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CanWNT Gold Medal glee, CanPL team-by-team review

In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid go team-by-team through the Canadian Premier League, reviewing each side’s first weeks out of the bubble and react to the Canadian women’s national team’s historic Gold Medal win at Tokyo 2020 – has it sunk in yet?

Starting with Pacific FC (4:31), the gang gush over Pa-Modou Kah’s depth and what’s next, starting with a date against Cavalry FC this Wednesday (7pm MT/9pm ET). The Cavs (10:01), in second place, also impressed the team, who grabbed six points from two home wins this week (FC Edmonton and Valour FC).

As for Rob Gale’s Valour side (16:29), Kristian asks if four-straight slim losses are cause for concern. In fourth, Forge FC (21:59) brings a worthy debate – is a lack of goalscoring outside of Mo Babouli worth stressing over?

Finally, the gang recalls the final four teams outside of the playoff spots – York United (27:01), FC Edmonton (34:35), HFX Wanderers (39:58), and Atlético Ottawa (42:31).

Beyond the Pitch: Getting to know Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp

In the latest episode of Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack goes deep with Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp, discussing his rampant start to the 2021 CanPL campaign, his origin in the Netherlands, and how he ended up with Tommy Wheeldon Jr. in Calgary, Alberta.

Klomp, 22, scored his first goal for Calgary in dramatic fashion this week, netting the winner in a 2-1 Al Classico win over FC Edmonton and sending a home-opening crowd at ATCO Field into a frenzy. This goal came a week after Klomp won CanPL.ca Player of the Week, capping off an exceptional first month in red-and-white.

But, like most things and football, these golden times were preceded by heartbreak for the Dutch defender, who nearly quit football this past Fall. Jack goes deep on those difficult discussions, finding confidence playing against Ajax in his league debut, and his aspirations beyond the Cavs – including MLS.

'Soaking in' CanWNT's semis win, CanPL's return home

In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid take in arguably Canada’s greatest ever victory in football: a 1-0 win by the women’s side over the United States at Tokyo 2020 to qualify for the gold medal game. The gang discusses the team’s ongoing legacy, its future, and tee-up the generation-defining finale.

Plus, the gang recap the weekend’s return to CanPL stands, starting with a "soaking" match at Wanderers Grounds between HFX Wanderers and Atlético Ottawa. The Newsroom also debates FC Edmonton's potential winning formula, following goals from Tobias Warschewski and Easton Ongaro and a win over Valour FC, Pacific FC's enjoyable romp over Cavalry FC, and Mo Babouli's spoiler status after grabbing all three points in the 905 Derby over York United.

CanMNT-Costa Rica and The Kickoff Recap Quiz!

In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid recap The Kickoff in Winnipeg, which ended Saturday, with a massive quiz! This is a must-listen as the four wrack their brains to remember everything that happened in the bubble.

Plus, the gang recap the Canadian men’s national team’s monumental Gold Cup win over Costa Rica Sunday night and wrap up the CanPL games from Winnipeg, taking a look at HFX Wanderers FC’s win over Valour FC and York United’s triumph in The Kickoff closer vs. FC Edmonton.

Dominant Cavalry depart Winnipeg + Pacific-Ottawa offer best CPL match in 2021

In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid recap a whirlwind three-match midweek at The Kickoff in Winnipeg, Man.

The gang applaud Cavalry FC’s comprehensive win over Forge FC, commiserate with Atlético Ottawa after they saw a two-goal lead disappear vs. Pacific FC, and ask what’s next for Easton Ongaro following the lanky FC Edmonton striker’s opening goal of the season in a tight 1-0 win over HFX Wanderers.

Plus, Canadian women’s national team Tokyo Olympics looks ahead and reviews their 1-1 draw to hosts Japan and preview the men’s team’s quarter-final tilt with Costa Rica at the Gold Cup.

Beyond the Pitch: Pacific FC's Marco Bustos

In the latest episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom's Beyond the Pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack goes deep with Pacific FC starlet Marco Bustos in an emotional discussion about tearful nights with the Vancouver Whitecaps, why he's enjoying football now more than ever, and how maturity can strike at different times in a footballers career.

Plus, Marco and Kristian talk about the footballers he models his game after, why PFC coach and former teammate Pa-Modou Kah is a crucial motivator, and why he hopes to one day return to BC Place.

Beyond the Pitch: York United's Diyaeddine Abzi

In the first episode of Beyond the pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack chats with York United wideman Diyaeddine Abzi about his blistering start for The Nine Stripes in 2021, his past in futsal, and what's next for the 22-year-old.

Canada-USA recap, Valour & Ricci thrive

CanMNT beat Haiti, CanPL week in Winnipeg recap

In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid return to recap the Canadian men’s national team’s 4-1 win over Haiti and the Gold Cup and discuss a low-scoring week in Canadian Premier League action.

CanMNT's first step at Gold Cup, Atlético Ottawa find winning formula

In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, the CanPL.ca editorial crew of Kristian Jack, Charlie O'Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid return to recap the weekend's CanPL action but start with the Canadian men's national team's opening win over Martinique at the 2021 Gold Cup.

Tajon Buchanan's impressive showing marked a rebound for John Herdman's side who, as the gang debates, are craving any sort of challenge. Kudos also go out to attackers Theo Corbeanu and Junior Hoilett, the latter of which became Canada's all-time assist leader with the win.

Up first in CanPL action was Atlético Ottawa's shock 2-0 win over Cavalry FC. Goals from Malcolm Shaw and 17-year-old Antoine Coupland gave coach Mista lots to smile about and gave the gang lots to dissect Ottawa's direct style of play and how it could be the key to results moving forward.

Valour FC's 1-0 win over Forge FC also offered lots of talking points from Austin Ricci's worldie to Rob Gale's side's impressive run of form. At the other end, the Newsroom discusses Forge's current state of affairs as the return to home market lingers.

Marco Bustos (there, we said it) shined brightly for Pacific FC this weekend and the gang just had to talk about it. His well-worked brace against York United – which came in front of his parents at IG Field – was a thing of beauty. But he wasn't the only star for PFC on the day…

Finally, Brady carves out some time for HFX Wanderers FC's 2-1 win over FC Edmonton. Joao Morelli's two-goal output gave the Wanderers their first win of the season – the last team at The Kickoff to achieve such a feat. Marty sheds some light on Morey Doner and one sequence in particular while, again, FC Edmonton only scores beautiful goals, don't they? Take a bow again, Fraser Aird.