As the calendar clicked closer to matchday one and the Atléti build looked close to complete, one glaring question still remained — who could step into the massive gap left on the pitch and in our hearts when Saint Miguel Acosta returned to Spain? Jonathan Grant appeared to be a worthwhile
Massive news from the Nation's Capital, where after 190 days of agony, the Forward Press is back! For the CCSG newcomers, the Forward Press is a way for the CCSG to have a presence within every presser, both before and after every game! That’s at least two
On the eve of our home opener, we asked our writers to give us what they hope to see as their starting XI. Keep in mind these aren't predictions, simply what they WANT to see. Here is what they had to say: Alexander Brazier Rymek (4-2-3-1): In terms
Over the four-year history of Atlético Ottawa, their various squads have finished in a multitude of positions at the end of the season. They’ve finished at or near the bottom twice (2020 - 7th and 2021 - 8th), mid-table and just outside the playoffs once (2023 - 6th) and
Last week, my focus was squarely on the off-season and the talking points that had occupied my mind as moves were made throughout the winter; now it’s time to drill down into the nitty gritty of what will happen in the coming season. There are plenty of questions that
Out of all the massive moves Fernando Lopez and Atlético Ottawa have made this offseason, this might be the biggest: Amer Didic, capping off an absolutely historic off-season in the nation’s capital. In the following piece, I will attempt to convey just how tremendous this transfer is using statistics,
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Finally! After what seems an interminable saga, Atlético Ottawa have announced the signature of one of the best Centre Backs in CPL history, Amer Didic. This, of course, after rumors emerged earlier this winter about this very occurrence, his presence at winter training camp being leaked at an Atlético San
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“Swab up. Save a Life” That was the message from Tom Stockting at Wednesday afternoon's press conference as he announced Atlético Ottawa’s partnership with Canadian Blood Services for the ‘Save a Life’ Home Opener on April 13th. Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system which provides
The longest off-season in world football is finally coming to a close. The gridiron lines are set to be removed from the TD Place turf ahead of April 13th, and Atletico Ottawa’s 5th season as a club will begin against the nine stripes of York United. Much as has
The Aparicio saga is finally over. When rumours of his availability were swirling around last December, either HFX Wanderers or the MLS somewhere were the two options being floated. More recently it was said ATO were in the lead for his signature, however his final destination was still up in
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The CPL’s most prominent, winter-long, transfer saga has finally reached its conclusion. 2-time CPL Player of the Year nominee Manny Aparicio has put pen to paper on a 2-year contract with Atlético Ottawa, with an option year. The announcement follows a wild amount of speculation over the past weeks,
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Just a short two weeks ago, we saw Atletico Ottawa’s new primary/home kit revealed. Now it is the turn of the alternate/away kit to see the light of day! Dubbed the “Soccer Culture Kit”, this snazzy design looks to blend creative design elements to “celebrate our community
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Welcome to the Capital City Supporters Group, Ottawa’s largest and most active football supporters group! We are a group of like minded supporters who do our very best to make every single match day an amazing experience, and to do what we can to have a positive impact on
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The time has finally arrived for us to get our first look at the new primary/home kit for Atlético Ottawa’s 2024 season, dubbed the “Community First Kit”. The kit was officially unveiled today with season seat members like myself getting the opportunity to get a sneak peek yesterday
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After so many transfers that seemed inevitable, a signing out of the blue always spices up the window, and that is what we got with the announcement of Jonathan Grant being signed to the Atlético Ottawa roster for 2024 and beyond. While perhaps not a big name like Ballou Tabla
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by Josh Geauvreau Ah, the pre-pre-season. The time of the footballing offseason when roster and transfer news really starts flowing, the actual pre-season hasn’t quite yet begun, but the pieces start falling into place, and the anticipation for the new season really starts to ramp up. A big part