In the latest episode of the CanPL.ca Newsroom, hosts Kristian Jack, Charlie O’Connor Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Marty Thompson, and Brady Reid tee up the Canadian men’s national team’s massive week as they open the final round of 2022 World Cup qualifying.
The gang discusses the Canada squad called by John Herdman (5:01) hashes out a projected XI (8:08) vs. Honduras (7:30pm ET on OneSoccer) and debate how many points it would take for, dare we say it, Canada’s qualification for the World Cup.
Up next is Canadian Premier League action, starting with Forge FC’s swashbuckling win over York United Saturday (20:31). How has Woobens Pacius become such an integral part of this Hamilton squad and, a more theoretical question spurred on by Barton St. Battalion, who are Forge FC?
Next is Atletico Ottawa’s 2-2 draw to HFX Wanderers FC (26:29) in a match that defies description or logic. Regardless, Marty tries to parse Ryan Telfer’s red card and yet another match in which Stephen Hart’s Wanderers side dropped points.
Sunday’s second of three matches on the day, Al Classico between FC Edmonton vs. Cavalry FC (34:02), brought a debate among the guys with Charlie gushing over Joe Mason and others simply commiserating with an FC Edmonton side that just can’t quite crack their Albertan rivals.
Finally, Pacific FC’s 3-2 win over Valour FC (39:29) as the Tridents continue the momentum from their Canadian Championship midweek victory. Has Terran Campbell found a new gear and just what went wrong for Valour?
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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