On this episode of Captain's Log, Kyle Becker, joins host Mitch Houlahan to gear up for a big Canada Day weekend. As the Forgers are preparing for a crucial match against Ottawa in the nation's capital, Kyle and Mitch dive into some fun and heated debates on various topics, including favorite vacation spots, the best sandwich ingredients, and much …

Dom Samuel has returned to Mac’s Access! In today’s episode, Mackenzie and Dom revisit their pre season conversation, talk about Dom’s personal growth since 2019, and play a ‘baking themed’ game to finish it off. Dom brings in his latest work (cinnamon roll cookie) and proves his talent. Keytakeaways: Reflecting on their preseason conversation, Dom…

Mac and Milty are back for Week 11 of the CPL! In today’s episode, Milty shares his thoughts on Forge FC’s win against Valour, they discuss the CPL standings and recent league outcomes, plus what to expect from an Atletico Ottawa with slowed momentum. Milty gives Mackenzie her ‘numerology’ for the age of 21… Key Takeaways: Kwasi Poku and Kyle Bekke…

Season 2, episode 8 of Behind the Beard! Today, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss Forge FC’s win against Valour, the team’s form a 1/3rd through the season, and the upcoming game against Atletico Ottawa. He and Mackenzie circle back on some funny Q’s from an earlier episode… Key takeaways: The biggest difference playing Atletico Ottawa this week is…

Another week of the Forge Audio network and it is starting off strong! Today, Mackenzie shares a match recap from yesterday’s 2-1 victory over Valour FC. We hear from Ale Hojabrpour, Coach Bobby & Kwasi Poku on what went well for the team and how this win set’s the tone for their next matchup against Atletico Ottawa Key Takeaways Forge FC are back …

In this episode of "Captain's Log," Forge FC captain Kyle Becker and co-host Mitch Houlihan discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes about dealing with hot weather and thunderstorms to their recent experiences on the field. They delve into the challenges and dynamics of parenting, including Mitch's recent experience with the birt…

Match day -2! Today, Mackenzie discusses Valour’s recent matchup, changes to the standings, and individual player stats from Forge. He also talks with Alex Achinioti Jonson, who shares which role he’d choose if he were a kid taking part in ‘Forging the Future’... Key Takeaways: Benni and Borges are the team's top scorers with three goals each. Borg…

Welcome to Tristan Borges' first appearance on Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie and Borges dive into everything from his early soccer days and his time in Belgium to his favourite Portuguese traditions. Borges also shares insights on his accelerated maturity, personal growth, and the crucial role of mental strength in his performance on the field. Ke…

Match day -3! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie provides updates to the CPL standings, Gatorade team of the week, and checks in with Benni Badibanga, Kwasi Poku, and Garven Metusala. Keytakeaways: Forge FC is currently tied for 4th place with York United. The top three teams—Ottawa, Pacific, and Vancouver—have each played one more game t…

After Bobby’s slightly late arrival… he and Mackenzie discuss Forge FC’s transition from a 2-2 against Halifax to what promises to be a competitive home game against Valour FC. He shares his thoughts on Alex’s controversial yellow card, Nana’s debut, and Beni’s backflip celebration. Mackenzie also picks his brain on super powers after the Marvel ma…

Week 10 of the CPL has come to a close! Today, Mackenzie and Milty discuss the 2-2 draw between the Halifax Wanderers and Forge FC. They get into Forge FC’s late come back, controversial calls, and Halifax’s ability to stay in it despite their lack of possession. They talk about Benni Badibanga’s performance + his entertaining goal celebration. Key…

Match day minus one! This morning, Forge FC departed for Halifax to face the Wanderers at 4 PM tomorrow. Joining us to discuss the upcoming match and share his insights from five years of following the team is Adam Jenkins. He and Mackenzie delve into Forge FC’s recent performances, the current form of the Halifax Wanderers, and whether they can re…

Today's special episode of Mac’s Access is one you won't want to miss! After a long-awaited arrival, Nana Opoku Ampomah is finally here at Tim Hortons Field. He joins Mackenzie for an engaging conversation about his career journey so far, his early days in soccer, and his decision to come to Canada to play for Forge FC. Nana also shares insights fr…

Today’s midweek episode of Forge Daily is jam packed! Today, Mackenzie gets into the details of Forge FC’s national team call ups, updates to the CPL standings and the status of Nana & Cisse. We hear from Dav Choinere & Chris Kalongo on the transition from their Cavalry loss to a bounce back opportunity against Halifax. Key Takeaways: Current stand…

Season 2 episode 6 of Behind the Beard! Today, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss Forge FC’s loss to Cavalry, the defensive partnership between Malik Owolabi-Belewu and Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson, the upcoming Halifax Wanderers match, and much more. Coach Bobby also shares an interesting take on who he’d like at a dinner table… Key Takeaways: Malik…

Back for the REVIEW version of the Mac & Milty show! In today’s episode, they discuss Forge FC’s loss to Cavalry, Malik Owolabi-Belewu standout performance, full time stats and what to expect from the Halifax Wanderers this Saturday. Key Takeaways: Coach Bobby & Alex suggested Forge came out flat footed against Cavalry and made uncharacteristic mis…

In this conversation, Mitch and Kyle discuss various topics including goal celebrations, Kyle's goal song, Billy Madison, pancakes, Paul Rudd movies, and the choice between being an actor or a musician. They also mention the possibility of doing commercials and reenacting scenes from movies. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. …

The Mac & Milty show has returned on a friday this week! Today, they delve into Kwasi Poku’s recent performances, the evolving rivalry between Forge and Cavalry, and how Forge’s squad depth compensates for injuries in their forward line. Plus, Milty introduces a controversial new nickname for Mackenzie… Keytakeaways: With rotation between Chris & J…

Season 2 episode 5 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode, Mackenzie and coach Bobby talk about Forge FC’s upcoming match against Cavalry, key takeaway’s from their 3-0 win against York United, and Garven Metusala’s call up to the Haitian National team. Later on, they play a game of this or that… Key Takeaways Having beaten an MLS opponent won’t m…

Match day -3! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie discusses CPL standing updates, shares player conversations, and inquires about a funny locker room conversation. With just 2 days left of preparation for Cavalry FC, the team is focused ready to secure an away win. We hear from Noah Jensen, Jassem Koleilat and Kevaughn Tavernier. Key Takea…

Back for another edition of Mac’s Access! This time, Mackenzie is joined by Midfielder Alessandro Hojabrpour. He shares his journey to Forge FC, his experience playing them in the 2021 final, and a whole lot more. They get into some rapid fire/hot take questions at the end of the episode and Ale exposes himself on a few fronts.. Expect another epis…

Back with another week of the Forge Audio Network! In today’s episode, Mackenzie breaks down the York United matchup and the corresponding goal songs with each Forge FC goal scorer. We hear from Tristan Borges, Kyle Bekker, Daniel Parra, and Coach Bobby at the post game press conference. Key Takeaways: Controlling match tempo was a big priority for…

Lots to talk about in this episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie discusses Forge FC’s draw against TFC for the Canadian Championship semi-final, Part 2 of the Pro Combine, and tomorrow’s 905 Darby vs. York United. We hear from Kyle Bekker, Ale Hojabrpour, Assistant Coach Kyt Selaidopoulos and Senior Manager of Business Development, Tom Walker. K…

The conversation covers a range of topics including athlete interviews and soccer game analysis. The hosts discuss their experiences, insights, and humorous anecdotes related to these topics. The conversation covers various topics related to soccer, including the Canadian Championship, player experiences, the impact of the Canadian Premier League (…

In today’s episode of Mac’s Access, Mackenzie sits down with new signing Amadou Kone! They discuss his his first professional appearance with Forge and his university career at Carleton. Mackenzie asks some fun get-to-know-you style questions including his worst fear and bingeworthy TV shows. Key takeaways: His goal was always to play professional …

In this midweek episode, instead of a midweek match, Mackenzie brings you up to speed on the current CPL standings and recent results. She also shares conversations with standout performers Malik Owolabi-Belewu and Tristan Borges about their early success and the challenges of balancing the Canadian Championship and regular season competitions simu…

After a week of traveling, Coach Bobby is back for another episode of Behind the Beard! Today, he and Mackenzie discuss a combination of matchups including CF Montreal, Atletico Ottawa, and the upcoming game vs York United. Coach Bobby shares his thoughts on performances from Kwasi Poku and Malcolm Duncan as well as the rain delay in Montreal. Even…

In this episode, Kyle and Mitch dive into the chaos of unexpected weather delays during a critical match against Montreal. From the sudden lightning storm that threw everyone off to the intense waiting game in the locker room, they share a behind-the-scenes look at how the team coped with the disruption. Kyle recounts the surreal experience of bein…

Another week of the CPL calls for another episode of Mac & Milty! Today, Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton to break down Forge FC’s most recent matchup to Atletico Ottawa. They discuss the overall events of the match and how fatigue impacted this 3-0 loss for the Hamilton side. We also hear Coach Bobby’s thoughts at the Post match press conferenc…

The last episode of Forge Daily before Forge take on Atletico Ottawa tomorrow at 3pm! Today Mackenzie is joined by CPL analyst Charlie O’Conner Clarke. They get into his thoughts on the MTL matchup, Forge FC’s form as of late and what to expect from Ottawa tomorrow. They also brainstorm some favourable outcomes for the 2024 Canadian Championship se…

It’s a good day to be a Forge FC fan! In today’s episode of Forge Daily Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton to discuss the monumental 2-1 victory over CF Montreal. They get into Forge’s success with Kwasi Poku in an untraditional position, Daniel Parra’s first goal with the club, the 2 hour rain delay, and everything in between. We also hear from c…

In today’s episode of Forge Daily Mackenzie talks with Dom Samuel, David Choiniere, and Canada Soccer Broadcaster Matt Cullen. Dom and Dav provide some insight on how they see the second leg changing and this opportunity for Forge FC. Matt shares his knowledge after calling the past 3 matchups between Forge and CF Montreal as well as CF MTL’s recen…

Another education of the Mac & Milty show! This time, the two discuss what happened at THF against Vancouver FC and the quick turnaround to CF MTL. Mackenzie also breaks down other long weekend results around the league! Key takeaways: Despite Forge FC's loss to Vancouver, they remain competitive in the league standings, currently in fourth place. …

Ahead of tomorrow’s match, Mackenzie discusses past matchups between Forge FC & Vancouver FC. She delves into what to expect from Vancouver and how their team looks different from the 2023 season. We also hear from players including Noah Jensen, Alex Achinioti Jonson and Chris Kalongo. Key Takeaways: With new additions to the Forge roster and many …

In this episode, your captain Kyle Bekker and co-host Mitch Houlahan discuss various topics, including their favorite TV shows and candies, the movie Happy Gilmore 2, and their reading preferences. They also touch on the importance of being open to changing one's mind and the challenges of picking favorites. Kyle and Mitch discuss their experiences…

In today’s episode of Mac’s Access, Mackenzie is joined by Malcolm Duncan. They discuss his various sport endeavours as a kid, his experiences at Sigma & Providence, and what a day looks like as a player for Forge FC. Chapters 1:05 Malcolm’s Various Sports as a Kid 2:30 First Job! 3:10 Core Memories at Sigma FC 6:07 Choosing Providence College 8:00…

A solo episode of Forge Daily for this Wednesday afternoon! Today Mackenzie sits down with Jassem Koleilat, Garven Metusala, and Jordan Hamilton ahead of this weekend’s matchup against Vancouver FC. Mackenzie also breaks down the current CPL standings and Forge FC’s congested match day schedule in the coming weeks. Key Takeaways: Forge currently si…

In the latest episode of BTB, Coach Bobby and Mackenzie delve into the recent showdown between Pacific and Forge, along with the anticipation for Saturday's game against Vancouver FC. They explore how the team's depth proves invaluable during busy stretches of the season and how their patience paves the way for scoring opportunities. Wrapping up, t…

Mac and Milty are back to debrief another game day! This past weekend Forge matched up against Pacific FC for the first time of the 2024 season. Both teams began and ended Saturday’s match undefeated. Today, they discuss key moments, shifts to Forge FC’s starting 11 and Jassem Koleilat’s debut. Key Takeaways Pacific and Forge tie 0-0 on Saturday. B…

In this episode of Mac’s Access, Mackenzie is joined by assistant coach David Edgar. They dive into his experience with Forge as both a coach and player, some memorable career moments, and what will go into preparations for Pacific FC. Coach Eddie and Correy reminisce on the post championship celebrations from 2019… Key Takeaways: Coach Eddie discu…

In this episode of Captain's Log, Kyle and Mitch Houlahan discuss playing in an 11 AM game and the unique atmosphere created by the school day event. They also review the Canadian Championship game against Montreal and share their thoughts on the team's performance. The conversation includes a hilarious clip of a fan's reaction to a drone show at a…

Season 2 episode 2 of Behind the Beard! In between the quarter final of the Canadian Championship and Forge FC’s first matchup against Pacific, coach Bobby and Mackenzie dive into what that transition is like, his thoughts on the school day match and what to expect at Starlight Stadium. They also take a look at the lego characters made for Tuesday’…

Another Matchday Recap with Mac & Milty! Today, the two of them sat down to discuss the successful school day match and 1-1 draw between Forge FC and CF Montreal. They highlight key players including Noah Jensen, Tristan Borges, and Kyle Becker. In preparation for this weekend’s game at Starlight Stadium, they also dive into Pacific FC’s as a const…

Back with another episode of Forge Daily! With the quarter final of the Canadian Championship tomorrow morning, Mackenzie discusses previous matchups between Forge FC and CF Montreal. We also hear from Tristan Borges, David Choinere, and Daniel Parra. They share their perspectives on the team’s current form and why the locker room has such high mor…

Another season of Behind the Beard! Coach Bobby and Mackenzie sit down for the first episode in 2024 and get into Forge FC’s hot start to the 2024 season, the refreshed roster, and steps Coach Bobby and the Forge coaching staff take to incorporate all players in training. Mackenzie and Coach Bobby also discuss some halftime shenanigans at the last …

In this episode, Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan discuss the Canadian Championship and the excitement of the tournament expanding. They talk about the win over York and looking ahead to CF Montreal as well as the growing attendance at Forge matches. They conclude by discussing the team dynamics and the importance of individual performance and compet…

Another installment of Forge Daily, also known as the "Mac & Milty Show," is here! In today's episode, our hosts delve into yesterday's events from the preliminary round of the Canadian Championship versus York United. They shine a spotlight on the standout performances of Chris Kalongo, Tristan Borges, and Jordan Hamilton, emphasizing their signif…

Mac's Access is back in person! This week Mackenzie is joined by recent signing Matteo Schiavoni. They breakdown the road to his contract with Forge, recent birthday celebrations, Game of Thrones in the Forge FC frat house, and more!Από τον Hamilton Forge FC

In today's episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie is joined by Steve Milton to debrief Forge FC's matchup against Valour as well as the upcoming Canadian Championship. They also breakdown some standout performers, Noah Jensens goal celebration, and why York United might be coming into Round 1 of the CanChamps with more momentum than last time.…

In this episode, Mitch Houlahan and Kyle Bekker discuss the previous game against York with a controversial final goal and then weigh the pros and cons of video assistant referee (VAR). They are then joined by Maxim Tissot of Atlético Ottawa who weighs in on the possibility of VAR coming to the CPL. The conversation then shifts to Maxim's Superstit…