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Atlético Ottawa Claims First CPL Title in Snowstorm as David Rodríguez Nets Brace

The victory over defending champion Cavalry secures a 2025 CONCACAF berth following a final played through heavy snowfall.

Overview

  • Rodríguez equalized with a bicycle kick before halftime and sealed a 2-1 win with an extra-time finish.
  • Ottawa qualifies for the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup, marking the club's first entry into continental competition.
  • Goalkeeper Nathan Ingham was seen pausing to shovel snow off his penalty area as crews repeatedly cleared the field.
  • Cavalry had led through a 33rd-minute penalty converted by Fraser Aird before Ottawa's comeback.
  • The Atlético de Madrid affiliate lifted the North Star Cup for the first time in its six-year history, with Mexican coach Diego Mejía and several compatriots highlighted in RÉCORD's report.