Forge FC
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 […]
LANGFORD, BC – Pacific FC won the rematch of the 2021 CPL Final. Pacific FC, the defending North Star Shield champions, face Forge FC, the most successful team in the Canadian Premier League. Hamilton struggled early on in this game. They also had trouble stringing passes together, which helped the team from Langford to win […]
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Cruz Azul moves on with a 3-1 victory over Forge FC in Mexico City. They were able to get past Hamilton’s defence on a number of occasions, especially in the first half. As a result, Cruz Azul will be heading to the quarterfinals stage of the Concacaf Champions League. Cruz Azul […]
HAMILTON, ON – Rómulo Otero scored the goal that gave Cruz Azul the win at Tim Hortons Field. It was not the most convincing of wins, but they got their important road goal against a resilient Forge FC side. Three keys to the game Full Game Summary:#ForgeFC played well but did not get a shot […]
PREVIEW – Forge FC started the 2021 CPL season as two-time North Star Shield champions. They had a terrific regular season, including having a terrific record at home. They accomplished what they could not achieve the year previous. This was to finish in the top six of the Concacaf League, which gave them a berth […]
PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the Boyz all have a fever. It’s not COVID or cowbell related. It’s CCL Fever 2022. After we briefly talk MLS transfers, we break down every matchup of the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16. Liga MX teams have some poor runs of […]
HAMILTON, ON – Alessandro Hojabrpour’s goal gave Pacific FC their first-ever North Star Shield. Pacific did not look sharp in the first half. However, they had a terrific second-half performance and their defence played spectacularly in a one-goal victory at Tim Hortons Field. Alessandro Hojabrpour gives Pacific FC their first-ever North Star Shield Three keys […]
PREVIEW – The North Star Shield will be awarded on Sunday, December. 5. Forge FC (based in Hamilton) will look to make it three in a row. This is while Pacific FC (based in Langford and in Greater Victoria) looks to win their first-ever North Star Shield. It is everything to play for each team […]
TEGUCIGALPA, HON – Forge FC was unable to score against F.C. Motagua and failed to advance. It was not without some chances though for Hamilton. It was surprising that the match ended in a scoreless draw. Forge FC was unable to score in Honduras’ capital Three keys to the game Full Game Summary: Both #ForgeFC […]
HAMILTON, ON – Forge FC equalized with two goals late at Tim Hortons Field. This was thanks to late goals from Kwame Awuah and Joshua Navarro. Forge FC equalized late to earn a draw at Tim Hortons Field Three keys to the game Full Game Summary: Both of #EstoEsMotagua’s goals came from set pieces.#ForgeFC scored […]
HAMILTON, ON – Joshua Navarro helped Forge FC get two goals in the second half. As a result, Hamilton will go to their third-straight final defeating their 905 Derby rivals York United FC 3-1. Joshua Navarro’s performance helped Forge FC advance Three keys to the game Full Game Summary:#ForgeFC was the better team with 22 […]
HAMILTON, ON – For Forge FC, Canadian Premier League history was made. They become the first-ever CPL team to advance to the Concacaf Champions League. There was also other history made as Hamilton was the better team, especially in the first half while they were more clinical in the second half. Forge FC makes CPL […]
CF Montreal booked their spot in the Canadian Championship Final after beating Forge FC in penalties to advance. CF Montreal reach Canadian Championship Final A tight first half : Forge FC came out of the gates strong and they got their first shot on target in the fourth minute courtesy of Mo Babouli but Sebastien […]
Guápiles, CR – AD Santos scored three straight goals and took advantage of Forge FC’s defensive mistakes and won the game 3-1. They were the better team at the end of the day, even though Hamilton did pressure Santos a lot in the second half. Their counter-attack was dangerous and set-pieces were exceptional against Hamilton. […]
Forge FC advances to their second-straight Concacaf League appearance. This was thanks to clinical finishing and some great defending by the Hamilton side despite being a man down for the entire second half at Estadio Nacional Rod Carew. Forge FC advances with a big road win against C.A. Independiente de La Chorrera Full Game Summary […]
HAMILTON, ON – Forge FC (representing Hamilton) got draw against C.A. Independiente de La Chorrera at Tim Hortons Field. Hamilton had the better game and probably should have got the win. However, Independiente made some big defensive and goalkeeping play throughout the game to preserve the tie. Forge FC got draw against Club Atlético Independiente […]
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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 […]
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