The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen returns to break down Week 17, as Charlie O'Connor-Clarke is joined by Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes, Alex Gangué-Ruzic and Mitchell Tierney again to recap the four-game weekend across Calgary, Ottawa, Vancouver and Halifax. Plus, don't worry: Kristian Jack does make an appearance, with a couple of excellent interviews from the Wanderers Grounds on Monday.
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 203
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back after a brief absence to recap Week 16 -- and what a week it was. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Mitchell Tierney and Alex Gangué-Ruzic to discuss Forge's win over Vancouver FC, the Halifax Wanderers' triumph at York, Pacific's big win in Winnipeg and Atlético Ottawa's victory over Cavalry. Plus, Kristian and Charlie react to Monday's news of Forge fullback Ashtone Morgan's retirement.
Jul 31, 2023•58 min•Ep. 202
Canadian national team icon Doneil Henry has signed for Halifax Wanderers, and he spoke to CanPL.ca's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke this week to discuss his move to the CPL, his experience with Canada, and why he still feels he's got plenty left to give.
Jul 18, 2023•11 min•Ep. 201
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen returns for a Monday night episode after Week 14 in the CPL, which was full of twists, turns and controversy. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts as Benedict Rhodes, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all four games from the weekend. Plus, Benedict gives us a primer for the Women's World Cup starting this week, and the gang all convenes at the end to give some CPL midseason award picks... Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer ....
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 200
Another Monday, another CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke is the host this week, as the show kicks off with a roundtable on the Canadian men's national team's penalty shootout loss to the United States at the Gold Cup -- with Charlie, Mitchell Tierney, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic. After that, Charlie, Mitchell, AGR and Benedict Rhodes (who also gives his thoughts on the Canadian women's national team's World Cup squad) break down the action across all four Canadian Pre...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 199
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen returns for a Tuesday evening show, where the gang begins by wrapping up the Canadian men's national team's group stage finale vs. Cuba at the Gold Cup. Kristian Jack, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, Mitchell Tierney and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke discuss the Gold Cup campaign so far and then set up Sunday night's quarter-final against the United States. In the second half of the show, the crew also breaks down all four CPL matches from the weekend, including Halifa...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 198
After an outstanding Week 11 in the Canadian Premier League, the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen reconvenes to recap a wild weekend. Kristian Jack hosts and is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Benedict Rhodes and Alex Gangué-Ruzic to break down the three games from the weekend, including Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa's insane seven-goal thriller at Tim Hortons Field. Plus, Cavalry FC manager Tommy Wheeldon Jr. joins live to chat about his side's progress in 2023 so far. Some footage courte...
Jun 26, 2023•59 min•Ep. 197
Week 10 of the Canadian Premier League has come and gone, which means the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back to recap another electric quartet of matches. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts this week as he's joined by Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to discuss big wins on home turf for Valour FC, Halifax Wanderers, Atlético Ottawa and Pacific FC, plus a brief pause for reflecting on the Canadian men's national team's Nations League defeat to the United States. S...
Jun 19, 2023•59 min•Ep. 196
The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is here for a special Friday live show to celebrate the Canadian men's national team advancing to the Concacaf Nations League Final! Charlie O'Connor-Clarke is joined by Mitchell Tierney and, live from Las Vegas, Kristian Jack to recap Canada's win over Panama, and preview this Sunday's final against the United States.
Jun 16, 2023•38 min•Ep. 195
With Week 9 in the Canadian Premier League now in the books, the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back as usual to recap some major shifts in the league table. Halifax Wanderers are on the board with their first win of the year, while Pacific FC climbed to the top of the table with a gutsy win at Forge FC. York United, meanwhile, stretched their unbeaten run to five with a win over Atlético Ottawa on Pride Night, while Cavalry FC took all the spoils over Vancouver FC at home. Plus, Halifa...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 194
After a record-breaking Week 8 in the CPL, the Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back to discuss 18 goals across five games including nine in the B.C. Derby. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alex Gangué-Ruzic -- as well as special guest, Atlético Ottawa star Ollie Bassett -- to kick off the month of June and discuss the happenings around the league. Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer .
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 193
The Canadian Premier League has officially reached the quarter mark of the 2023 season, and the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back to recap all the action. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts this week with KJ away, and the usual crew of Benedict Rhodes, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and Mitchell Tierney returns to discuss fascinating wins for Forge FC and York United, as well as some close-fought draws in the two games in B.C. Plus, a celebration of Cavalry FC goalkeeper Marco Carducci, in honour ...
May 29, 2023•53 min•Ep. 192
CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen: It was an action-packed sixth week of the Canadian Premier League, and the CPL Newsroom crew is back again to break down big wins for York United and Cavalry FC as well as draws for Pacific, Valour, Forge, and Vancouver FC.
May 23, 2023•39 min•Ep. 191
CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen: After an action-packed Week 5 in the Canadian Premier League, the Newsroom crew returns to break it all down. Host Kristian Jack brings in Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to discuss big wins for Atlético Ottawa and Pacific FC, a competitive Forge FC triumph, and a controversial Cavalry-Halifax draw in what will go down as the highest-scoring weekend in CPL history so far.
May 15, 2023•57 min•Ep. 190
The CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, returns to discuss the fourth week of Canadian Premier League action. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, Mitchell Tierney and Benedict Rhodes to recap a weekend where Pacific FC dominated Atlético Ottawa, Vancouver FC welcomed a sell-out crowd to Langley for the first time, and Forge FC claimed the spoils in the 905 Derby.
May 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 189
The CPL Newsroom crew is back to recap Week 3 in the Canadian Premier League; Kristian Jack is joined as usual by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to discuss all four games. Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers were both held to a draw in their home openers, while Forge FC and York United both claimed tight wins away from home in another fascinating weekend.
May 01, 2023•55 min•Ep. 188
Join the CPL Newsroom crew to recap the second weekend of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season! We break down all four matches as always, including the first goal and victory in Vancouver FC history!
Apr 24, 2023•53 min•Ep. 187
Join us to recap all of the action from the opening weekend of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season! We break down all four matches, and hear from players and coaches from every team, as well as look forward to a busy week ahead.
Apr 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 186
Join the CPL Newsroom crew for their first show of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season! We'll discuss everything you need to know ahead of the first weekend of matches - including our predictions for the league champion and each of the end-of-season award winners.
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 185
On episode five of our Black History Month Conversations series, host Jordan Wilson is joined by former Pacific FC head coach Pa-Modou Kah. Kah, now an assistant coach at MLS side Charlotte FC, speaks to Wilson about his playing and coaching career, growing up in The Gambia and Norway, and the opportunities for Black coaches in the professional game, among other things.
Feb 09, 2023•31 min•Ep. 184
On episode four of our Black History Month Conversations series, Jordan Wilson is joined by Pacific FC right back Kunle Dada-Luke. They discuss the successful beginning to Dada-Luke's professional career, his past in the sport, and some of his big aspirations for the future, among other things.
Feb 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 183
On episode three of our Black History Month Conversations series, Jordan Wilson is joined by Valour FC and Haiti defender Andrew Jean-Baptiste. The two discuss AJB growing up in New York, his path and journey in the professional game, and some important people who made a difference in his career, among other things.
Feb 03, 2023•39 min•Ep. 182
In episode two of our Black History Month Conversations series, OneSoccer's Jordan Wilson speaks to Forge FC defender, and longtime friend of his, Ashtone Morgan. The two discuss Morgan's playing career, his roots and family heritage, and take some trips down memory lane, among other things.
Feb 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 181
In episode one of our Black History Month Conversations series, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack speaks to former York United midfielder, and now OneSoccer analyst, Jordan Wilson. Wilson introduces this new series, which he will be hosting, and chats with Kristian about his playing career and recent transition into a career in media, among other things.
Feb 01, 2023•10 min•Ep. 180
In the latest episode of Beyond The Pitch, Kristian Jack sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Canadian Men's National Team defender Joel Waterman, fresh off his time with Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They discuss Joel's career trajectory, from being drafted by Cavalry FC into the Canadian Premier League, to moving up to MLS with CF Montreal, and cracking the Canada squad that went to play in Qatar.
Dec 19, 2022•28 min•Ep. 179
Forge FC were crowned 2022 Canadian Premier League champions on Sunday night with a 2-0 win over Atlético Ottawa in the Final. To recap an incredible weekend in the nation's capital, the crew of Mitchell Tierney, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic convenes to discuss all the details of the match. Plus, OneSoccer commentator Adam Jenkins joins as a special guest to give his thoughts on the occasion. Some footage courtesy of OneSoccer ....
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 178
The 2022 Canadian Premier League Final is set: Atlético Ottawa will host Forge FC at TD Place next Sunday, Oct. 30. Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke were on the ground in Hamilton and Ottawa, respectively, for the second legs of each semifinal, and they converge on Monday -- along with the usual crew of Benedict Rhodes, Mitchell Tierney, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic -- to break it all down and preview the upcoming Final. Plus, 2022 Golden Boot winner Alejandro Díaz joined KJ for a special...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 177
The 2022 Canadian Premier League playoffs are underway, as the first legs of the semifinals went down on Saturday in Calgary and Langford. Kristian Jack, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic converge once more to break it all down, hear from some of the coaches and players involved, and preview next weekend's second legs (plus, World Cup sticker packs return!). 1:30 - Cavalry and Forge score a goal apiece at ATCO Field 25:25 - Atlético Ottawa tak...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 176
The 2022 regular season is over, and the CPL Playoffs are set to begin. To wrap up the campaign and preview the semifinals, the whole gang of Kristian Jack, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes, and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic teams up to give CanPL.ca's top 10 goals of the year, as well as each panelist's Best XI for the 2022 regular season campaign. Note: The audio portion of the podcast only includes the Team of the Year & playoff preview segments. For the top 10 goals, c...
Oct 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 175
The four playoff-bound sides are all set as Forge FC, Cavalry FC, and Pacific FC all won over the weekend to join Atlético Ottawa in the postseason with one matchweek left. Mitchell Tierney hosts this week alongside Charlie O'Connor-Clarke to break down the four matches across the CPL. 4:48 - Cavalry eliminate Valour at Spruce Meadows (with Benedict Rhodes) 16:30 - HFX Wanderers fall to Atleti in the Maritimes 26:15 - Nathan Ingham joins to chat Atlético Ottawa 39:05 - Forge clinch their spot wi...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 174
