The 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship continues with a high-stakes second leg between York United and Atlético Ottawa. After a thrilling first leg in Ottawa that ended 2–1 in favor of the hosts, the tie remains wide open as both clubs chase a coveted semifinal berth. With no away goals rule in effect, the pressure is squarely on York United to overturn the deficit at home.
Match Details
| Fixture | York United FC vs Atlético Ottawa |
| Date | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | York Lions Stadium, Toronto, ON |
| Broadcast | OneSoccer, TELUS Optik TV, fuboTV Canada |
| Competition | 2025 Canadian Championship – Quarterfinal (Leg 2 of 2) |
| Aggregate Score | Ottawa leads 2–1 |
Team Form & Head-to-Head
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Home/Away Form |
| York United | W–L–W–L–W | Undefeated at home in last 4 matches |
| Atlético Ottawa | W–W–D–W–L | Undefeated in last 10 home matches |
Ottawa won the first leg 2–1 at TD Place Stadium, with goals from Ballou Tabla and David Rodriguez.
York United’s lone goal came from Julian Altobelli, who has scored 2 goals in his last 4 appearances.
The two sides met in the 2022 Canadian Championship, with York advancing on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
Players to Watch
York United FC
Julian Altobelli – Clinical finisher with 2 goals in his last 4 matches
Max Ferrari – Dynamic midfielder who sets the tempo and leads transitions
Riley Ferrazzo – Returns from suspension to bolster the backline
Shola Jimoh – Back from international duty with Canada U-17s, adds pace and width
Atlético Ottawa
Ballou Tabla – Scored in the first leg; known for pace and creativity
Manny Aparicio – Midfield engine with 85%+ passing accuracy
Sergei Kozlovskiy – Also returning from Canada U-17 duty, adds depth
Nathan Ingham – Veteran goalkeeper with key saves in the first leg
Tactical Breakdown
York United: Likely to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation, emphasizing wing play and quick transitions. Their aggressive press can leave them vulnerable to counterattacks.
Atlético Ottawa: Typically lines up in a 4-2-3-1, focusing on controlled buildup and exploiting space behind the lines. Their midfield duo of Aparicio and Castro controls tempo and distribution.
Match Notes & Key Stats
York United has never lost a Canadian Championship match at York Lions Stadium in regulation.
There is no away goals rule in the 2025 Canadian Championship.
The first leg set a CPL record with 47 combined fouls.
Ottawa has never advanced past the quarterfinal stage in this tournament.
MATCH ODDS
York United + 145 Draw + 230 Atletico Ottawa + 165
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
