CPL Newsroom

CPL Newsroom episodes:

• 06.24.2024

  Week 11: CanMNT at Copa America & Wanderers pick up first win of 2024

  On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney start the show with a full breakdown of Canada at Copa America, before looking back on week eleven of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season! York...

  
• 06.17.2024

  Week 10: CPL On Tour in Kelowna + York end Ottawa's historic unbeaten run

  On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Mitchell Tierney and guest host Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down week ten of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season! Friday night saw a wild back-and-forth match between Valour and Pacific in Winnipeg,...

  
• 06.10.2024

  Week 9: Cavalry get back on track, Ottawa's historic streak continues

  On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down a busy week nine! Halifax and Pacific drew 0-0 at Wanderers Grounds, Cavalry beat their rivals Forge, Ottawa left Winnipeg with three more points,...

  
• 06.03.2024

  Week 8: Dramatic comeback in Ottawa, Valour's victorious homecoming

  On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from week eight of the 2024 season! Forge dominated the 905 Derby once again, Pacific and Cavalry split the points...

  
• 05.27.2024

  Week 7: Ottawa dominate Forge, Eagles win BC Derby

  On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from a goal-filled matchweek seven! York and interim head coach Mauro Eustáquio beat Halifax at home, Atlético Ottawa defeated a...

  
• 05.21.2024

  Week 6: Valour get into the win column, Ottawa now the last unbeaten team

  On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from a thrilling Victoria Day long weekend! Ottawa beat Pacific to stay undefeated on the season, Vancouver won away to...

  
• 05.13.2024

  Week 5: York come from behind to beat Valour, three matches end in stalemates

  On our weekly recap show here on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the action from matchweek five! York came from a goal down to beat Valour at home, Halifax and Cavalry...

  
• 05.06.2024

  Week 4: Ottawa and Pacific stay undefeated, Cavalry pick up first win

  On our week four recap here on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all three games from an exciting weekend across the country.  Cavalry dominated Vancouver at ATCO Field, Pacific stayed undefeated by beating...

  
• 04.29.2024

  Week 3: York and Ottawa win big, Jensen the hero for Forge

  On our matchday three recap here on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all four games from the round three of the 2024 season.  York United dominated Vancouver at home for their first win...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Week 2: Three teams stay perfect, Forge dominate 905 Derby

  On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all four games from the second weekend of the 2024 season.  Forge beat York in Toronto, Vancouver and Pacific stay perfect at home,...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Week 1: Home sides sweep thrilling 2024 opening weekend

  The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back for another season! In our matchday one recap, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all of the top stories from the opening weekend of the season, including comeback victories in Ottawa...

  
• 04.10.2024

  2024 Season Preview: Valour FC

  Valour FC underwent a near-total rebuild this off-season under head coach Phil Dos Santos, and now the question is whether this new influx of talent can reignite the league’s last-place team in 2023.  This is the final edition on our CPL...

  
• 04.09.2024

  2024 Season Preview: Vancouver FC

  It's back out to the west coast today as Charlie and Mitchell take a deep dive on all the movement at Vancouver FC ahead of the club's second season in the Canadian Premier League. Our team-by-team season preview series wraps up...

  
• 04.08.2024

  2024 Season Preview: Atlético Ottawa

  We begin this week with the sixth of our team-by-team season previews, as Charlie and Mitchell take a deep look at Atlético Ottawa after a fascinating -- and busy -- off-season in the capital.

  
• 04.05.2024

  2024 Season Preview: York United FC

  In the fifth of eight team previews on the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney ask and answer five key questions about York United FC. Check back on Monday for our Atlético Ottawa season preview!

  
• 04.04.2024

  2024 Season Preview: Pacific FC

  On day four of our team-by-team season previews, Charlie and Mitchell dive into all things Pacific FC. After a disappointing second half of last season, and some major departures over the winter, there's a lot to talk about on Vancouver...

  
• 04.03.2024

  2024 Season Preview: Halifax Wanderers

  Back for day three of our team-by-team season previews, Charlie and Mitchell break down the off-season in Halifax and discuss what the next step for Patrice Gheisar and the Wanderers might look like in 2024 after a wildly successful 2023. Check...

  
• 04.02.2024

  2024 Season Preview: Forge FC

  In part two of our eight-part 2024 CPL season preview series, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney put 10 minutes on the clock to answer five key questions about North Star Cup champions Forge FC ahead of their first match on...

  
• 04.01.2024

  2024 Season Preview: Cavalry FC

  In part one of our eight-part 2024 CPL season preview series, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney put 10 minutes on the clock to answer five key questions about Cavalry FC ahead of their first match on April 13. Check back every...

  
• 12.14.2023

  REACTION: 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup draw; Forge vs Chivas Guadalajara, Cavalry vs Orlando City SC

  Join the CPL Newsroom crew for their instant reaction and analysis of the draw for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. CPL sides Forge FC and Cavalry FC will compete with some of the region's top sides, from Club América to Lionel...

  
• 10.31.2023

  CPL Final: Forge FC crowned CPL champions again!

  Forge FC won a fourth Canadian Premier League championship on Saturday at Tim Hortons Field, beating Cavalry FC in an instant classic final that saw three outstanding goals all scored in extra time. To look back on the spectacle, the CPL...

  
• 10.22.2023

  Cavalry FC are going to the Final! Semifinal reaction

  With Cavalry FC's 2-1 win over Pacific FC on Saturday, they're headed for the CPL Final next weekend to take on Forge FC. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney sat down shortly after the semifinal to analyze and react to the...

  
• 10.16.2023

  Forge FC to host CPL Final; Pacific advance from special day in Halifax

  After an unbelievable Saturday in the CPL Playoffs, the Newsroom crew is back to recap both of the fascinating matches. Host Kristian Jack is joined first by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, who was on the ground in Halifax as the Wanderers fell...

  
• 10.02.2023

  Week 25: Wild season finale coming up after York, Halifax, Vancouver wins

  With just one matchweek left in the CPL's regular season, the Newsroom crew is back to break down the penultimate weekend that saw plenty of interesting storylines, from Halifax Wanderers' home win to York United's table-turning triumph over Atlético Ottawa. Some...

  
• 09.25.2023

  Cavalry win the regular season title! + More from a thrilling Week 24 (ft. Tommy Wheeldon Jr.)

  After a brief hiatus, the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back! And we have to start by congratulating Cavalry FC on officially becoming 2023 regular season champions. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and...

  
• 09.05.2023

  Week 21: Cavalry, Pacific win late & York spoil party in Halifax; Pacius a hat-trick hero

  The Labour Day long weekend was a fun one in the Canadian Premier League, and the CPL Newsroom pres. by Volkswagen is back on a Tuesday to recap all four games from week 21. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts this week, but he's...

  
• 08.28.2023

  Week 20: Halifax continue rise, York earn separation from bottom

  Week 20 is over and we have a little separation -- at the top of the table, at least. The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is here again to break down all four matches from the weekend, as the league enters the...

  
• 08.21.2023

  Week 19: Vancouver FC claim B.C. Derby, Cavalry go top of the table

  After Week 19, we're no closer to knowing how the CPL title race will end up this year. On Monday's Newsroom show presented by Volkswagen, the gang returns as usual to break down the four matches from around the league,...

  
• 08.14.2023

  Week 18: Wild comeback in Winnipeg, goalfest across the country

  Is this the most exciting era in the Canadian Premier League's history? The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is here to discuss this week, as Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and Mitchell Tierney. The gang break...

  
• 08.08.2023

  Week 17: Cavalry dominate Forge, Atleti-York split six-goal thriller

  The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen returns to break down Week 17, as Charlie O'Connor-Clarke is joined by Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes, Alex Gangué-Ruzic and Mitchell Tierney again to recap the four-game weekend across Calgary, Ottawa, Vancouver and Halifax. Plus, don't...

  
• 07.31.2023

  Week 16: Playoff race heats up as battle for spots continues

  The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back after a brief absence to recap Week 16 -- and what a week it was. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Benedict Rhodes, Mitchell Tierney and Alex Gangué-Ruzic to discuss Forge's...

  
• 07.18.2023

  Doneil Henry to Halifax! CanMNT vet explains CPL move

  Canadian national team icon Doneil Henry has signed for Halifax Wanderers, and he spoke to CanPL.ca's Charlie O'Connor-Clarke this week to discuss his move to the CPL, his experience with Canada, and why he still feels he's got plenty left...

  
• 07.18.2023

  Week 14: Midseason awards picks & CanWNT World Cup primer

  The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen returns for a Monday night episode after Week 14 in the CPL, which was full of twists, turns and controversy. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts as Benedict Rhodes, Mitchell Tierney and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down all...

  
• 07.10.2023

  CanMNT vs. USA Gold Cup review + CPL Week 13 wrap-up

  Another Monday, another CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke is the host this week, as the show kicks off with a roundtable on the Canadian men's national team's penalty shootout loss to the United States at the Gold Cup...

  
• 07.05.2023

  Week 12: Drama in Halifax & Langford + CanMNT Gold Cup roundtable

  The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen returns for a Tuesday evening show, where the gang begins by wrapping up the Canadian men's national team's group stage finale vs. Cuba at the Gold Cup. Kristian Jack, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, Mitchell Tierney and...

  
• 06.26.2023

  Week 11: Forge-Ottawa 7-goal thriller; Cavalry, Valour win at home (ft. Tommy Wheeldon Jr.)

  After an outstanding Week 11 in the Canadian Premier League, the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen reconvenes to recap a wild weekend. Kristian Jack hosts and is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Benedict Rhodes and Alex Gangué-Ruzic to break down the...

  
• 06.19.2023

  Week 10: Pacific clear at the top; Halifax, Valour, Ottawa all win at home

  Week 10 of the Canadian Premier League has come and gone, which means the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back to recap another electric quartet of matches. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts this week as he's joined by Mitchell Tierney, Benedict...

  
• 06.16.2023

  Canada’s going to the Final! CanMNT vs. Panama review, USA preview

  The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is here for a special Friday live show to celebrate the Canadian men's national team advancing to the Concacaf Nations League Final! Charlie O'Connor-Clarke is joined by Mitchell Tierney and, live from Las Vegas,...

  
• 06.12.2023

  Week 9: Halifax triumphant; York, Pacific keep climbing (ft. Patrice Gheisar)

  With Week 9 in the Canadian Premier League now in the books, the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back as usual to recap some major shifts in the league table. Halifax Wanderers are on the board with their first win...

  
• 06.05.2023

  Week 8: Pacific win 9-goal B.C. Derby, Ottawa victorious at home (ft. Ollie Bassett)

  After a record-breaking Week 8 in the CPL, the Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back to discuss 18 goals across five games including nine in the B.C. Derby. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and...

  
• 05.29.2023

  Week 7: Henry the hero for Forge, York United take down Cavalry

  The Canadian Premier League has officially reached the quarter mark of the 2023 season, and the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back to recap all the action. Charlie O'Connor-Clarke hosts this week with KJ away, and the usual crew...

  
• 05.23.2023

  Week 6: York, Cavalry notch clean-sheet wins; Vancouver hold firm at Forge

  CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen: It was an action-packed sixth week of the Canadian Premier League, and the CPL Newsroom crew is back again to break down big wins for York United and Cavalry FC as well as draws for...

  
• 05.15.2023

  Week 5: Goals galore in record-breaking Week 5; Ottawa, Pacific win big

  CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen: After an action-packed Week 5 in the Canadian Premier League, the Newsroom crew returns to break it all down. Host Kristian Jack brings in Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to discuss...

  
• 05.08.2023

  Week 4: Pacific dominate Ottawa, Vancouver sell out home opener

  The CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, returns to discuss the fourth week of Canadian Premier League action. Kristian Jack is joined by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, Mitchell Tierney and Benedict Rhodes to recap a weekend where Pacific FC dominated Atlético...

  
• 05.01.2023

  Week 3: Cavalry, Halifax return home; Forge, York win on the road

  The CPL Newsroom crew is back to recap Week 3 in the Canadian Premier League; Kristian Jack is joined as usual by Charlie O'Connor-Clarke, Mitchell Tierney, Benedict Rhodes and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to discuss all four games. Cavalry FC and Halifax...

  
• 04.24.2023

  CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen: Vancouver earn first victory in action-packed weekend

  Join the CPL Newsroom crew to recap the second weekend of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season! We break down all four matches as always, including the first goal and victory in Vancouver FC history!

  
• 04.17.2023

  CPL Newsroom pres. by Volkswagen: Vancouver FC debut in memorable 2023 opening weekend

  Join us to recap all of the action from the opening weekend of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season! We break down all four matches, and hear from players and coaches from every team, as well as look forward to...

  
• 04.11.2023

  CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen - 2023 Season Preview Show

  Join the CPL Newsroom crew for their first show of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season! We'll discuss everything you need to know ahead of the first weekend of matches - including our predictions for the league champion and each...

  
• 02.09.2023

  Black History Month Conversations: Episode 5 - Pa-Modou Kah

  On episode five of our Black History Month Conversations series, host Jordan Wilson is joined by former Pacific FC head coach Pa-Modou Kah. Kah, now an assistant coach at MLS side Charlotte FC, speaks to Wilson about his playing and...

  
• 02.06.2023

  Black History Month Conversations: Episode 4 - Kunle Dada-Luke

  On episode four of our Black History Month Conversations series, Jordan Wilson is joined by Pacific FC right back Kunle Dada-Luke. They discuss the successful beginning to Dada-Luke's professional career, his past in the sport, and some of his big...