CPL Newsroom

In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson review Friday’s big announcement from commissioner David Clanachan which said the CPL is aiming to kick off by mid-June or early July at a single site, with all eight clubs returning to their home markets later in the season. The gang review the plans – which includes a full 28-game season for clubs – and debates which side is best suited for success in a single site start of the season.

Plus, they recap a busy week of signings in the CPL with former English Championship standout Joe Mason joining Cavalry FC and Canadian men’s national team defender Dejan Jakovic signing with Forge FC.

Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson welcome York United goalkeeper and fellow podcaster Niko Giantsopoulos to chat about his new show ‘The Last Line: A Goalkeeper’s Podcast’. Marty and Charlie also get caught up on CPL news, discuss Drew Beckie joining Atlético Ottawa, and everyone’s favourite thing: stadium renderings!

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Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson catch up on the latest CPL news, including commissioner David Clanachan’s recent letter about the upcoming 2021 season. Charlie also gives a rundown of this week’s signings – including one of personal interest to him – before Atlético Ottawa winger Jordan Webb (and roommate Brian Wright) join the show for an entertaining chat about playing football in Singapore, why he joined Ottawa, and how his Spanish is coming along while in Madrid.

Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson analyze Atlético Ottawa’s signing of Ryan Telfer, finish the CanPL.ca Best XIs so far with the eastern CPL teams, and have recent Cavalry FC signing Anthony Novak to discuss his swap from rival Forge FC, country music, and his upcoming cross-Canada road trip.

Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson recap the Canadian women’s national team camp, gush about Concacaf Champions League, and review the best XIs from the CPL’s western teams.

With CanPL.ca's Marty Thompson, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, and John Molinaro. Atlético Ottawa's Chris Mannella joins the show at 18:33.

With Charlie O'Connor-Clarke & Marty Thompson.

With CanPL.ca's Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson.

With CanPL.ca's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Marty Thompson.

A Saskatchewan CPL expansion special! Marty Thompson and Charlie O'Connor Clarke are joined by Al Simpson, head of Living Sky Sports and Entertainment Inc., who was awarded exclusive rights to a CPL expansion club in Saskatchewan on Friday.

Plus, other major headlines and reactions from the busy world of Canadian soccer.