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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 Smyrniotis, who provided their thoughts on the draw, how their squad construction is coming along ahead of the Concacaf campaigns, and what it means to be playing at the highest level. Plus, Wheeldon Jr. provides an update on where Cavalry might be able to host their home leg against Pumas.

For more information on Tuesday's draw, click here.

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 footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer. 

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 is courtesy of OneSoccer. 

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 weekend's semi-final between Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa. 

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

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.

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 of the action this weekend for free on the OneSoccer YouTube channel.

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 between the two managers. 

At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's top stories. 

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

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 Benedict Rhodes joins for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's top stories. 

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

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 looking in at their BC rivals.

At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins as well for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's most talked about stories. 

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

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.