Canadian soccer teams Whitecaps and Forge played a close game in the semifinals of the Canadian Championship, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Forge FC and Vancouver Whitecaps Play to a Thrilling Draw
In an exciting Canadian Championship semifinals match on August 13, 2025, Forge FC and Vancouver Whitecaps battled to a 2-2 draw. The contest, held in Hamilton, saw Forge FC's Nana Ampomah shine with a goal and an assist, while Brian Wright scored the other goal for Forge FC.
The proceedings began with Ampomah taking advantage of a failed clearance by Vancouver's Bjorn Utvik to score the opening goal in the 9th minute. Later in the first half, Tristan Blackmon equalized for Vancouver Whitecaps in the 18th minute, making the score 1-1.
In the 29th minute, Brian White scored for Vancouver Whitecaps, giving them a 2-1 lead. However, Forge FC responded swiftly, with Ampomah assisting Brian Wright's equalizing goal in the 34th minute.
The second half of the match will be hosted in Vancouver on September 16, with both teams eager to secure a spot in the final.
Here's a summary of Forge FC's contributions:
| Player | Goals | Assists | |--------------|-------|-----------------------| | Nana Ampomah | 1 | 1 (to Brian Wright) | | Brian Wright | 1 | 0 |
This information was first reported by The Canadian Press on August 13, 2025. The other Canadian Premier League (CPL) semifinal series between Vancouver FC and Atletico Ottawa will take place later on Aug. 13, 2025, in Langley, B.C.
Despite the thrilling draw in Hamilton, Forge FC's Nana Ampomah showed his prowess with a crucial goal and an assist, propelling Toronto-based Forge FC to hold a competitive stand against Vancouver Whitecaps in the Canadian Championship semifinal series. The remaining leg of the match will take place in Vancouver on September 16, as both teams aim to secure a spot for the final.
