In this episode, Mac & Milty dive into Forge FC's upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup matchup against Monterrey, set for February 5th at home and February 11th away. They discuss the challenges of playing at altitude, the potential for Daniel Parra's return, and the Canadian Championship draw that pits Forge against Halifax in the first round. Plus, a look at Monterrey's league aspirations and Coach Bobby's thoughts on cold weather as a home-field advantage. 

Chapters

0:00 Concacaf kickoff

3:20 Comparing Altitude

5:00 Drawing a Liga MX side

7:00 Daniel Parra

11:00 Canchamp Draw!

13:00 Revisiting Concacaf

14:35 Key Players & Considerations 

Key Takeaways:

• The Concacaf kickoff is set! Forge FC will face Monterrey on February 5th at home and February 11th away.
• Hamilton has the option to re-sign Daniel Parra, with Milty noting they “kind of let him go,” leaving room for a possible return.
• Forge FC is set to take on Halifax in the first round of the Canadian Championship. A win would lead to a matchup against either CF Montreal or Toronto FC.
• Monterrey has the chance to secure the league championship if they succeed in Mexico this weekend.
• “Give me the cold!” Coach Bobby highlights the challenge of heat and altitude but insists nothing is tougher than playing on a snowy day at Tim Hortons Field.

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The Forge Audio Network delivers the latest news, updates, and in-depth content for Forge FC fans, featuring voices like Steve Milton, Mackenzie Barwell, Kyle Bekker, Mitch Houlahan, Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge players and coaches, and Canadian Premier League experts. Regular shows include Forge Daily, The Captain's Log, Behind The Beard, Mac's Access, and more. Tune in via the Forge FC YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or forgefc.canpl.ca, and be sure to follow Forge FC on social media to stay updated on all content.
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