CPL Atletico Ottawa

Preview: Atlético Ottawa at York United FC June 9

Published on June 7, 2023 under Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Atletico Ottawa News Release


Atlético Ottawa is seeking back-to-back wins in the Canadian Premier League for the first time this season as they face York United at York Lions Stadium on Friday (KO 7 pm ET, live on OneSoccer). Head Coach Carlos González's side will be rejuvenated following an electric home win last weekend but face an inform York United.

Here's everything you need to know before Friday's clash in York.

Atlético Ottawa picked up its first home win of the season last week-end.

Atleti beat Halifax Wanderers 2-0 in front of the 90s-inspired, electric support a TD Place.

Ollie Bassett and Malcolm Shaw were on the scoresheet for the home side.

This win took Ottawa to eight points and to within one point of 4th place.

The Canadian Premier League named three Atleti players to the Team of the Week following the victory over Halifax.

Defender Diego Espejo, goalkeeper Sean Melvin and Bassett have all now been given the weekly accolade twice each.

Bassett was also named Player of the Week and is currently the joint-top scorer in the CPL for the 2023 season (4 goals).

Head Coach Carlos González showed the depth and quality of his squad last week-end, as a triple substitution just after the hour mark was a catalyst for two goals against the Wanderers.

From the bench, Zach Verhoven was involved in both goals, whilst Noah Verhoeven registered an assist for Shaw's goal.

Club captain Carl Haworth also came on for his second appearance of the season as the 33-year-old continues his recovery from injury.

York United is the CPL's in-form side at the moment, having won three and drawn one of its last four matches (4W-1D-4L).

Head Coach Martin Nash's side is currently in 3rd place with thirteen (13) points.

York's home record so far this season has room for improvement (1W-0D-3L).

Friday's match is York's 2023 "Pride Match" where they will be debuting their new alternative jersey.

Record head-to-head (all time): 1W-8D-3L; 15 goals scored, 15 goals conceded

OTHER NEWS

This week, Atlético Ottawa announced a partnership with You Can Play, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQ inclusion in sports. Click here to read more.

Atlético Ottawa striker Malcolm Shaw has been called up to the Trinidad and Tobago National team for the first time in this career.

Atlético Ottawa supporters group, Capital City Supporters Group, is raising money throughout June for Prideraiser with members pledging a donation per goal scored by Atleti in the next month.

Check out the Atletico Ottawa Statistics

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