In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Marty Thompson, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, and Kristian Jack are joined by none other than Pacific FC attacker (and fan of the show) Marco Bustos to recap York United’s playoff-clinching weekend… And all the bizarre moments that followed.
First up, the gang recap York’s 2-1 905 Derby loss to Forge FC (2:00) and how a “gritty” York team could mount a playoff push against Forge in the first round.
Next up was Valour FC’s devastating late stab at making the playoffs, coming from three goals down to draw FC Edmonton 3-3 (12:20). The gang sheds a tear for Bustos’ former club who was a William Akio header away from getting the win. Plus, what on earth do FCE coach Alan Koch and his Valour opposite Phil Dos Santos have to say after that final 15 minute frenzy?
HFX Wanderers FC’s 1-1 draw with Atlético Ottawa (22:11) was up next – Wanderers Grounds gave Halifax a push… But it wasn’t enough. Plus, of course, we had to discuss Matthew Arnone’s sending off which almost sent Marco back off his chair.
Finally, Cavalry FC vs. Pacific FC – the playoff preview that ended with a Cavs win. What can we say about a matchup that’s been evenly split (three wins each, one draw) going into an unprecedented winner-take-all semi-final slated for Calgary?
Week 6: Valour get into the win column, Ottawa now the last unbeaten team
Week 5: York come from behind to beat Valour, three matches end in stalemates
Week 4: Ottawa and Pacific stay undefeated, Cavalry pick up first win
Week 3: York and Ottawa win big, Jensen the hero for Forge
Week 2: Three teams stay perfect, Forge dominate 905 Derby
Week 1: Home sides sweep thrilling 2024 opening weekend
2024 Season Preview: Valour FC
2024 Season Preview: Vancouver FC
2024 Season Preview: Atlético Ottawa
2024 Season Preview: York United FC
2024 Season Preview: Pacific FC
2024 Season Preview: Halifax Wanderers
2024 Season Preview: Forge FC
2024 Season Preview: Cavalry FC
REACTION: 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup draw; Forge vs Chivas Guadalajara, Cavalry vs Orlando City SC
CPL Final: Forge FC crowned CPL champions again!
Cavalry FC are going to the Final! Semifinal reaction
Forge FC to host CPL Final; Pacific advance from special day in Halifax
Week 25: Wild season finale coming up after York, Halifax, Vancouver wins
Cavalry win the regular season title! + More from a thrilling Week 24 (ft. Tommy Wheeldon Jr.)
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