Match Details
| Attribute | Info |
| Fixture | Forge FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
| Competition | 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship – Semifinal (Leg 1 of 2) |
| Date | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
| Kickoff Time | 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT |
| Venue | Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, ON |
| Broadcast | OneSoccer |
| Live Stream | Watch on OneSoccer |
Team Form & Tournament Path
Forge FC (Canadian Premier League)
Recent Form: Undefeated in CPL through 13 matches
Quarterfinal Result: Defeated CF Montréal 3–2 on aggregate
Key Players:
Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson – 200th club appearance milestone
David Choinière – creative winger, key in build-up play
Dino Bontis – 20-year-old goalkeeper making his professional debut
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (Major League Soccer)
Recent Form: Mixed results in MLS; narrowly advanced in quarters
Quarterfinal Result: Defeated Valour FC
Key Players:
Ryan Gauld – playmaker and set-piece threat
Brian White – clinical finisher
Andrés Cubas – midfield engine
Tactical Breakdown
Forge FC
Strengths: Cohesive midfield, aggressive pressing, home-field advantage
X-Factor: Choinière’s ability to stretch defenses and deliver crosses
Formation: 4-3-3 with fluid transitions and overlapping fullbacks
Vancouver Whitecaps
Strengths: MLS experience, depth in attack, transitional speed
X-Factor: Gauld’s vision and Cubas’ ball-winning ability
Formation: 4-2-3-1 with emphasis on wide play and quick counters
Head-to-Head & Historical Context
First-Ever Competitive Meeting between Forge FC and Vancouver Whitecaps
Forge FC is aiming to become the first CPL club to reach the Canadian Championship Final via traditional tournament progression
Vancouver Whitecaps are defending champions, seeking a fourth consecutive title
