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Presented by Volkswagen. The Official Podcast of the Canadian Premier League, hosted by Charlie O’Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney.

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Hometown heroes steal the show; Cavalry protect their house

On the newest episode, Charlie and Mitch shout out the local stars who led Cavalry and Atlético Ottawa to big wins over the weekend. Also this week: 1:45 - Antoniuk and Khoury: What the CPL is all about? 6:00 - Cavalry get it done in a "must-win" 11:45 - Forge's mid-season dry spell 14:07 - Can Ottawa's late-game heroics continue? 21:02 - Supra's late-game woes vs. Atleti 23:38 - Almagro brings…

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First-place battle heads to Calgary + Fans submit CPL hot takes!

On this week's CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitch discuss Vancouver FC's five-game winning streak, a budding Supra-Ottawa rivalry, and an impending battle at the top of the table. Plus, they read and react to some of your submitted CPL hot takes!

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Midseason Award Picks, Vancouver stay hot + Ottawa's new coach!

A jam-packed episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen features thoughts on Vancouver FC's recent wins, Atlético Ottawa's first look under Gustavo Leal, and some midseason awards picks! Plus, Charlie and Mitchell unpack some CPL stickers and see who can build the best 5-a-side team. To buy your own CPL stickers, head to tflsport.com.

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CanChamp quarters recap + who is the CPL Player of the Year so far?

The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen looks back at the Canadian Championship quarterfinals, diving into how each team fared and how that result might impact their CPL season. Plus, who are the early leaders in the league's Player of the Year discussion?

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CanChamp QF Preview + What's the World Cup's legacy?

On this week's CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitch broke down the weekend's CPL action, and looked ahead to the Canadian Championship quarterfinals. Plus, with the World Cup wrapping up in Canada, they ask: what will its legacy be?

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Canada Day Fireworks & Does the World Cup need Daylight Offside?

On this week's CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitchell chat about the recent CPL action, including Forge's big comeback vs. Vancouver and Atlético Ottawa's rise up the table. Plus: how many more goals would this World Cup have had if it had the daylight offside rule?

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Mauro Eustáquio on CanMNT, World Cup vibes at Canada Soccer House

In a special episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitchell were joined by Inter Toronto coach Mauro Eustáquio at the VW Locker Room at Canada Soccer House Toronto. The crew chatted World Cup Fever in Canada, shared stories of Canada's first match in Toronto, and offered up a few hot takes for the rest of the tournament.

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Which CPLer could make the 2030 World Cup? + Vancouver FC's big win

Charlie and Mitch have World Cup fever this week, in the final CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen before the league enters its June break. They chat Vancouver FC's possible ascent up the table, ponder which CPL team needs this break the most, and ask: Which current CPL player could make Canada's 2030 FIFA World Cup squad?

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Forge's set-piece magic & the CPL's World Cup connections!

This week on the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitchell broke down Forge FC's return to the top of the league table. Then it's storytime, as they chat Canada's World Cup squad and point out some under-the-radar CPL connections to Richie Laryea and Cyle Larin. Plus, a tale of Joel Waterman's road to the pro game.

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We're back! 2026 CPL quarter-season grades

The CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen is back... a little late, but just in time to hand out some quarter-season report cards! Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney sat down to discuss each team's start to the 2026 campaign.

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