Cavalry FC are through to the 2026 Canadian Premier League (CPL) Final after defeating FC Supra du Québec 2-0 at ATCO Field on Saturday, November 7, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory in their two-legged semifinal.
The Calgary-based side overturned a one-goal deficit from the first leg to book a fourth consecutive appearance in the CPL Final, where they will host defending champions Atlético Ottawa on Saturday, November 21.
With the aggregate score level at 2-2 at half-time, Cavalry needed another breakthrough to take control of the contest. Caniggia Elva delivered in the 25th minute, restoring parity in the tie after a well-worked attacking move.
Ali Musse initiated the move by picking out Tobias Warschewski near the edge of the penalty area. Warschewski’s effort was deflected into Elva’s path, allowing the forward to control the ball before firing past goalkeeper Joakim Milli to make it 1-0 on the night.
Cavalry continued to push after the interval, and their persistence eventually paid off in the 60th minute.
Musse, who had earlier seen his penalty saved by Milli, made amends with an impressive individual effort inside the penalty area. Despite being surrounded by several FC Supra defenders, the forward found enough room to unleash a low shot beyond the goalkeeper, doubling Cavalry’s lead and putting them ahead 3-2 on aggregate.
FC Supra attempted to force a response in the closing stages but could not find a way back into the contest. Alessandro Biello came closest with an effort that went narrowly wide before being sent off in stoppage time following an incident involving a ball kid.
The final whistle confirmed Cavalry’s progression and set up a championship showdown with Atlético Ottawa.
The final will be a rematch of the 2025 CPL title decider, when Atlético Ottawa defeated Cavalry in extra time to lift the North Star Cup. This time, however, the Calgary outfit will have home advantage at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows.
Cavalry previously won the CPL championship in 2024 and will now attempt to claim their second league title in front of their supporters.
Atlético Ottawa, meanwhile, booked their place in the final after defeating Forge FC 3-2 in the second leg of their semifinal, winning 5-4 on aggregate. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau made history by scoring all three of Ottawa’s goals, completing the first hat-trick in CPL Playoffs history with a dramatic winner deep into stoppage time.
The 2026 CPL Final will take place on Saturday, November 21, at ATCO Field, with kick-off scheduled for 2 p.m. Alberta time (3 p.m. ET).
The stage is set: Cavalry FC versus Atlético Ottawa, with the North Star Cup on the line.