Welcome back to another episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie chats with Charlie O’Connor Clarke about Forge FC’s current form, the team's depth amid player availability issues, and the potential threats posed by the Halifax Wanderers this weekend. We also hear from Elimane Cisse on how he has been adjusting since arriving in Hamilton and why he…

Tomorrow, Forge FC will take on the Halifax Wanderers at home! In today's episode, Mackenzie sits down with Garven, Noah, and Chris after training to discuss their thoughts on the upcoming match, the team's development, and how they plan to leverage home-field advantage. Key Takeaways: Chris Kalongo has made 27 saves this season and is a strong con…

Join Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan as they delve into the latest buzz around the Forge Audio Network. In this episode of Captain's Log, they tackle hot topics, including the controversy surrounding a Canadian drone incident at the Olympics and its repercussions on the Women's National Team. With their usual mix of humor and candid…

Welcome to this week’s episode of Mac’s Access! Today, Mackenzie sits down with Forge FC defender Malik Owolabe Belewu. They explore his youth career, his long-standing friendship with Kwasi Poku, and what led him to join the CPL. To wrap up, they have fun identifying different North American and UK terms that share the same meaning.. Chapters: 0:0…

Season 2 Episode 12 of Behind the Beard! Today, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss Forge FC’s 1-1 draw to Cavalry FC, Triston Henry’s signing to USL side Memphis FC, and expectations for hosting the Halifax Wanderers this season. Later on, Mackenzie takes Coach Bobby through a high pressure “Guess that Forge FC player” game. Key Takeaways The Forge …

In this episode of The Captain's Log, hosts Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan dive into a week packed with action and insights. They kick things off with a recap of Forge FC's latest game against Pacific FC, highlighting standout performances and the return of key players. Kyle shares personal anecdotes, including some funny stories about his son’s la…

Final episode of Forge Daily for the week! In today's show, Mackenzie is joined by Adam Jenkins to preview Forge FC's upcoming clash against Cavalry FC. They cover Kwasi Poku's recent statistics, the dynamics of broadcasting intense and physical matches, and what makes this rivalry the most historic in the Canadian Premier League. Key Takeaways: Ca…

Welcome to another edition of Mac’s Access! In today’s episode, Mackenzie is joined by David Choinière. David shares his first memories of playing soccer, reflects on his time in the CF Montreal academy, and describes the exhilaration of scoring the game-winning goal in Forge FC’s inaugural CONCACAF victory. They wrap up the show with a fun Canadia…

Welcome to this episode of Forge Daily! Today, Mackenzie delves into the league standings and individual Forge player statistics as the team enters the second half of the Canadian Premier League season. We also hear from Kwasi Poku, Tristan Borges, and Noah Jensen. Noah shares an intriguing statistic that coach Bobby uses to keep the team at the to…

Season 2 episode 11 of Behind the Beard! In this episode, Coach Bobby and Mackenzie recap the last two matches against TFC and Pacific, highlighting Kwasi Poku's impact in the number 9 role and discussing expectations for Cavalry. Additionally, Coach Bobby reveals a pre-game ritual he performs at home games that never fails to make Mackenzie laugh.…

Welcome back to the Forge Audio Network as we kick off Week 14 of the Canadian Premier League! In today's episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie is joined by CPL analyst Mitchell Tierney. They discuss last night’s 2-1 victory over Pacific FC, highlight key performers, and examine Cavalry FC's current form as Forge prepares for their next game in Calgary…

In this episode of the Captain's Log, Forge captain Kyle Bekker and Mitch Houlahan dive into the latest victories and challenges faced by Forge FC. From their thrilling win over TFC to upcoming matches and reflections on Canada's performance in Copa America, Kyle and Mitch bring you all the excitement and insights from the world of soccer. Takeaway…

Another episode of Mac’s Access! Today Mackenzie is joined by one of Forge FC’s newest additions to their roster, left back Daniel Parra! They discuss everything from Daniel’s music taste, being a lakers fan, Canadian stereotypes and being on loan from CF Monterrey. Dani also shares his expectations vs reality of playing in the Canadian Premiere Le…

Back on the audio network with a recap of yesterday’s CanChamp semi-final against TFC! Today, Mackenzie discusses key moments from the match, how Forge should carry their momentum into the CPL regular season and an exciting announcement from Canada soccer. We hear from Alessandro Hojabrpour, Malik Owolabi-Belewu, and Khadim Kane. Key Takeaways: Mal…

Season 2, episode 10 of Behind the Beard! In today’s episode, Mackenzie & Coach Bobby discuss the disappointing draw to Vancouver FC, Forge’s quick turnaround to the Semi Final of the Canadian Championship, and the start of Forge FC’s first ever summer camp! Bobby shares where the team needs to be better to start closing out results and his thought…

Welcome back to another week on the audio network! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie is once again joined by Steve Milton! Milty and Mac break down Forge's match against Vancouver FC, discussing how they managed to secure a point and what they need to change as they prepare to face Toronto FC. Milty also shares his insights on how experi…

Welcome to a special edition of Mac's Access! Today, Mackenzie is joined by Forge FC's Head Athletic Therapist, Liam McPherson. Liam reveals behind-the-scenes insights and locker room stories. They delve into his career journey, past player connections, and a memorable first impression story that didn't go as planned. Key Takeaways: Starting as an …

Back with another edition of Mac & Milty! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Milty provides his thoughts on the Atletico Ottawa match, they discuss the current standings, and what has to happen to be successful against Vancouver FC this weekend. Milty also brings up the difficulty for Forge players to remove their thoughts of the upcoming TFC match…

Season 2 episode 9 of Behind the Beard! In this weeks episode, Mackenzie and Coach Bobby discuss the events of last Friday’s 4-3 loss to Atletico Ottawa, preparing for Vancouver, and balancing the semi-final of the Canadian Championship. Coach Bobby shares his Canada Day plans (or lack thereof) & they get into some themed trivia! Key takeaways Coac…

Happy Canada Day! In today’s episode of Forge Daily, Mackenzie recaps the wild match that was Forge FC vs. Atletico Ottawa. We hear from Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson and Noah Jensen as well as Coach Bobby at the Post Match Press Conference. They share similar sentimates on not giving up set pieces and making unforced errors against a team like Ottaw…

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…