
Forge FC 2025 Pre-Season Roster Update
January 17, 2025 - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Forge FC News Release
Forge FC announced Friday the updated contract status of its 2024 roster as the club continues its preparation for its 2025 campaign.
Heading into the 2025 season, the club has retained 14 players from the Canadian Premier League (CPL) Shield winning side in 2024 and have added the CPL's Players' Player of the Year Brian Wright to the roster.
Forge FC has exercised the 2025 options on contracts for: forwards Orlendis Benitez and Beni Badibanga; defenders Malik Owolabi Belewu, and Daniel Parra (Loan option); and goalkeepers Christopher Kalongo, and Jassem Koleilat.
The club has also signed two players from its 2024 roster to new agreements:
Midfielder Kyle Bekker
Midfielder Tristan Borges
The club would like to thank Malcolm Duncan, Jordan Hamilton, Victor Klonaridis, Matteo Schiavoni, Dominic Samuel, Terran Campbell, Garven Metusala, Sebastian Castello, and Alessandro Hojabrpour for their efforts and dedication to the club and wish them all the best in their future endeavours as their contracts come to an end.
Canadian Premier League Stories from January 17, 2025
- Forge FC 2025 Pre-Season Roster Update - Forge FC
- Ottawa Signs Juan Castro, Atlético San Luis' Record Appearance Holder - Atletico Ottawa
- Wanderers Name Giovanni Petraglia First-Team Assistant Coach - HFX Wanderers FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Forge FC Stories
- Forge FC and Hamilton Tiger-Cats Bring Back Hearts in the Huddle Presented by Steelport for 2025
- Forge FC to Feature in National TSN Broadcast on June 22
- Forge FC and Hamilton Tiger-Cats Launch Major Mental Health Initiative in Partnership with CAMH Foundation and Headversity
- Forge FC Celebrates "One Year Out: CPL Welcomes the World" with Official Watch Party and International Night
- Forge FC to Feature in National TSN Broadcast on June 8

