The Canadian Premier League roared back to life this weekend, kicking off the 2025 season with a full slate of matches that reminded fans why the league continues to grow in popularity. From dramatic goals to impressive defensive displays, the opening fixtures delivered the exciting and action-packed brand of soccer that fans have come to expect. Here’s a comprehensive look at where things stand after a compelling opening week:
Atlético Ottawa 2 – 2 HFX Wanderers
4/5/2025 2:00 PM – TD Place, Ottawa ON
Goals
20’- Giorgio Probo (HFX Wanderers)
47’ – Sean Rea (HFX Wanderers)
60’ – David Rodríguez Uribe (Atlético Ottawa)
79’ – Aboubacar Sissoko (Atlético Ottawa)
Watch the match highlights from the CPL YouTube page
Forge FC 1 – 0 Cavalry FC
4/5/2025 5:30 PM – Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, ON
Goals
58’ – Molham Babouli
Watch the match highlights from the CPL YouTube page
Pacific FC 2 – 0 Valour FC
4/5/2025 8:00 PM – Starlight Stadium, Victoria, BC
Goals
18’ – Dario Zanatta (Pacific FC)
30’ – Ronan Alan Kratt (Pacific FC)
Watch the match highlights from the CPL YouTube page
Vancouver FC 0 – 2 York United FC
4/6/2025 7:00 PM – Willoughby Community Park, Langley Twp, BC
Goals
66’ – Julian Anthony Altobelli (York United FC)
84’ – Julian Anthony Altobelli (York United FC)
