“We were happy to get that one out of the way” (Behind the Beard, S2E23)

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Behind the Beard Season 2 Episode 23! Today, Mackenzie & Coach Bobby recap Forge FC’s recent success, including clinching the regular-season shield. They discuss the team’s performance against Valour, reflect on key player dynamics, Kwasi’s call up to the national team and the upcoming match against Atletico Ottawa. In honour of this weekend’s fan appreciation theme, Mackenzie includes a special supporter-focused segment.

Keytakeaways

1. Forge FC clinched the regular-season shield with a strong performance against Valour!!
2. The importance of player depth was emphasized, particularly with key absences including Borges & Cisse. The Bekker-Jensen partnership proved vital in midfield, demonstrating the team's depth and adaptability.
3. As the playoffs approach, maintaining motivation and focus is crucial. The coaching staff and players are strategizing to balance resting key players while ensuring competitive sharpness.
4. Upcoming Challenge Against Ottawa: Reflecting on previous encounters, the team aims to leverage past successes against Atletico Ottawa while preparing for a potentially different matchup this time around.
5. Fan Appreciation Moments: As Forge FC gears up for their fan appreciation match, Coach Bobby & Mackenzie reminisce memorable fan interactions from the season highlight the vital role supporters play in the team's success.

Chapters:

0:00 Clinching the CPL shield

5:00 “The Forge Machine”

7:00 Kwasi’s Senior National Team Call Up!

8:00 Training Matches are for Pre Season

10:00 Forge’s Expectation

13:00 Atletico Ottawa

15:00 Playoff Format

17:00 The Motivating Factors

19:00 Fan Appreciation!!

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Forge FC is playing for a chance to host the CPL Final at Tim Hortons Field
Date: 4:00
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/2024-cpl-qualifying-semi-final-forge-hamilton-ontario-10-27-2024/event/1000614892C50CC3