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Atlético Ottawa Hosts Forge FC As They Look To Extend Their Unbeaten Streak At Home To 7 Games In A Row
August 24, 2023
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Atlético Ottawa returns to the nation’s capital with a crucial crunch against Forge FC at TD Place this Saturday (KO 7 pm ET, live on OneSoccer) following back-to-back wins on the road against Pacific FC and Valour FC. Atlético and Forge are level on points, however, Head Coach Carlos González and his team have a game in hand as they seek a first victory in Ottawa against the defending Canadian Premier League Playoff Champions.

Here’s everything you need to know before Saturday’s clash at TD Place. 

  • Atlético Ottawa sits in 3rd place in the Canadian Premier League with 31 points from 20 matches.
    • Forge FC is 4th with 31 points from 21 matches.
    • This is the third meeting (all competitions) between Ottawa and Forge in 2023 (0W-0D-3L).
    • Atlético is two points off Cavalry FC in the top spot and one point behind Pacific FC in second place.
  • Ottawa picked up maximum points during a two-week road trip that saw González and his side travel to Victoria, BC, and Winnipeg, MB.
    • Midfielder Ollie Bassett has returned to goal-scoring form with three goals in the last two matches.
      • Bassett is tied for top-scorer in the Canadian Premier League with Forge FC striker Terran Campbell (10 goals each).
    • 19-year-old defender Tyr Walker (of Russell, ON) made his first two professional starts and completed 90 minutes against Valour FC.
  • Head Coach Bobby Smyrniotis and his side are winless in their last three matches (0W-2D-1L).
    • Forge has beaten Ottawa twice in the league so far this season, by a margin of one goal both times (0-1 at TD Place and 4-3 at Tim Horton’s Field)
    • The third match ended in a 1-1 draw in the Canadian Championship before Forge went on to win the penalty shoot-out.
  • This weekend we celebrate inclusivity and diversity within the beautiful game at all levels, and declare Soccer For Everyone in partnership with Capital Pride.
    • League partner Volkswagen will donate Atlético pride bandanas to the first 2,000 fans on match day.
    • Donations will also be made to Capital Pride, Youn Can Play and the Ten Oaks Project through tickets sold, a 50/50 raffle and a generous donation from MOVE100.
    • University of Ottawa Women’s Soccer Team, GeeGees, will also be present.
  • Record head-to-head (all-time): 1W-2D-11L; 8 goals scored, 30 goals conceded.