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?
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.)
Week 21: Cavalry, Pacific win late & York spoil party in Halifax; Pacius a hat-trick hero
Week 20: Halifax continue rise, York earn separation from bottom
Week 19: Vancouver FC claim B.C. Derby, Cavalry go top of the table
Week 18: Wild comeback in Winnipeg, goalfest across the country
Week 17: Cavalry dominate Forge, Atleti-York split six-goal thriller
Week 16: Playoff race heats up as battle for spots continues
Doneil Henry to Halifax! CanMNT vet explains CPL move
Week 14: Midseason awards picks & CanWNT World Cup primer
CanMNT vs. USA Gold Cup review + CPL Week 13 wrap-up
Week 12: Drama in Halifax & Langford + CanMNT Gold Cup roundtable
Week 11: Forge-Ottawa 7-goal thriller; Cavalry, Valour win at home (ft. Tommy Wheeldon Jr.)
Week 10: Pacific clear at the top; Halifax, Valour, Ottawa all win at home
Canada’s going to the Final! CanMNT vs. Panama review, USA preview
Week 9: Halifax triumphant; York, Pacific keep climbing (ft. Patrice Gheisar)
Week 8: Pacific win 9-goal B.C. Derby, Ottawa victorious at home (ft. Ollie Bassett)
Week 7: Henry the hero for Forge, York United take down Cavalry
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