The Calgary squad will try to defend the Canadian Premiere League championship against host Atlético Ottawa

Call it weird and wonderful for Calgary footie fans. Article content

The weird? For the first time in seven editions, Forge FC will not take part in the Canadian Premier League finale. Article content Article content

The wonderful? Cavalry FC will be there again, without having to face Forge in its bid to wear the CPL’s playoff crown for a second straight season.

“Yeah … I think it’s the sunset on a dynasty,” said Cavalry gaffer Tommy Wheeldon Jr., whose charges have faced Forge in three of the domestic circuit’s post-season finales.

“I think they’ve had a remarkable run,” continued the GM/coach. “Getting to six of seven finals just takes some doing.

“Now, we’re on our four

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