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Back with another episode of Forge Daily with CPL’s Charlie O’Connor Clarke! Today, Mackenzie and Charlie discuss the midweek result against the Halifax wanderers, transfer rumours with Kwasi Poku, and expectations for Vancouver FC. He also share’s his thoughts on Player of the Year in the event Kwasi leaves the CPL! Chapters: Halifax’s Tone Setter Interview for Ale;  Pent up Frustration Kwasi’s A...

Welcome to another episode of Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie is joined by Alex Achinioti-Jönsson. They dive into his Greek-Swedish heritage, some haircut mishaps, and Mackenzie’s amusing performance in the staff soccer match. Tune in! STAFF SOCCER FOOTAGE: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-lTgFaJqP2/?igsh=cTZ5OTZ1ZDU3MHc= Key Takeaways: Alex is 1/2 Swedish, 1/2 Greek - he chooses not to decipher wh...

Season 2, episode 15 of Behind the Beard! Today, Mackenzie and coach Bobby are limited to 20 minutes and attempt to run through multiple topics including the olympics, Forge FC's win against Atletico Ottawa, and their upcoming matchup versus Halifax. Coach Bobby shares his 7th floor perspective and how the team plans to be successful within a short turnaround time.

Match day +2 or -2? As Forge FC come off their 3-0 win against Atletico Ottawa they prepare for a midweek match vs the Halifax Wanderers. In today’s episode, Mackenzie discusses key moments from Saturday, standing updates, and shares insight from Garven Metusala and Daniel Parra post practice Key Takeaways: Forge started strong against Ottawa, showcasing their attacking energy and fluidity in thei...

Match Day -1 for Forge FC! Tomorrow they will kick off against Atletico Ottawa right here at THF, 7pm for the signature match night.  This is the second game of what promises to be a chaotic, jam packed August. As we near the later half of the 2024 season and approach the semi final of the Canadian Championship, Forge will look to find some momentum with games like this one. Key Takeaways: Forge c...

Join Mackenzie for another episode of Mac’s Access, featuring Noah Jensen in his second appearance! They dive into everything from his new player card and unforgettable Forge moments to balancing soccer and school. Trivia makes a return, with Noah showcasing his passion (and skill) for it—proving why it’s a favorite of his. Chapters: 0:00 Katherine & Doug Shout Out!  1:00 Reminiscing  2:00 Pla...

Back with another edition of Mac & Milty! In today’s episode, they discuss Milty’s take on Forge FC’s loss to Valour, highlight standout performers after an undefeated July, and analyze Atletico Ottawa’s current form after two difficult losses. They also draw parallels between Ottawa and Forge players that make this matchup so close and entertaining to watch. Key Takeaways: Similar to Benni’s...

Season 2, Episode 14 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby delve into the recent match against Valour and look ahead to their upcoming clash with Atlético Ottawa. Coach Bobby also explores how different playing styles can influence the interpretation of statistics. To wrap up, Mackenzie quizzes Coach Bobby on which sports Forge FC players might excel in if they compete...

In this conversation, Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan discuss various topics related to the Olympics and other sports. They talk about a drone incident, the excitement of the Olympics, the impressive performances of athletes, and even speculate on whether they could complete an Ironman competition. The conversation is filled with humor and enthusiasm for sports. In this conversation, the hosts disc...

Match day -2 for Forge FC! In today’s episode of Forge daily, Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton. Milty shares his thoughts on recent matches and why Valour has had Forge’s number in previous games. They also discuss which Forge goal keeper they expect Sunday… Keytakeaways Forge trails the league in clearances, which Milty attributes to their possession-based style of play. Milty suggests that Na...

Another episode of Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie is joined by none other than Forge FC captain, and fellow podcaster, Kyle Bekker. Mac tells Kyle about a funny run in with his friend and former teammate Ashton Morgan, they share driving test experience & much more. Key Takeaways: Both podcasters in this episode have failed a driving test at one point or another. For Kyle, the best road trip i...

Midweek episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie brings you up to speed on the CPL standings and checks in with the Forge players featured in the CPL Team of the Week: Kyle Bekker, Alex Achinioti Jonsson, and Jasseem Kolielat. Key Takeaways: Forge FC had 4 players in this week’s CPL team of the week.  Jass notched his third clean sheet and successfully completed 24 of 29 passes. Alex Achinioti Jon...

Season 2 Episode 13 of Behind the Beard! Welcome back to another episode and more shenanigans with Coach Bobby & Mackenzie. In today’s episode, they discuss the marvel match, Forge FC’s performance against Halifax, and approaching a busy and important schedule in August.  Key Takeaways; Halifax have many good midfielders in possession, but their attacking line is not an especially dangerous. T...

3 points to start the week! Today, Mackenzie discusses goal scoring highlights from Forge FC’s matchup against Halifax, tunes into Coach Bobby’s and Nana’s post match press conference, and chats with defender Malik Owalabe Belewu. Malik also shares his routine on a typical day off! Key Takeaways: Kwasi Poku is now tied for the Golden Boot lead with eight goals this season, having scored his first...

Welcome back to another episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie chats with Charlie O’Connor Clarke about Forge FC’s current form, the team's depth amid player availability issues, and the potential threats posed by the Halifax Wanderers this weekend. We also hear from Elimane Cisse on how he has been adjusting since arriving in Hamilton and why he decided to return! Key Takeaways: Cisse is t...

Tomorrow, Forge FC will take on the Halifax Wanderers at home! In today's episode, Mackenzie sits down with Garven, Noah, and Chris after training to discuss their thoughts on the upcoming match, the team's development, and how they plan to leverage home-field advantage. Key Takeaways: Chris Kalongo has made 27 saves this season and is a strong contender for Goalkeeper of the Year. Nana...

Join Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan as they delve into the latest buzz around the Forge Audio Network. In this episode of Captain's Log, they tackle hot topics, including the controversy surrounding a Canadian drone incident at the Olympics and its repercussions on the Women's National Team. With their usual mix of humor and candid opinions, Kyle and Mitch provide insigh...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie sits down with Forge FC defender Malik Owolabe Belewu. They explore his youth career, his long-standing friendship with Kwasi Poku, and what led him to join the CPL. To wrap up, they have fun identifying different North American and UK terms that share the same meaning.. Chapters: 0:00 Malik’s 5 Aside Marvel team! 3:30 Kwasi and Mali...

Season 2 Episode 12 of Behind the Beard! Today, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss Forge FC’s 1-1 draw to Cavalry FC, Triston Henry’s signing to USL side Memphis FC, and expectations for hosting the Halifax Wanderers this season. Later on, Mackenzie takes Coach Bobby through a high pressure “Guess that Forge FC player” game. Key Takeaways The Forge FC staff know their coffee! Milk, foam, espresso r...

In this episode of The Captain's Log, hosts Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan dive into a week packed with action and insights. They kick things off with a recap of Forge FC's latest game against Pacific FC, highlighting standout performances and the return of key players. Kyle shares personal anecdotes, including some funny stories about his son’s latest antics and the challenges of toddle...

Final episode of Forge Daily for the week! In today's show, Mackenzie is joined by Adam Jenkins to preview Forge FC's upcoming clash against Cavalry FC. They cover Kwasi Poku's recent statistics, the dynamics of broadcasting intense and physical matches, and what makes this rivalry the most historic in the Canadian Premier League. Key Takeaways: Cavalry have historically been very s...

Welcome to another edition of Mac’s Access! In today’s episode, Mackenzie is joined by David Choinière. David shares his first memories of playing soccer, reflects on his time in the CF Montreal academy, and describes the exhilaration of scoring the game-winning goal in Forge FC’s inaugural CONCACAF victory. They wrap up the show with a fun Canadian-themed game. Key Takeaways Dav’s earliest soccer...

Welcome to this episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie delves into the league standings and individual Forge player statistics as the team enters the second half of the Canadian Premier League season. We also hear from Kwasi Poku, Tristan Borges, and Noah Jensen. Noah shares an intriguing statistic that coach Bobby uses to keep the team at the top of the table by the end of the regular season. K...

Season 2 episode 11 of Behind the Beard! In this episode, Coach Bobby and Mackenzie recap the last two matches against TFC and Pacific, highlighting Kwasi Poku's impact in the number 9 role and discussing expectations for Cavalry. Additionally, Coach Bobby reveals a pre-game ritual he performs at home games that never fails to make Mackenzie laugh. Key Takeaways Coach Bobby believes they had...

Welcome back to the Forge Audio Network as we kick off Week 14 of the Canadian Premier League! In today's episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie is joined by CPL analyst Mitchell Tierney. They discuss last night’s 2-1 victory over Pacific FC, highlight key performers, and examine Cavalry FC's current form as Forge prepares for their next game in Calgary. Key Takeaways: With two more goals las...