The stage is set for an offensive showdown in the nation's capital as Cavalry FC and Atlético Ottawa prepare to battle for the 2025 Canadian Premier League championship crown this Sunday.
Offensive Firepower on Display
Sunday's CPL Final at TD Place in Ottawa promises to be decided by attacking prowess, featuring this year's Golden Boot Award winner against last season's top scorer. The match brings together two teams known for their aggressive, front-foot approach to the game.
Cavalry FC players intensified their preparations during a practice session in Calgary on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, knowing they face their most formidable offensive challenge yet.
Key Players and Season Statistics
Atlético Ottawa boasts the league's most dangerous scorer in Sam Salter, who shattered the single-season record with 20 goals in 29 games. The 25-year-old Québec native headlines an attacking trio that includes David Rodriguez with nine goals and Ballou Tabla with eleven.
Cavalry FC counters with their own offensive weapons, led by German striker Tobias Warschewski, who scored a team-high 11 goals this season after winning the Golden Boot himself in 2024.
"I think they know what to expect from us," said Warschewski ahead of the championship match. "And I think we know exactly what we are expecting from them."
Coaching Perspectives and Defensive Challenges
Cavalry manager Tommy Wheeldon Jr. acknowledged Ottawa's threatening style of play, noting: "They play a nice brand of football. They're very confident with the ball — they're ball-oriented. They've got three dynamic attackers that can score."
The numbers support the offensive narrative surrounding this final. Including playoff performances, two-loss Atlético Ottawa and defending playoff champion Cavalry have scored the most goals this season with 56 and 53 respectively.
Cavalry captain and goalkeeper Marco Carducci emphasized the challenge ahead: "The likes of Salter, Tabla, Rodriguez — these guys have had phenomenal seasons. We know we're going to have to be at our best to prevent that."
The championship match kicks off at 3 p.m. on Sunday at TD Place in Ottawa, with broadcast coverage on TSN3/OneSoccer and OneSoccer.ca.
