ATO - After the Whistle

After the Whistle: CPL Final - Cavalry FC (2025)

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:00:10 GMT

An Iconic end to an iconic season. Our first North Star Cup win, celebrated with worldwide fanfare. We. Are. Massive. Get comfy because this is our longest episode ever. Take a bow, CCSG, you deserve everything.

With thanks and love,

Johnny & Paddy <3

After the Whistle: First Semifinal - Forge FC (2025)

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:13 GMT

A record-breaking result away from home, a season-defining match and an opportunity to host another final. The last few results of the regular season might have been disapointing but this is the kind of turnaround that this season really deserved. Listen to the boys talk about what was quite possibly Mejia's finest hour and the excitement that awaits us in a couple of weeks.

After the Whistle: Match 28 - HFX Wanderers FC (2025)

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:16 GMT

We didn't win the Shield but we won the game, and when that's away at Halifax it still tastes sweet all the same. Listen to the boys recap this game, the season in general, and look forward to what the playoffs could bring us.

After the Whistle: Match 26 - Valour FC & Match 27 - Vancouver FC (2025)

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:11 GMT

Neither of those games were very good were they? Listen to us talk about them and other things.

After the Whistle: Match 25 - Cavalry FC (2025)

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:14 GMT

Boy we needed that. After a dire week that saw us knocked out of the CanChamp by the worst team in the league and dropping points to our title rivals, a classic 3-0 against the team we always seem to beat 3-0 was a refreshing return to winning ways. Listen to the boys talk about how we got back on track and how we can stay on track for the run-in.

After the Whistle: Match 23 - York United FC (2025)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:15 GMT

An all too familiar result against an all too familiar foe, but while we dropped points this past weekend, our title challengers dropped more. Listen to the boys talk about our tough rivalry game as well as the two most important games of the season coming up this week.

After the Whistle: Match 22 - Pacific FC (2025)

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:00:16 GMT

It took nearly 80 minutes but the onslaught finally broke through the immobile, abandoned, keyless double-decker motorcoach passenger vehicle. Twice. Listen to the guys talk about how a relentless attacking ATO is not only a treat to watch, but possibly the answer to breaking down other ultra-defensive setups in the run-in (cough Vancouver cough).

After the Whistle: Match 21 - Vancouver FC (2025)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:15 GMT

ATO are back in the win column again. Listen to the boys talk about the Mejía train getting back on track and how it may continue.

After the Whistle: Match 20 - Cavalry FC (2025)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:14 GMT

Not the result we wanted but the way we got there was a relief. The fight this team has is inspirational and reason to be excited for the rest of this title race. Listen to the boys cover our hard-fought draw and commentate on their dub reunion years in the making.

After the Whistle: Vcup SF Leg 1 - Vancouver FC & Match 19 - Forge FC (2025)

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:00:15 GMT

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After the Whistle: Match 18 - Valour FC (2025)

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:00:15 GMT

3 points is 3 points. Only 2 goals scored and no clean sheet isn't what we hope to see against the team at the bottom of the table but we'll take it and move right along in this crazy title race.

After the Whistle: Match 17 - York United FC (2025)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:00:08 GMT

An all-time frustrating afternoon with a legendary moment from our captain. Our first game without scoring at home this season and points dropped in an intense title race but the Mejia identity is still strong with this group. Listen to the boys talk about how this is no time to hang our heads.

After the Whistle: Match 16 - Pacific FC (2025)

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:00:25 GMT

Salter goal. Rodriguez goal. Clean sheet. Three points. Top of the league. Being an ATO fan is simply great this year, isn't it?

After the Whistle: Match 15 - HFX Wanderers FC (2025)

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:00:12 GMT

Win at home. Clean sheet. Salter goal. Tabla pen. Nate Ingham in team of the week. It's all becoming routine at this point. Re-live our great weekend win against our rivals from the Atlantic as we break down our quest to remain at the top of the table.

After the Whistle: Vcup QF Leg 2 - York United FC & Match 14 - Forge FC (2025)

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:10 GMT

Double match episode. First we unpack the craziest CanChamp game we've ever played on our way to our first ever semi-final. Then, we try to make sense of the unthinkable; Forge parking the bus. Plus, just how great is Sam Salter?

After the Whistle: Match 13 - Cavalry FC (2025)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:00:13 GMT

2 goals. 3 points. 4 clean sheets in a row. 5 wins away at ATO field. Listen to the boys talk about how much we own Calgary, Alberta as well as how the best team in the CPL is hitting its stride.

After the Whistle: Match 12 - York United FC (2025)

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:22 GMT

It was a game of football. It was one of the matches of all time. Listen to the boys talk a surprising amount about a match that seemed to not offer much but spoke volumes about how either club have been approaching their business this year.

After the Whistle: Match 10 - Pacific FC, Vcup QF Leg 1 - York United FC, & Match 11 - Valour FC (2025)

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:10 GMT

We're back after a week off with a triple match episode. 3 wins. 2 clean sheets. 6 goals scored and only 1 conceded. What can't this team do. Listen to the boys hardly contain their excitement as ATO 2025 continues their top of the table journey.

After the Whistle: Match 08 - HFX Wanderers FC & Match 09 - Vancouver FC (2025)

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:00:27 GMT

Winless in almost a month while we continue to concede 2 goals a game. Our offensive game is looking up but our defense needs to be shored up if we're going to mount a real title push. Listen to the boys talk about a dire couple of weeks that saw us slip to the second highest Goals Against in the league (despite sitting at the top of it).

After the Whistle: Match 07 - Forge FC (2025)

Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:12 GMT

Once through the league and we're still undefeated. Surely nothing controversial to talk about in this match right?....Listen to the boys discuss ATO excellence in the face of clear adversity.

After the Whistle: Match 06 - Valour FC (2025)

Tue, 13 May 2025 08:00:32 GMT

O our Striker who art in Ottawa, Salter be thy name. Thy 4 goals come. Thy haul be done at Lansdowne as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily win. And forgive us our early goals conceded, as we forgive them that score against us. And lead us not into doubting, but deliver us from doubters. For TD place is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

After the Whistle: VCup - Scrosoppi FC & Match 05 - Pacific FC (2025)

Tue, 06 May 2025 08:00:11 GMT

2 games. 2 wins. 5 goals. 3 points. We're on to the next round of the Canadian Championship and we're on to the next week in the CPL at the top of the league. Scoring 3 goals a game and crushing everyone in our path it feels like we may never lose again. Hear the boys talk about how good Mejia ball is for your mental health.

After the Whistle: Match 04 - Cavalry FC (2025)

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:11 GMT

ATCO Field... sorry, ATO field and 3 ATO goals, name a more iconic duo. As we continue our dominant record in Calgary we move to the top of the table going into a double match week. Listen to the boys break down the first game in 2025 where we've won despite looking comfortably second best.

After the Whistle: Match 03 - York United FC (2025)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:29 GMT

If this is how every game is going to be this year we might not surivve, but we'll sure have fun along the way. Attacking football is once again the name of the game for Mejia's team and ATO fans can't get enough of it. Hear the boys talk about our first true nail-biter of the year against our provincial rivals.

After the Whistle: Match 02 - Vancouver FC (2025)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:09 GMT

First away game of the year first win of the year. Who is this team and what have they done with Atlético Ottawa? Four goals (with an early goal of the year contender) and it could have been more has ATO fans loving this new style of ball under coah Mejia. Listen to the boys break down the lambasting in Langley.

After the Whistle: Match 01 - HFX Wanderers FC (2025)

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:00:12 GMT

Is it an ATOvHFX game without a comeback, a red card, awful weather, like 4 goals, and yet ANOTHER classic? Listen to the boys talk about another opening day banger involving possibly the most box office fixture this league has to offer.

After the Whistle: Season Preview (2025)

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:00:14 GMT

The long winter is over. The boys are back. Soccer is back. We are so back.

After the Whistle: CPL Playoffs Quarter-Final - York United FC (2024)

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:00:26 GMT

Is this the start of a wagon? Don't know. Don't care. What a game. What a pens. We're massive and we're going to Hamilton for the Semis. Vamos.

After the Whistle: Match 28 - Vancouver FC (2024)

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:01:06 GMT

While the other result didn't go our way to clinch second place, we didn't hold up our end of the bargain either. Listen to Johnny and Joey talk less about the game as a single performance and instead lament our home form for the past three seasons and why it's holding us back.

After the Whistle: Match 27 - Forge FC (2024)

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:00:19 GMT

What's another epic end of season ATO slide without a win over Forge? And one where we confirm the season series win over the league champs to boot? While it won't get us any closer to 1st place, 2nd is very much still in sight. Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss our return to form and how we could close out the season.

After the Whistle: Match 26 - York United FC (2024)

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:26 GMT

Well, 1st place is now out of reach. How long until 2nd place is as well? Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss how low we can really go.

After the Whistle: Match 25 - HFX Wanderers FC (2024)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:23 GMT

Just read the descriptions for the last 4 episodes and you'll get the idea.

After the Whistle: Match 24 - Pacific FC (2024)

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:30 GMT

A draw you say? A blown lead you say? Are you sure you're not talking about any number of other games this season? Listen to Johnny and Joey talk about our latest re-run and what we might do to salvage our season.

After the Whistle: Match 23 - Cavalry FC (2024)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:00:18 GMT

Two leads. If you speak ATO of course that means two leads also blown. We go again? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

After the Whistle: Match 22 - Valour FC (2024)

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:32 GMT

Not the most inspiring result or performance but this game has summed up the team's form in general for the past couple of months perfectly. This team is becoming increasingly difficult to talk about, so thanks to the magnificent CCSG community for yet another stellar mailbag because lord knows this thing would have only been 10 minutes long without it!

After the Whistle: Match 20 - HFX Wanderers FC (2024)

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:00:16 GMT

The more things change the more things stay the same

After the Whistle: Match 19 - Pacific FC (2024)

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:25 GMT

You know what a win against a team at the top of the league and a win against a team near the bottom of the league have in common? They're both worth 3 points. Listen to Johnny and Joey talk about how we can look for positives from this result while still being realistic.

After the Whistle: Match 18 - Forge FC (2024)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:15 GMT

This is getting a little boring isn't it? Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss what they think of this slide and if it's posisble to stop it.

After the Whistle: Match 16 - York United FC (2024)

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:00:21 GMT

Well... on to the next one.

After the Whistle: Match 15 - Valour FC (2024)

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:00:44 GMT

Talk about a buzzkill! From a routine win to a draw that felt like a loss, these last two games might just be the epitome of ATO's midseason form in 2024. Listen to Johnny and Joey talk about why we can't seem to get it right at home and how important these next few matches are.

After the Whistle: Match 14 - Vancouver FC (2024)

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:00:17 GMT

Three Goals. Three Points. Routine. Lord knows we needed one of these. Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss how the most dominant team in the league can continue to churn out these performances week over week.

After the Whistle: Match 13 - Pacific FC (2024)

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:00:18 GMT

So that's what that feels like, huh. Sometimes you can throw an entire shovelful of spaghetti at the wall but none of it sticks. Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss how we fell victim to a performance that an erstwhile ATO used to subject others to.

After the Whistle: Match 12 - Forge FC (2024)

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:00:23 GMT

Almost a year to the day after a 7-goal thriller in Hamilton saw us score in the opening minutes, give up an own goal, as well as concede after an embarassingly misplaced backpass, we've quite literally repeated all of those things again. However, this time we've seen ourselves come out on top in another 4-3 result, this time at home. This was an all-time CPL classic and one that will be remembered for years to come by supporters and neutrals alike. Listen to Johnny and Joey cover how it all went down, and how not being involved in these all the time might be better for our physical health and mental longevity.

After the Whistle: Match 11 - Cavalry FC (2024)

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:36 GMT

Without context, a 1-1 draw away at Cavalry is not an ideal result. With context, a 1-1 draw away at Cavalry is a more than ideal result. Listen to Johnny and Joey talk about this recent lull in our form and how we can and are trying to correct it.

After the Whistle: Match 10 - York United FC (2024)

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:21 GMT

Welp.... it was gonna happen sooner or later. Unfortunate who it was against but given our record it was almost written in the stars, wasn't it? We lick our wounds and go again. Listen to Johnny and Joey break down our first loss in the league this season and why it's nothing to panick about just yet.

After the Whistle: Match 09 - Valour FC (2024)

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:00:22 GMT

That takes us to 11-0 over Valour on the season. Sometimes a win can feel as routine and expected as the sun rising in the morning. Listen to Johnny and Joey give a rundown on how the boys have hit their groove.

After the Whistle: Match 08 - HFX Wanderers FC (2024)

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:00:21 GMT

HOW HAVE WE MANAGED THAT, THEN??? We might have had no business at all walking away from that game with a point but getting it done when the going gets tough is what championship teams do. Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss one of our greatest comebacks ever.

After the Whistle: Match 07 - Forge FC & VCup - Pacific FC (2024)

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:00:40 GMT

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times! We recorded a record win against Forge at home before crashing out of the Canadian Championship, again in the Quarterfinal round, not 4 days later. Net positive or net negative? Listen to find out our take.

After the Whistle: Match 06 - Pacific FC (2024)

Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:29 GMT

Can we be stopped? Listen to the guys discuss the keys to how we unlocked the most solid defense in the league so far this year.

After the Whistle: VCup - Pacific FC & Match 05 - Vancouver FC (2024)

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:21 GMT

Not as exciting as last week.... not even close. Two draws and two goals (one in each direction) as we see us dropping what felt like 2 points at Vancouver, while also ensuring we head to Pacific honours even for our second leg of the Canadian Championship Quarter Final tie.

After the Whistle: VCup - Valour FC & Match 04 - Valour FC (2024)

Tue, 07 May 2024 08:00:24 GMT

It's 7th heaven (plus another bonus 2) in a record-breaking week as we do a double over Valour in a matter of 5 days, all the while recording the biggest win the Canadian Championship has ever seen. Listen to learn how it all went down.

After the Whistle: Match 03 - HFX Wanderers FC (2024)

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:00:54 GMT

3 points at Wanderers Grounds. 7 points from our opening 3 games. Still undefeated. Not bad for a team still finding their feet. Listen to Johnny and Joey discuss an epic first away win at our rivals.

After the Whistle: Match 02 - Cavalry FC (2024)

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:00:22 GMT

Did it happen agian? Or was it different this time? Listen to the ATW team breakdown why a seemingly familiar scene might not be one to be so worried about.

After the Whistle: Match 01 - York United FC (2024)

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:25 GMT

Canadian Premier League is back! Atlético Ottawa is back! CCSG is back! After the Whistle is back! Listen to Johnny and Joey break down the first chapter of the incredible book that is going to be the 2024 ATO season.

After the Whistle: The Locker Room - Episode 2 (2024)

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:24 GMT

It's been a long month, and while we've been gone it feels like we've gone and signed half of a starting 11! Dig in and listen to Johnny and Joey discuss all those signings as well as a couple rumours and wishes on the second Locker Room episode of the 2024 offseason.

After the Whistle: The Locker Room - Episode 1 (2024)

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:32 GMT

We are back in your ears for another cold winter! Listen to Johnny and Joey keep you company this winter with some hot takes on player outgoings and incomings as well as some fresh rumours during one of the longest off-seasons on the planet.

After the Whistle: Match 28 - Forge FC (2023)

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:00:25 GMT

Our winless streak ends when it matters the least, but we're never not going to celebrate beating Forge. Enjoy the last After the Whistle of 2023 and thank you for listening this season <3

After the Whistle: Match 27 - York United FC (2023)

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:00:44 GMT

Oh boy

After the Whistle: Match 26 - Valour FC (2023)

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:01:04 GMT

You know the deal already we don't have to tell you.

After the Whistle: Match 24 - Pacific FC & Match 25 - HFX Wanderers FC (2023)

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:01:19 GMT

Coming at you a few days late because watching that last game made us ill (not really but you believed me for a second there). Is there hope of turning this season around with only 3 games left? What can we expect from our final regular season home game on Sunday? Is it possible to drop offseason rumours before the season is even finished? Listen to find out more.

After the Whistle: Match 22 - Cavalry FC & Match 23 - Vancouver FC (2023)

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:01:05 GMT

Oof. Ooooof. Not the kind of streak we want to start coming into the final stretch. Listen to the boys discuss what went wrong and how we can try and steer out of this skid.

After the Whistle: Match 21 - Forge FC (2023)

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:19:15 GMT

We didn't lose. That's it we didn't lose.

After the Whistle: Match 20 - Valour FC (2023)

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:01:14 GMT

The IG Field curse is broken (again but bigger this time). A perfect away ATO game but seemingly even more perfect this time. Listen to the boys talk about the implications this result and momentum could have on the rest of the season and the chances of retaining our regular season title.

After the Whistle: Match 19 - Pacific FC (2023)

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:32 GMT

Anyone else got grey hairs after that one? Listen to the boys talk about an absolutely vintage ATO performance and a revelation in the young Tyr Walker.

After the Whistle: Match 18 - York United FC (2023)

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:57 GMT

Hello and welcome to after the nursing home because that game just aged us about 90 years in 90 minutes. Listen to the boys break down this 6 goal thriller and game of the season contender against our provincial rivals.

After the Whistle: Match 17 - Cavalry FC (2023)

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:54 GMT

Death, taxes, and ATO taking 3 points from Cavalry. Some things are so dependable you can set your watch to them. However, we aren't resting on our laurels after this one as things could have turned out a lot different. Listen to the boys break down our 5th win at home in a row, which may have just been the teensiest bit lucky.

After the Whistle: Matches 14, 15 & 16 - Cavalry FC, Vancouver FC & HFX Wanderers FC (2023)

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:00:41 GMT

We're back after a week off! What better way to cap off a 3 game winning streak than a loss, especially like that... No worries, ATO are on the up and up so listen to the boys talk about why we should be optimistic in the most competitive edition of the CPL yet.

After the Whistle: Match 13 - Valour FC (2023)

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:04:15 GMT

In what could have conceivably been a 6-1 win of our own the boys still managed to get their third win in a row at home. Listen to the lads break down how Atlético Ottawa turned into Pep's Barcelona for 90 minutes.

After the Whistle: Match 12 - Pacific FC (2023)

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:49 GMT

Drama, drama, and more drama. A vintage ATO performance and a heroic penalty save gives us a piont away against the runaway league leaders. Listen to the boys discuss how this performance could signal a turnaround in our season.

After the Whistle: Match 11 - Forge FC (2023)

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:31 GMT

A Se7en goal thriller but the only thing in the box at the end was an unmarked Forge player ready to tap in a header. Listen to the boys try to make sense of this one and discuss if we will ever see 90 minutes of football ever again.

After the Whistle: Match 10 - Vancouver FC (2023)

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:51 GMT

One goal proved to be enough in a game with enough chances that it could have been a glut. Listen to the lads discuss whether such a narrow win against the basement dwellers is a cause for concern or whether our standard of play should give us hope.

After the Whistle: Match 09 - York United FC (2023)

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:01:12 GMT

The rollercoaster continues. Will we ever find consistency? Will we ever start defending well against set pieces? Plus, a hot rumour about a new player that might be hitting our city.

After the Whistle: Match 08 - HFX Wanderers FC (2023)

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:55 GMT

WE WON AT HOME WE WON AT HOME!!!. A moment 290 days in the making and it was even sweeter than we could have expected. Listen to the lads break down how we broke our nearly 10-game winless run at home with a convincing display and a new tactical familiarity that bodes well for the future.

After the Whistle: Match 07 - Forge FC (2023)

Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:48 GMT

If the upside down smiley face emoji was a soccer game it would be this game. Listen to the boys talk about how we could use the momentum of the second half push to possibly turn this season around.

After the Whistle: Match 06 - Cavalry FC (2023)

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:01:22 GMT

Welp, there goes that good vibe! Awful result and an awful performance. Where do we go from here? The lads address questions about issues both on and off the field.

After the Whistle: VCup - Forge FC & Match 05 - Vancouver FC (2023)

Tue, 16 May 2023 09:01:54 GMT

Heartbreak and then the opposite of heartbreak. You have to imagine this is the turning point that sets our ship on course. This is the story of how a big away win provides a return to normalcy.

After the Whistle: Match 04 - Pacific FC (2023)

Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:45 GMT

Doesn't get much lower than this. Listen as the boys try to make sense of probably the worst performance in club history and address questions like: How did this happen? Who's responsible? and How much longer can this go on?

After the Whistle: Match 03 - York United FC (2023)

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:01:33 GMT

One word: Disappointment. Two words? Massive disappointment. The lads dig out the positive things from our unfortunate home loss to our provincial rivals and look forward to brighter days in the future.

After the Whistle: VCup - HFX Wanderers FC & Match 02 - Valour FC (2023)

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:01:39 GMT

First CanChamp win in club history! Time to go on a cup run. Plus a hard fought point away in a game that most of us will forget. A slow start to the season but a steady start and the ship is surely on the right track.

After the Whistle: Match 01 - HFX Wanderers FC (2023)

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:01:44 GMT

THE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS ARE BACK. Strap in for this one it's a doozy. Listen as Johnny and Paddy go over the off-season, our opening day, and what we might expect from ATO this coming season. CCSG we love you and we can't wait to be in your ears every week all season <3.

After the Whistle: The Locker Room - Episode 3 (2023)

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:01:02 GMT

Signings galore have happened since our last episode, as well as some other mysterious faces at training camp in Madrid. Silly season is in full swing! Check out our penultimate episode of The Locker Room before the season kicks off to hear what we expect of our new signings and how the ATW team thinks our squad might line up for the 2023 season.

After the Whistle: The Locker Room - Episode 2 (2023)

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:01:24 GMT

Back again as promised! Johnny and Joey here to talk about our recent incomings and a surprising and upsetting outgoing. The mailbag also returns! Check out the last episode before pre-season training camp.

After the Whistle: The Locker Room - Episode 1 (2023)

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:01:08 GMT

CCSG is back in your ears! Join Johnny & Joey this offseason as we fill up the NST (No Soccer Time) with roster talk, incomings & outgoings, and rumours both hot and cold.

After the Whistle: CPL Final - Forge FC (2022)

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:59 GMT

An historic final that didn't end up the way we wanted it, but a sundae without the cherry on top is still delicious. All eyes on us for the first time, and it certainly won't be the last. Ottawa is a football city. CCSG we love you and we'll see you next season <3

After the Whistle: CPL Playoffs Semi-Final Second Leg - Pacific FC (2022)

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:01:17 GMT

WE'RE GOING TO THE FINAL. No possession? No problem. A Malcolm Shaw insurance golazo was enough to give us the draw, which in turn was MORE than enough to book our ticket to our first ever finals appearance in club history. The fairytale continues!

After the Whistle: CPL Playoffs Semi-Final First Leg - Pacific FC (2022)

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:01:30 GMT

That's how you do a playoff road match. CarGo and the boys are in a perfect situation coming back home for the second leg after notching 2 goals and a clean sheet away at Starlight. Listen to the boys break down how we crossed the last CPL stadium off the list of places to win at. Be sure to stay until the end for a little surprise...

After the Whistle: Match 28 - York United FC (2022)

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:38 GMT

WE'VE WON THE LEAGUE. Worst to first, and forever the first to do it. Victory tastes sweet. Dropping points at home to our provincial rivals while not giving a toss tastes almost just as sweet. Listen to the boys break down our draw against York as well as discuss our path forward for our innagural CPL Playoffs journey.

After the Whistle: Match 27 - HFX Wanderers FC (2022)

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:01:16 GMT

WE DID THE QUADRUPLE. One step closer to silverware. Tune in to hear the boys talk about a typically Ottleti win complete with counterattacks and squeaky bum time.

After the Whistle: Match 26 - Cavalry FC (2022)

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:42 GMT

THE TICKET HAS BEEN PUNCHED, WE'RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS, GET US ON THE BUS. Listen to the boys break down a routine win over the horse team thanks in no small part to a very much not routine goal that kicked everything off.

After the Whistle: Match 25 - Valour FC (2022)

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:01:19 GMT

Draws, draws, everywhere draws. However, in one of the more boring games you'll see the ginger prince popped up with one of the most amazing things you'll ever see. Listen to the boys break down the ups and downs of our 4th consecutive stalement.

After the Whistle: Match 24 - Pacific FC (2022)

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:02:57 GMT

Three draws on the spin. At least there was a goal this time, even if it was a pen! The boys analyze what our issues might be during the season run-in but there is still a positive to be taken: one point is better than none!

After the Whistle: Match 23 - FC Edmonton (2022)

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:28 GMT

Better late than never! Dropped points against the bottom of the table team is never a good feeling but, as luck would have it, we still sit on top. Listen to the lads break it all down (after having their extra day of rest).

After the Whistle: Match 21 - Cavalry FC & Match 22 - Forge FC (2022)

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:01:04 GMT

4 points. 3 goals. 2 games. 1st place. 0 goals conceded. It doesn't get any better than this does it? We're back after a week off bringing you an analysis of our absolute coup at Spruce Meadows as well as our nailbiting stalemate at home against Forge.

After the Whistle: Match 20 - HFX Wanderers FC (2022)

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:11:15 GMT

SURPRISE! We couldn't wait until Tuesday. Why? If you know you know. Listen to the boys break down a bonafide ATO all-time classic. OTTAWA'S GOT A RAINBOW!

After the Whistle: Match 19 - Pacific FC (2022)

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:01:18 GMT

Points dropped on the road. Not the most exciting game and an even less exciting result. Listen to the boys go over why what went down went down.

After the Whistle: Match 18 - FC Edmonton (2022)

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:01:29 GMT

That's how you bounce back. Nothing like watching a win at home in the rain, re-live it all with the boys.

After the Whistle: Match 17 - Forge FC (2022)

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:00:58 GMT

Well that wasn't ideal at all, was it? Our second drubbing of the season, and another one at home no less, but listen to learn why it might not be all doom and gloom from here.

After the Whistle: Match 16 - York United FC (2022)

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:29 GMT

One for the ATO history books. A road trip behind enemy lines with all three points gained. Largest win in our history. Top of the league. We're f*cking massive. Re-live it all with Johnny & Paddy for 80 minutes of bliss.

After the Whistle: Match 15 - Valour FC (2022)

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:00:17 GMT

SURPRISE we weren't going to leave you hanging just because of a little scheduling issue. 3 wins on the bounce Valour visit TD place for the first time since redacted but the points were shared in a hard fought defensive masterclass that could have ended differently.

After the Whistle: Match 14 - Cavalry FC (2022)

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:00:18 GMT

A top of the table clash ends with the spoils shared. No tears here though as the boys talk about how hanging with the best of them feels so right these days.

After the Whistle: Match 12 - HFX Wanderers FC & Match 13 - Forge FC (2022)

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:00:18 GMT

Two historic victories, two new grounds breached for the first time, the 2020 finalists have both been conquered. We break down how our defensive football resulted in a historic matchweek like we've never seen yet in our history.

After the Whistle: Match 10 - York United FC & Match 11 - FC Edmonton (2022)

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:20 GMT

Double match week, double disappointment. Can we pick it up and finish off this road trip strong?

After the Whistle: Match 09 - Pacific FC (2022)

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:19 GMT

DID SOMEONE SAY WINNING STREAK. Things are heating up this season and the boys try to put it into words how it feels to be on a high like this one.

After the Whistle: Match 08 - Valour FC (2022)

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:00:18 GMT

SURPRISE! The lads discuss our second consecutive away win where a hard fought, revenge-fuelled and complete performance brought a victorious end to our first big road trip of the season.

After the Whistle: Match 07 - FC Edmonton (2022)

Wed, 25 May 2022 09:00:18 GMT

The boys discuss our first road win and what could have been despite bagging the three points.

After the Whistle: VCup - York United FC & Match 06 - Forge FC (2022)

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:17 GMT

A double match week has the boys discussing some cup drama as well as a new milestone for the club despite some dropped points.

After the Whistle: Match 05 - Pacific FC (2022)

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:20 GMT

The boys discuss this cruel, funny old game and how heartbreak can turn to hope after an unlikely result.

After the Whistle: Match 04 - York United FC (2022)

Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:22 GMT

The boys dissect a tough fought away draw where a couple more points were probably deserved, as well as the implications of both injured and returning players on next week's lineup.

After the Whistle: Match 03 - Valour FC (2022)

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:21 GMT

The lads commiserate over ending the short-lived winning streak with the worst loss in club history.

After the Whistle: Match 02 - HFX Wanderers FC (2022)

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:19 GMT

The fellas try to capture the feeling of our first win streak in club history.

After the Whistle: Match 01 - Cavalry FC (2022)

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:00:21 GMT

Johnny and Patrick delve into the details of Ottleti's second ever home opener as they nab three points against a familiar foe in Cavalry FC. A new squad against an old team with some familiar shenanigans is on the menu for this season's After the Whistle debut.

After the Whistle: Match 27 - York United FC (2021)

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:25:25 GMT

Final home match of the season.

After the Whistle: Match 20 - Cavalry FC (2021)

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:13:38 GMT

In this episode, Thomas is joined by Atlético Ottawa super fan, Johnny McArthur as the pair sit down the morning after Ottawa finally break their 8 game winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Cavalry FC.

Join the CCSG hosts as they discuss Nik Ledgerwood on American Idol; Penalty scored & penalty saved; a Captains performance & Tommy Wheldon Junior's poor excuse.

After the Whistle - Raw Reactions: Match 20 - Cavalry FC (2021)

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:57:05 GMT

In this first raw reactions epsiode, as the team work out the kinks of the format, hear from three CCSG members who have spent all of their time, at nearly every home game this season, getting the crowd ecited an on their feet.

Meagan can be found on the drums, whilst Brandon & Paul are two complementary & core elements of the CCSG Match Day Officer unit. With official MDO Eddie Benhin missing his first home match of the season, find out how the pair fared as well as hearing who Megan, Brandon and Paul think the stand out player of the day was.

After the Whistle: Match 17 - HFX Wanderers FC (2021)

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:33:24 GMT

In this episode, Thomas is joined by Atlético Ottawa super fan, Johnny McArthur as the pair vent over a frustrating home defeat vs Halifax.

From yet another penalty; a dominant performance without the end product & squad depth exposed, to a Brazilian villain taking center stage & signs of frustration within the squad, listen as the CCSG duo explain why they were left with a sour taste in their mouths.