CPL Lineal Championship

@forgefchamilton.bsky.social’s historic run smashed every record on the board — except the last one, which goes to @cplcavalryfc.bsky.social on a technicality (they were the reigning champs to start the season, even though they dropped the opening match).

As said, the past season's last lineal title holders and current Champions are @vanfootballclub.bsky.social

And here we are — the most recent season so far: 2025. Last year was defined by the Hammers’ unbelievable 22-match unbeaten streak. But when the dust settled, the last — and current — CPL Lineal Champions Vancouver FC!

2024 season overview @cplcavalryfc.bsky.social @forgefchamilton.bsky.social @intertorontofc.bsky.social

Therefore, @cplcavalryfc.bsky.social are the 2024 Last Lineal Title Holders!

Almost there — now onto the 2024 season. It was a wide-open year, with as many as seven clubs getting their moment in the spotlight. When it mattered most, though, @cplcavalryfc.bsky.social turned it on in the playoffs and took the title into the off-season.

2023 Overview @forgefchamilton.bsky.social sweeps all the prizes!

For the third time, @forgefchamilton.bsky.social are the season's last lineal title holders!

Time for the 2023 season! FC Edmonton folded and Vancouver FC came in as the replacement. Either way, the lineal campaign was defined by Forge FC’s massive early run — and by them taking the CLiC back at the end, earning a third stint as “Last Lineal Title Holder.”

2022 season overview
Atlético Ottawa's impressive campaign was ultimately overshadowed by Cavalry FC’s remarkable run, as they blew past every major record on the board. @cplcavalryfc.bsky.social

Forge FC, however, “stole” the title in the final; so they are the 2022 last title hoders @ForgeFCHamilton

Time for 2022 season! The year was split in two: Cavalry FC dominated the first half, while Atlético Ottawa controlled the second, with both sides posting record-breaking streaks. It felt like the year of the Red and Whites, who finished top of the league table.

2021 season overview @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social @forgefchamilton.bsky.social

In the end, it’s Valour FC who retain the title.
With the club having folded last year, this serves as a small homage.

Spotlight on 2021 season!
The first half was still played under pandemic restrictions, but @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social put together an impressive run that shows up clearly in the stats.

2020 Overview @forgefchamilton.bsky.social

2020 Last title holders @pacificfc.bsky.social!

Today, let’s move on to the 2020 season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a shortened tournament played in August and September on Prince Edward Island. Also, the Canadian Championship only featured the top Canadian MLS club and the CPL champions, so it isn’t relevant here.⬇️

2019 overview (iii)
@forgefchamilton.bsky.social @cplcavalryfc.bsky.social

2019 Overview (ii)

2019 Overview @forgefchamilton.bsky.social @cplcavalryfc.bsky.social

2019 Last title holders @forgefchamilton.bsky.social!

So, the first match of the 2019 season actually ended in a draw. Let's start then from the second CPL match ever and go from there. Here is the 2019 season overview.⬇️

It’s the off-season, so let’s catch up on the CPL Lineal Championship together — starting with the very first match in 2019.

🏟️ First-ever CPL Match (2019)

Forge FC vs Inter Toronto FC
📅 27 April 2019
📍 Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario
🏆 CPL – Matchday 1

Hey Canada 🇨🇦
Let’s try something new.
We’re tracking the CPL Lineal Championship — the title that only changes hands when the champion is beaten.
One champion. One line. Back to Matchday 1, 2019.
Rules below ⬇️