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U21 Canadian Abatneh Nominated for CPL Defender of the Year Award

October 29, 2025 - OTTAWA, ON - Atlético Ottawa defender Noah Abatneh has been nominated for the prestigious Defender of the Year Award following the 2025 Canadian Premier League (CPL) regular season. Abatneh (21) turned in a standout 2025 session built on precision and control. He finished second among all CPL players in progressive carries (257) and led those with at least 750 minutes played in progressive carries per 90 (11.2). He also topped the league in successful passes (1,855) and passing accuracy (95.6 %). Abatneh's lone goal ... Full Story

Abatneh, Nimick, Rama Nominated for Defender of the Year

October 29, 2025 - Toronto, ON - The Canadian Premier League (CPL) announced on Wednesday the nominees for the Defender of the Year award, honouring the best defender during the 2025 CPL Regular Season. Atlético Ottawa's Noah Abatneh and Forge FC's Daniel Nimick and Rezart Rama are nominated for the award in 2025. The winner will be decided through voting by technical leadership from all eight CPL clubs as well as by select media members, representing local and national outlets, who consistently covered the 2025 CPL Regular Season. The... Full Story

Forge FC's Daniel Nimick & Rezart Rama Nominated for CPL Defender of the Year Award

October 29, 2025 - HAMILTON, ONT. - Forge FC defenders Daniel Nimick and Rezart Rama have been named finalists for the Canadian Premier League's Defender of the Year award, recognizing the league's top defensive performer during the 2025 CPL Regular Season. Nimick, 25, delivered an outstanding first season in Hamilton, anchoring Forge's back line with reliability and strong two-way play. He led all CPL players in progressive carries (282), blocks (24) and possessions won in the defensive third (99). Nimick also finished second among CPL de... Full Story

FC Supra Appoint Nick de Santis as Executive Advisor

October 28, 2025 - Montreal, QC - FC Supra today announced the appointment of Montreal native, Canadian Men's National Team Alum and former professional coach and player Nick De Santis as Executive Advisor, a key addition to the club's leadership team as it prepares for its inaugural season in the Canadian Premier League (CPL). This strategic appointment directly supports the club's mission to bring the best of Quebec soccer to the national stage and beyond. Nick De Santis will work closely with the club's leadership, technical staff, and ... Full Story

• U21 Canadian Abatneh Nominated for CPL Defender of the Year Award - Atletico Ottawa (October 29)
  
• Abatneh, Nimick, Rama Nominated for Defender of the Year - (October 29)
  
• Forge FC's Daniel Nimick & Rezart Rama Nominated for CPL Defender of the Year Award - Forge FC (October 29)
  
• Atlético Celebrate 30,000 Meals Allocated to Caldwell Family Centre - Atletico Ottawa (October 29)
  
• FC Supra Appoint Nick de Santis as Executive Advisor - FC Supra du Quebec (October 28)
  
• Five Players Nominated for Canadian Premier League's Best Canadian U-21 Player Award - Vancouver FC (October 28)
  
• Antinoro, Abatneh Nominated for Best Canadian U-21 Player Award - Atletico Ottawa (October 28)
  
• Five Players Nominated for Canadian Premier League's Best Canadian U-21 Player Award - (October 28)
  
• Forge FC's Hoce Massunda Nominated for CPL Best Canadian U-21 Player Award - Forge FC (October 28)
  
• Cavalry FC Goalkeeper Marco Carducci Nominated for Canadian Premier League's Golden Glove Award - Cavalry FC (October 27)
  
• Nathan Ingham Nominated for CPL Golden Glove Award - Atletico Ottawa (October 27)
  
• Forge FC's Jassem Koleilat Nominated for CPL Golden Glove Award - Forge FC (October 27)
  
• Carducci, Ingham, Koleilat Nominated for Canadian Premier League's Golden Glove Award - (October 27)
  
• Onward to Hamilton - Cavalry FC (October 26)
  
• Forge FC to Host 2025 CPL Contender Semifinal - Forge FC (October 26)
  
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• Cavalry FC carries confidence into CPL's Clash of the Titans semifinal - Calgary Sun (October 30)
  
• Forge's Nimick and Rama, Ottawa's Abatneh up for CPL top defender award - Hamilton Spectator (October 29)
  
• VIDEO: PREVIEW: Forge and Cavalry Battle for Second CPL Final Ticket: CPL Newsroom by Volkswagen - YouTube (October 29)
  
• Atletico Ottawa duo among five finalists for CPL's Best Canadian U-21 Player Award - Hamilton Spectator (October 28)
  
• Cavalry's Marco Carducci up for CPL goalkeeper of the year for a fifth time - Hamilton Spectator (October 27)
  
• VIDEO: Cavalry Crush York as North Star Cup Defence Continues: CPL Newsroom by Volkswagen - YouTube (October 27)
  
• VIDEO: Atlético Ottawa Beat Forge, Will Host CPL Final!| CPL Newsroom by Volkswagen - YouTube (October 27)
  
• High-octane efforts fuel Cavalry FC in defence of CPL title - Calgary Sun (October 27)
  
• Forge misses chance to advance directly to CPL final - Hamilton Spectator (October 27)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Cavalry FC vs. York United: CPL PLAYOFFS: October 26, 2025 - YouTube (October 26)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Forge FC vs. Atlético Ottawa: CPL PLAYOFFS: October 26, 2025 - YouTube (October 26)
  
• Cavalry hopes home-field advantage can carry it past York FC - Calgary Sun (October 26)
  
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