Forge FC won its first Canadian Championship, beating CF Montréal 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw through extra time. Goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud saved three penalties, and Manjrekar James converted the decisive kick to secure the title and a place in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

By the Numbers
  • Penalty shootout: Forge FC 4, CF Montréal 2.
  • Bertaud saved 3 penalty kicks.
  • Regulation and extra time: 1-1.
  • Forge has eliminated Montréal from the Canadian Championship in 3 straight years.
Yes, But

Montréal controlled stretches of the match and created several chances, but couldn’t capitalize consistently. The shootout also came amid controversy: Montréal’s planned substitutions of Alexis Sánchez and goalkeeper Samsy Keita were not completed before the extra-time deadline.

State of Play
  • Antoine Batisse put Forge ahead in first-half stoppage time; Daniel Ríos equalized early in the second half.
  • Montréal played a player down after Brayan Vera received a second yellow card.
  • Forge will compete in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
What's Next

Montréal hosts Nashville SC on Saturday as it tries to keep its playoff hopes alive. Forge closes its Canadian Premier League campaign Sunday at Pacific FC.

Bottom Line

Forge turned a difficult road final into a landmark title, with Bertaud’s saves making the difference when the championship came down to penalties.