 2024•45 min•Ep. 236

Week 15: Halifax climb up the table as draws elsewhere create a logjam

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week 15 as the first half of the regular season comes to an end. At the end of the show producer Benedict Rhodes hopped on for a few final thoughts on Stoppage Time. Make sure you send in your questions and comments, and we'll get to them each week! Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Jul 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 235

Week 13: CanMNT take on Argentina in Copa América semis, CPL weekend recap + CanChamp preview

It's a jam-packed episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen this week, as Charlie and Mitchell preview Canada vs Argentina in the Copa América semifinals, before breaking down all of this weekend's CPL action. At the end of the show they also look ahead to Forge FC and Pacific FC competing in the Canadian Championship semifinals against Major League Soccer sides Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, respectively. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier...

Jul 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 234
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