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CPL Lineal Championship
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We track the Canadian Premier League Lineal Championship - i.e.: the champ who beat the champa who beat the champ... up until the very first CPL game!
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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 ⬇️
@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).
January 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM
As said, the past season's last lineal title holders and current Champions are @vanfootballclub.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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!
January 17, 2026 at 7:54 AM
January 16, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Therefore, @cplcavalryfc.bsky.social are the 2024 Last Lineal Title Holders!
January 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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.
January 16, 2026 at 8:48 PM
2023 Overview @forgefchamilton.bsky.social sweeps all the prizes!
January 16, 2026 at 1:44 AM
For the third time, @forgefchamilton.bsky.social are the season's last lineal title holders!
January 16, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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.”
January 16, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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
January 16, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Forge FC, however, “stole” the title in the final; so they are the 2022 last title hoders @ForgeFCHamilton
January 16, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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.
January 16, 2026 at 1:37 AM
January 13, 2026 at 12:46 PM
In the end, it’s Valour FC who retain the title.
With the club having folded last year, this serves as a small homage.
January 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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.
January 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
January 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
2020 Last title holders @pacificfc.bsky.social!
January 12, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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.⬇️
January 12, 2026 at 12:48 PM
January 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
2019 Overview (ii)
January 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM
January 9, 2026 at 4:41 PM
2019 Last title holders @forgefchamilton.bsky.social!
January 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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.⬇️
January 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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
January 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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 ⬇️
January 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM