After the loss in York a week before, even the staunchest ATO supporter would be forgiven for predicting another loss in Hamilton. Forge FC looked on unstoppable form to close out the season, with only one loss in its last ten league matches and a goal difference of +17 in
It’s only been six weeks since the last time I was genuinely excited to write this column, and yet it has felt like an eternity. Atlético Ottawa’s 2-0 win over Forge felt like the team’s most complete performance since their 3-0 win away to Vancouver in July,
Just like last year, Atlético Ottawa will spend Thanksgiving weekend in Hamilton with hopes of squeaking a result against Forge, which has already clinched the regular season title and has eyes set on a third straight title. Atleti can glean hope in the theory that Forge might be cruising, having
For the second time in one season, a critical error by Liberman Torres cost Atleti, this time on Sunday night against York FC, where Atleti fell one-to-nil. Unlike against Forge, the ill-tempered Ecuadorian couldn’t remain on the pitch afterward to make amends for his error and likely won’t
If you’ve been following my writing this season, you’ll know that I’ve been vocal about my struggles to find new ways to praise the play of Amer Didic. And yet, here I am, telling you why the man with the magic hat should add a Golden Scarf