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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 League matches.

CanMNT vs. Venezuela preview & CPL Team-by-team Roundup

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney chatted all things Canadian men's national team as they prepare for Friday's Copa America quarter-final against Venezuela.

After that, with another week of the Canadian Premier League in the books, the boys went around the league and did a team-by-team roundup of where each club stands at the beginning of July.

Week 11: CanMNT at Copa America & Wanderers pick up first win of 2024

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney start the show with a full breakdown of Canada at Copa America, before looking back on week eleven of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season!

York United beat Pacific on Wednesday night, Cavalry and Ottawa drew on Friday, Forge beat Valour on Sunday, before the Halifax Wanderers dominated Vancouver FC to pick up their first win of the season to end the weekend.

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Week 10: CPL On Tour in Kelowna + York end Ottawa's historic unbeaten run

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Mitchell Tierney and guest host Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down week ten of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season!

Friday night saw a wild back-and-forth match between Valour and Pacific in Winnipeg, York ended Atlético Ottawa's historic unbeaten streak on Saturday afternoon, before Forge rescued a point late against the still-winless Halifax Wanderers on Saturday night.

The weekend ended in Kelowna, British Columbia on Sunday, where the CPL played its first ever On Tour match, featuring Vancouver FC and Cavalry FC, as it looks to expand to new communities across the country.

We also discuss the Canadian men's national team's upcoming Copa America matches when producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show for Stoppage Time.

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Week 9: Cavalry get back on track, Ottawa's historic streak continues

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down a busy week nine!

Halifax and Pacific drew 0-0 at Wanderers Grounds, Cavalry beat their rivals Forge, Ottawa left Winnipeg with three more points, and Vancouver held York to a point in Benjamín Mora's Nine Stripes coaching debut.

We also discuss the Canadian men's national team's games against the Netherlands and France when producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show for Stoppage Time, and answer some questions from our listeners. Send in any questions or comments you have for our mailbag and we'll get to them every week!

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Week 8: Dramatic comeback in Ottawa, Valour's victorious homecoming

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from week eight of the 2024 season!

Forge dominated the 905 Derby once again, Pacific and Cavalry split the points in Langford, Ottawa came from behind very late to extend their record-breaking unbeaten streak, and Valour picked up a win in their first home game of the season. 

Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end to ask the hosts some questions on Stoppage Time. Send in any questions or comments you have for our hosts and we'll get to them every week!

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Week 7: Ottawa dominate Forge, Eagles win BC Derby

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from a goal-filled matchweek seven!

York and interim head coach Mauro Eustáquio beat Halifax at home, Atlético Ottawa defeated a tired Forge side in the capital, and Vancouver came back to win against Pacific in the BC Derby. Rounding out the weekend, Cavalry and Valour split the points in Calgary on Sunday.

Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show for Stoppage Time, where we make our early picks for the CPL Awards through a quarter of the season. Send in any questions or comments you have for our listener mailbag and we'll get to them every week!

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Week 6: Valour get into the win column, Ottawa now the last unbeaten team

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from a thrilling Victoria Day long weekend!

Ottawa beat Pacific to stay undefeated on the season, Vancouver won away to Forge FC for the first time, Cavalry and York each took home a point after an action-packed draw at ATCO Field, and Valour beat Halifax for their first victory of 2024.

Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end of the show for Stoppage Time, and a quick rapid fire round. Send in any questions or comments you have for our listener mailbag and we'll get to them every week!

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Week 5: York come from behind to beat Valour, three matches end in stalemates

On our weekly recap show here on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from matchweek five!

York came from a goal down to beat Valour at home, Halifax and Cavalry played out a chippy draw, it was scoreless in Langford between Pacific and Forge, and Vancouver and Ottawa split the points in Langley. 

Producer Benedict Rhodes joins at the end as we answer some questions from the weekly listener mailbag. Send in any questions or comments you have for our hosts and we'll get to them every week!

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Week 4: Ottawa and Pacific stay undefeated, Cavalry pick up first win

On our week four recap here on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all three games from an exciting weekend across the country. 

Cavalry dominated Vancouver at ATCO Field, Pacific stayed undefeated by beating York, and Ottawa defeated Valour comfortably for the second time in just a few days. We also preview the Canadian Championship quarter-finals, ahead of the first legs this week!

Producer Benedict Rhodes joins as well as we finish the show by diving into the weekly listener mailbag. Send in any questions or comments you have for our hosts and we'll get to them every week!

Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.