CPL Newsroom

Dec 11 2024 100 ep. 50 mins 63

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Presented by Volkswagen. The Official Podcast of the Canadian Premier League, hosted by Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney, and produced by Benedict Rhodes.

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Cavalry vs Pumas, Forge vs Monterrey! Concacaf Champions Cup draw reaction

Dec 11 2024 32 mins

The draw for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup was conducted Tuesday night, as Cavalry FC and Forge FC learned their first-round opponents for this year's competition. The CPL's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney were live on YouTube shortly after the draw, as they reacted to the news that Cavalry will take on Pumas UNAM, while Forge play CF Monterrey in a pair of CPL-versu

CPL Final recap: Cavalry FC are the 2024 North Star Cup champions!

Nov 11 2024 42 mins

Cavalry FC have their playoff title at last! On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down the 2024 Canadian Premier League Final, which saw Cavalry FC lift the North Star Cup for the first time in front of their home fans at ATCO Field. They break down the match itself and listen to postgame reaction fr

Forge win semi-final + CPL Final preview! 🏆🍁

Nov 04 2024 33 mins

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney begin by breaking down Forge FC's win over Atlético Ottawa in the CPL semi-final on Saturday. They then turn their attention to previewing the upcoming CPL Final, which will see the Hammers visit longtime rivals Cavalry FC at ATCO Field in Calgary on Saturday! Make su

Cavalry FC advance to CPL Final, Atlético Ottawa win epic shootout

Oct 28 2024 49 mins

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down Sunday's wild doubleheader in the CPL Playoffs. Cavalry FC booked their ticket to the CPL Final, and won the right to host it, with a victory over Forge FC in Hamilton. Atlético Ottawa knocked out York United FC in a crazy game that ended in the league's fir

York knock out Pacific, set up Super Sunday in CPL Playoffs 🍁⚽

Oct 24 2024 50 mins

On the first 2024 playoff edition of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down York United's victory over Pacific FC in the 4th vs 5th match on Wednesday night. They also preview a huge weekend to come, with York set to visit Atlético Ottawa in the quarter-final, and Forge FC hosting Cavalry FC in the qualifying semi-final! S

CanMNT vs Panama recap + previewing Saturday's action-packed CPL regular season finale

Oct 16 2024 56 mins

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney start by breaking down Tuesday night's win for the Canadian men's national team against Panama in Toronto. After that they look ahead to The Outcome, presented by TonyBet - the thrilling regular season finale on Saturday that will see four games played at the same time

Week 26: Forge crowned CPL Shield winners, chaotic playoff race heats up 🔥

Oct 07 2024 55 mins

Forge FC are the 2024 Canadian Premier League Shield winners! On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down their regular season title, and the rest of the action from around the league. Halifax Wanderers FC picked up a point with a late goal at home to Vancouver FC, Cavalry FC smashed Pacific FC in Langfo

Week 25: Forge on verge of CPL Shield, tight race continues for fifth

Oct 01 2024 56 mins

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down all of the action from matchweek 25! Forge FC put one hand on the CPL Shield with a win over York United, Cavalry FC and Vancouver FC split the points at ATCO Field, Halifax Wanderers FC held Atlético Ottawa to a draw in the capital, and Valour FC launched them

Week 24: Forge & Ottawa clinch playoff spots, race for postseason heats up

Sep 23 2024 52 mins

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, pres. by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down all four matches from matchweek 24! Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa clinched playoff spots this weekend, while Cavalry FC are hot on their heels after a big win at York Lions Stadium on Friday night. Valour and Halifax currently chase Pacific FC for the final playoff

Week 21: Team-by-team breakdown of the playoff picture ahead of final push

Sep 03 2024 55 mins

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down where every team stands ahead of the final playoff push. They dive into all eight clubs, looking at the key storylines that will decide which team lifts the CPL Shield and which five will battle it out for the North Star Cup. Some footage used is courtesy of