CPL Newsroom

In a special episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitchell were joined by Inter Toronto coach Mauro Eustáquio at the VW Locker Room at Canada Soccer House Toronto. The crew chatted World Cup Fever in Canada, shared stories of Canada's first match in Toronto, and offered up a few hot takes for the rest of the tournament.

Charlie and Mitch have World Cup fever this week, in the final CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen before the league enters its June break. They chat Vancouver FC's possible ascent up the table, ponder which CPL team needs this break the most, and ask: Which current CPL player could make Canada's 2030 FIFA World Cup squad?

This week on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitchell broke down Forge FC's return to the top of the league table. Then it's storytime, as they chat Canada's World Cup squad and point out some under-the-radar CPL connections to Richie Laryea and Cyle Larin. Plus, a tale of Joel Waterman's road to the pro game.

The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back... a little late, but just in time to hand out some quarter-season report cards! Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney sat down to discuss each team's start to the 2026 campaign.

Last night, Atlético Ottawa, Vancouver FC & Forge FC learned their first round opponents for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup! Diego Mejía, Martin Nash and Bobby Smyrniotis joined us to break down their opponents and more.

The 2025 CPL Final was one to remember, as Atlético Ottawa won the North Star Cup in the snow.   In the final CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen of 2025, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney are joined by OneSoccer's Adam Jenkins and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to recap all the madness in Ottawa.

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney check in from TD Place ahead of Sunday's CPL Final between Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC for one final preview!

In our CPL Final Preview episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss how Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC made it to the championship match, and what we can expect from both clubs at TD Place on Sunday!

Join us to break down two action-packed games in the CPL Playoffs on Sunday, and look ahead to next weekend's Contender Semifinal - where Forge FC and Cavalry FC will look to join Atlético Ottawa in the 2025 CPL Final!

Have you ever seen a CPL match quite like that 4th vs 5th Knockout Match between York and Halifax last night on the east coast? We look back on a wet and wild match at Wanderers Grounds, won by the Nine Stripes, and preview their trip to Calgary on Sunday in the next round. We also look ahead to Forge vs Atlético Ottawa on Sunday, which will determine the host of the 2025 CPL Final!

For the second year in a row, Forge FC are the CPL Shield winners! On this episode, we recap their historic season, and look ahead to the CPL Playoffs, which kicks off on Wednesday night with Halifax hosting York United in the first knockout match.

It all comes down to this.  Ahead of the final weekend of the 2025 Canadian Premier League regular season, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Joshua Healey team up to preview all four matches, the final pushes for the CPL Shield and home playoff games, and all of the other storylines you need to know about.

On this week's show, the crew breaks down the final two weeks of the CPL Shield race, and take a look at why Cavalry, York and Halifax need to fight so hard for home field advantage, given recent form.   Plus, we wrap up with a few players across the league who might be sneaking into awards contention at the end of the year.

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic preview Wednesday night's Canadian Championship final between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver FC, Charlie and Mitchell dicuss York United clinching the final spot in the CPL Playoffs, and Josh Healey stops by to chat about the top young Canadian players in the league this season!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic look back on a potential CPL Shield decider in the capital, and break down all of the top storylines from matchweek 24 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season. 

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss the top stories in the Canadian Premier League with five weeks remaining in the regular season, and look ahead to two major Canadian Championship second legs coming up midweek!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss the top storylines from week 22 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down the biggest stories from week 20 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down matchweek 19 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season -- including a nine-goal thriller at ATCO Field, Forge beating Atletico Ottawa, and Halifax and Pacific both left searching for answers after a 2-2 draw on Vancouver Island.

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down matchweek 18 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season and look ahead to the TELUS Canadian Championship semi-final first legs on Wednesday night!

Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down the biggest stories from around the Canadian Premier League!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney recap the top storylines from matchweek 14 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!

The CPL Newsroom crew is back to recap the lone game of the weekend and look around the league at some of the mid-season favourites for the 2025 CPL Awards!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down a goal-filled matchweek 13 in the Canadian Premier League!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss all the action from week 12 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down everything from week 11 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week ten of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season.

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down everything from week nine of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all four matches from week eight of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week seven of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down the three exciting matches from week 6 of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all four matches from matchweek five of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!

Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic discuss all four matches from matchweek four of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!

Breaking down all four matches from matchweek three of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season!

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney on the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkwagen, to break down all three matches from a weekend in the Canadian Premier League that had no shortage of goals. Halifax Wanderers FC and Atlético Ottawa jumped into the win column for the first time this season with road wins over York United and Vancouver FC, respectively, while Forge FC stayed perfect with a win away to Pacific. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

The CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, is back for another season! Join Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney to break down all of the action from week one of the 2025 Canadian Premier League campaign.  Atlético Ottawa and Halifax Wanderers FC drew a four-goal thriller in the capital, Forge FC beat Cavalry FC in a CPL Final rematch, Pacific FC started their season with victory over Valour FC, and York United beat Vancouver FC to finish off the opening weekend. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer. 

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-versus-Liga MX battles. They were also joined live by Cavalry FC coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. and Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis, who provided their thoughts on the draw, how their squad construction is coming along ahead of the Concacaf campaigns, and what it means to be playing at the highest level. Plus, Wheeldon Jr. provides an update on where Cavalry might be able to host their home leg against Pumas. For more information on Tuesday's draw, click here.

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 from several Cavs stars, as well as the two head coaches Tommy Wheeldon Jr and Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer. 

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 sure you tune into that match live on CBC Sports and OneSoccer, with kickoff set for 3 pm ET/1 pm MT! Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer. 

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 first penalty shootout. Kristian Jack joins the show as well to break down the game in Ottawa and look ahead to next weekend's semi-final between Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa.  Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

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! Some footage is courtesy of OneSoccer.

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! There are multiple positions in the league table still to be decided, as well as the Golden Boot award! Watch all of the action this weekend for free on the OneSoccer YouTube channel.

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 Langford, Forge beat Valour FC in Winnipeg, and York United beat Atlético Ottawa in Toronto before an interesting exchange between the two managers.  At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's top stories.  Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

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 themselves back into playoff contention with a big Monday night win over Pacific FC. At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's top stories.  Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

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 spot after all three teams drew matches over the weekend, while Vancouver's recent slide has them on the outside looking in at their BC rivals. At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins as well for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's most talked about stories.  Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

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 OneSoccer.

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all four matches from a busy weekend. Cavalry beat York United to pick up their fourth win in a row, Ottawa dominated Pacific FC in Langford, and Valour continued their playoff push with a win over Halifax at home. Forge moved to the top of the table on Sunday with a victory over Vancouver FC for their second win of the week, after beating Halifax on Wednesday as well.  Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all the action from week 18 of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season! York United moved to the top of the table with their win over Valour and Atlético Ottawa's blowout loss against Forge, Cavalry rejoined the CPL Shield conversation with a win at home against Halifax, and there's frustration at Pacific FC after losing again to rivals Vancouver FC to remain on the outside looking in of the playoff picture. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week 16 of the 2024 season! There were some big wins in Hamilton, Toronto, and Langford this weekend, and Cavalry climbed into a playoff spot with a needed win in Vanvcouver.  Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all the action from week 15 as the first half of the regular season comes to an end. At the end of the show producer Benedict Rhodes hopped on for a few final thoughts on Stoppage Time. Make sure you send in your questions and comments, and we'll get to them each week! Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.