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Atletico Ottawa has nearly spent a month in Spain for their preseason and there’s been a whole heap of news. While the club did not officially release a preseason schedule, there have been game scores trickling through on social media. Additionally, the club has made numerous new signings as the club continues to build toward […]
As announced by Atletico Ottawa, the club has signed defender Karl Ouimette to a contract that runs until 2024. Ottawa joins six other CPL clubs to have announced a new player. Reigning CPL champions Forge FC have yet to announce a new player. Ouimette, now 30, has earned 18 senior appearances with Canada but has […]
The Canadian Premier League has announced a full schedule release for the 2023 season which is the league’s 5th season anniversary. In addition to a full schedule release, the league has also confirmed multiple changes to the regular season. It will be CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan’s first full season in charge after he took over mid-way […]
As confirmed by Atletico Ottawa, Ballou Tabla has transferred to Turkish second-division side Manisa. Tabla spent just a single season with Ottawa, signing last off-season after being released by MLS side CF Montreal. The fee at the moment remains undisclosed. It would be a bit of a shock if it was not one of the […]
Last Word on Soccer 2022 was a memorable year for the site. Forge FC became the first-ever CPL team to make the Concacaf Champions League and the Seattle Sounders FC won their first-ever Concacaf Champions League. The CanWNT also continued their Celebration Tour Games from 2021, this time in Vancouver and Langford. They then played […]
ANALYSIS – The 2023 CPL–U Sports draft has been finalized. Each team had two draft picks. Vancouver FC, being the CPL expansion team, had the first two draft picks in the CPL draft. Forge FC, who won the North Star Shield this year, was drafted last in both the first and the second round. The […]
ANALYSIS – The CanMNT World Cup roster was revealed on Sunday morning. There are several players to note on the roster. There are obviously some familiar faces, but also some new ones that were able to make the team. Also, there will also be the talk of the players who could not play because of […]
ANALYSIS – Metro Vancouver has their second CPL team. Vancouver FC will be the name of the team. This will be the fifth Pacific Northwest team in the top flight of professional men’s soccer. Additionally, Metro Vancouver becomes only the fourth city in North America (excluding Mexico) to have more than one professional men’s soccer […]
OTTAWA, ON – Atlético Ottawa earns their first-ever CPL Final at TD Place Stadium. They drew 1-1 against Pacific FC and were the second-best team for a lot of the first half. However. Ottawa still got the job done, as their first-leg win played a big role in the nation’s capital hosting the CPL Final. […]
LANGFORD, BC – The Canadian Premier League champions Pacific FC, hosted Atlético Ottawa at Starlight Stadium. However, the game did not go as planned as Atlético Ottawa won the crucial road playoff game at Starlight Stadium. Atlético Ottawa Won an Important Playoff Road Game at Starlight Stadium A MASSIVE W in our first ever playoff […]
ANALYSIS – Ahead of last Saturday’s win against Forge, York United coach Martin Nash asserted that any team can beat any team in the Canadian Premier League. In his pre-match press conference, he detailed how his seventh-placed side could challenge Bobby Smyrniotis’ perennial juggernaut of a team. “I think we’ve got to be a little […]
HEREDIA, CR – Pacific FC played valiantly. They were a goal down to start the game and were also a man down for most of the second half. However, the team from Langford was somehow able to make the game interesting and push it to penalties, where C.S. Herediano would emerge victorious at Estadio Eladio […]
LANGFORD, BC – Pacific FC was the better team at Starlight Stadium. However, they could not trouble Herediano’s goalkeeper, Esteban Alvarado, and a lapse in concentration late in the game cost Pacific the game. Jefferson Brenes scores late game-winner goal at Starlight Stadium Three keys to the game Full Game Summary:#ForTheIsle had chances to score […]
TORONTO, ON – After giving up an early lead, York United scored goals in the 80-minute and 84-minute to beat FC Edmonton in the Canadian Premier League yesterday. York United survive late drama after the 84-minute and won the game 3-2 against FC Edmonton. The home side went ahead in the 10-minute of the game, […]
FOOTHILLS COUNTY, AB – Cavalry FC got the win on Friday night in front of their home fans in Spruce Meadows at ATCO Field. Cavalry FC got the win at home against rivals, Forge FC Three keys to the game Full Game Summary:#CavsFC did well with crossing the ball and got behind #ForgeFC’s backline. Forge […]
ANALYSIS – It was a familiar feeling for the new-look York United as they fell to Valour FC 2-0 on Sunday: a feeling of not meeting self-imposed expectations. Looking for what would’ve been their second consecutive win for the first time since May, The Nine Stripes once again failed to capitalize on their chances at […]
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Ricardo Pepi came off the bench to score the game-winner in USMNT’s 1-0 win over El Salvador Monday night in Orlando. The U.S. were toothless in front of goal for 60 minutes until Pepi made his introduction into the game. A nice ball by Weston McKenzie found Pepi’s run, who muscled off his marker and […]
San Diego Wave FC opened its 2023 season in style. More than 30,000 fans congregated on March 25 at snapdragon stadium to witness a 3-2 win over the Chicago Red Stars. With drama from beginning to end, including a late winner from the club’s biggest star, it was a perfect showcase for NWSL’s opening night. […]
Last Word on Football provides the USMNT vs El Salvador predictions and best odds for the clash on Monday, March 27th, 2023 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando. This game is in Group D of the CONCACAF Nations League A and it is between first and second-place nations, where only one can move onto the semifinals. […]
PREVIEW – Dayne St. Clair, a Canadian goalkeeper born in Scarborough, Ontario, will be one of the 25 players to represent the CanMNT in the two Concacaf Nations League game this year. St. Clair started his career in League1 Ontario, which was a pathway that helped St. Clair make MLS. Dayne St. Clair: An Exciting […]
ANALYSIS – In just their third regular season meeting in league history, the New York Red Bulls shared points with Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. This hard-fought draw offered plenty to ponder. Here’s what was learned about Charlotte FC and the Red Bulls battle to share points in Charlotte. Three Takeaways from Charlotte […]
WILLEMSTAD, CW – The CanMNT defence played a big role in Canada winning the game at the Ergilio Hato Stadium in Willemstad. They only allowed Curaçao one shot on target, but their level of play and chemistry also played a role in them getting the vital win over Curaçao. CanMNT Defence Played Vital Role in […]
PREVIEW – The United States Men’s National Team take on El Salvador tomorrow in their second game of the Concacaf Nations League this international window. Anthony Hudson’s hybrid lineup went off at Grenada on Friday night, winning 7-1. Tomorrow is the final matchday of group play. A draw or a win and the USMNT will […]
In the nation’s capital, the New England Revolution found a way to win once again. This victory sees the Revs jump to the top of the Eastern Conference in spite of the doubts cast upon this side in the off-season. Youngster Noel Buck was the difference maker, his deflected shot finding its’ way beyond D.C. […]