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| Full name | Forge Football Club | ||
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| Nickname | The Hammers | ||
| Founded | May 6, 2017 | ||
| Stadium | Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, Ontario | ||
| Capacity | 23,218 | ||
| Owner | Hamilton Sports Group | ||
| Chairman | Bob Young | ||
| Coach | Bobby Smyrniotis | ||
| League | Canadian Premier League | ||
| 2025 | Regular season: 1st Playoffs: Semifinals | ||
| Website | www | ||
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Forge FC (full name Forge Football Club), also known as Forge FC Hamilton, or Hamilton Forge FC, is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Hamilton, Ontario, that competes in the Canadian Premier League, the top tier of Canadian soccer. The club plays its home matches at Hamilton Stadium. Forge FC joined the CPL in 2019 as one of the league's seven inaugural teams.
The club is four-time CPL champions, winning back-to-back league titles in 2019 and 2020, before doing the same in 2022 and 2023. Forge was the first CPL side to compete in a continental competition when it played in the 2019 CONCACAF League, and the first to compete in the highest tier of continental competition in the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League. Forge became the first Canadian Premier League club to reach the final of the Canadian Championship, which they did in 2020.
History
Hamilton was linked to a professional soccer team as early as June 2013, when reports first emerged of a professional soccer league launching in Canada.[1] Hamilton Tiger-Cats owner Bob Young was part of a group of investors, predominantly from the Canadian Football League, working with the Canadian Soccer Association and president Victor Montagliani.[1]
Young and CEO Bob Mitchell originally met with executives from the MLS, USL and NASL to launch a Hamilton team in an American league. Executives from the Ti-Cats showed that the local fans wouldn't be interested in watching teams from southern USA playing in Hamilton, and the costs of running a MLS team would be too high.[2]
In February 2016, the ownership group sought permission from Hamilton City Council to erect a dome over the Tim Hortons Field playing surface to allow for year-long activity, including soccer. When the Canadian Premier League was officially announced, it was revealed that Hamilton's club would be the flagship franchise.[3]
On May 6, 2017, Hamilton was one of two cities accepted by the Canadian Soccer Association for professional club membership when the Canadian Premier League was unanimously approved.[4]
Forge FC was officially unveiled as the league's sixth team on July 12, 2018. The club revealed its crest, colours and branding, as well as its place in the league for the 2019 launch season.[5] The name was chosen to represent city's industrial heritage and forging ahead building its future.[6]
Bobby Smyrniotis era
On October 1, 2018, Forge FC announced that Bobby Smyrniotis would be its first head coach and technical director.[7] On November 29, 2018, Kyle Bekker and Chris Nanco were announced by the club as its first signings, coinciding with event that consisted where each team unveiled its initial player signings.[8]
2019 season
The club played its first ever game on April 27, 2019, in the CPL's inaugural match against York9 FC (now known as Inter Toronto FC).[9] As one of the league's 'inaugural teams', the club competed against FC Edmonton and Valour FC for a spot in the 2019 CONCACAF League, qualifying after defeating Valour 2–0 on June 16, 2019.[10][11] In their debut international match, Forge defeated Antigua GFC 2–1 on aggregate in the two-leg preliminary round series to advance to the round of 16.[12] There, Forge FC was eliminated 4–2 on aggregate by Honduran club Olimpia.[13]
Forge FC won the league championship in their inaugural season after defeating Cavalry FC 2–0 on aggregate in the 2019 CPL Finals.[14] Golden Boot winner Tristan Borges scored the opening goal during the first leg on October 26 in Hamilton. David Choinière scored the final goal late in stoppage time during the second leg, held on November 2 in Calgary.
2020 season
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CPL delayed the 2020 Canadian Premier League season and played it as a shortened bubble tournament at the University of Prince Edward Island.[15] There, Forge defended their title, defeating HFX Wanderers FC 2–0 in the CPL Final with goals from Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson and Maxim Tissot.[16]
In the CONCACAF League, Forge defeated Municipal Limeño and Tauro in single-leg away matches before falling to Haitian club Arcahaie on penalties in the quarter-finals.[17] The club had one final chance to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League in a play-in match, but were defeated by Honduran club Marathón.[18]
2021 season
In the club's 2021 season, Forge competed in the CONCACAF League for a third consecutive season. This year, the club advanced to the semi-finals for the first time, coming from behind in the quarter-finals to defeat Santos de Guápiles 4–3 on aggregate to qualify for the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League.[19] Domestically, Forge finished first in the CPL and qualified for the CPL Final, but were defeated 1–0 by Pacific FC, ending the club's quest for a third consecutive title.[20]
2022 season
On January 2, 2022, the club reorganized its ownership under the newly announced Hamilton Sports Group, an entity that also owns the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the master licence for Tim Hortons Field. Bob Young continues to serve as chairman and the largest shareholder while also welcoming new investment from Hamilton-based steel company Stelco, club CEO Scott Mitchell, and Jim Lawson.[21] On February 16, 2022, Forge FC became the first Canadian Premier League team to participate in the CONCACAF Champions League, hosting Cruz Azul in a 1–0 loss,[22][23] and eliminated by them in the first round, 4–1 on aggregate.[24]
During the CPL season, captain Kyle Bekker and four other players recorded their 100th match with the club.[25] Each of these players was presented with a commemorative Forge jersey with the kit number 100 at a home match.[26] On October 30, Forge FC defeated Atlético Ottawa 2–0 in the 2022 Canadian Premier League Final to claim their third CPL title.[27]
2023 season
In the spring of 2023, the club announced affiliations with ten local youth clubs, including League1 Ontario clubs: Sigma FC, Hamilton United, and St. Catharines Roma Wolves.[28][29] In May, Forge signed head coach Bobby Smyrniotis to a four-year contract extension which also made him the club's sporting director.[30]
Forge finished second at the end of the 2023 CPL regular season, qualifying for the play-offs once again;[31][32] they eventually reached the final,[33] which saw them lift their fourth league title through a 2–1 win over Cavalry FC at Tim Hortons Field.[34][35]
2024 season
In the Canadian Premier League, Forge were regular season winners for the second time, and the first time since the introduction of the CPL Shield.[36] Forge reached the CPL Final for a sixth consecutive season but lost 2–1 to Cavalry FC.
Stadium
The club plays its home games at Tim Hortons Field, a 23,218-seat multi-purpose stadium which had primarily been used for Canadian football. In the inaugural season, capacity was reduced to only allow spectators in the lower decks and club and suite facilities to provide an intimate setting for supporters.[37] More recently, capacity has been reduced further with tickets now available only in the east side lower deck and the club and suite levels except for matches with a high demand.[38][39][40]
The stadium opened in 2014 as the home venue for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League,[41] and was used as a soccer venue during the 2015 Pan American Games.[42]
Stadiums during the COVID-19 pandemic
In response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Forge played several home games during the 2020 and 2021 seasons behind closed doors in other venues.
| Season | Stadium | Location | Competition | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Alumni Field | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | 2020 CPL season | 6 |
| 2021 | IG Field | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2021 CPL season | 4 |
| Estadio Cuscatlán | San Salvador, El Salvador | 2021 CONCACAF League | 1 |
Crest and colours
The crest is designed to represent both an "H" for Hamilton and "F" for Forge. The open space in the lettering represents a waterfall, and the three orange sparks represent Forge FC's city, community and club.[43]
The club's secondary crest is a hammer with the 'H' of the primary crest at the head, with six stripes on the handle to represent the six municipalities amalgamated in 2001 to form the new City of Hamilton: Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Flamborough, Glanbrook, and of course, Hamilton.[44]
The official club colours "spark orange", "platinum steel" grey, and "waterfall white", symbolizing the sparks that come from the strike of a hammer, the local manufacturing industry, and the area's many waterfalls.[43] To celebrate Hamilton's founding date of June 9, 1846, Forge FC honoured the sporting colours worn by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Hamilton Bulldogs, and the Hamilton Tigers by wearning a black and gold kit for its first ever June home game.[43][45]
Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (chest) | Shirt sponsor (sleeve) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 | Macron | Tim Hortons | None |
| 2023–2024 | CIBC | ||
| 2025 | WeatherTech Canada | None | |
| 2026–present | Hummel | Moneris |
Club culture
Supporters
The Barton St. Battalion is Forge FC's only recognized supporters' group.[48] Located in section 112 of Tim Hortons Field, the group was founded in February 2016 after details of the Canadian Premier League and a Hamilton club emerged.[49] At the club's official launch, supporters of the group sat behind the stage and were revealed as the club's first 75 founding members.[50]
Mascot
The club mascot is Sparx, a large orange hammer-wielding dragon. He was unveiled to the public on April 18, 2019, before his debut at Forge FC's inaugural match on April 27, 2019.[51]
The Anvil
Starting in the 2022 season, the club began celebrating home victories by having a prominent player from the match strike an anvil before the Barton St. Battalion.[52]
Rivalries
Forge has a rivalry with Inter Toronto FC, with matches between the two club referred to as 905 derbies. As two of the founding members of the Canadian Premier League, the clubs contested the league's inaugural league match on April 27, 2019 at Tim Hortons Field which ended in a 1–1 draw.[9]
A competitive rivalry with Calgary-based Cavalry FC developed during the 2019 season, as the clubs broke out as the league's top teams and faced off nine times, including meetings in the Canadian Championship and the CPL Finals.[53] The natural rivalry has been described as the best in the league.[54]
Honours
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Canadian Premier League | 4 | 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Regular season | 3 | 2021, 2024, 2025 |
- record
Canadian Premier League Awards
CONCACAF League Awards
Team of the Tournament
Players and staff
Roster
- As of February 4, 2026[65]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
| Executive | |
|---|---|
| Caretaker |  Bob Young
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| Chief executive officer | Scott Mitchell
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| Executive vice president | Doug Rye |
| President | Matt Afinec
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| Vice chairman | Glenn Gibson |
| Coaching staff | |
| Head coach and sporting director | Bobby Smyrniotis
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| Director of youth football and assistant coach | Kyt Selaidopoulos
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| Goalkeeper coach and video analyst |  Johan Albert
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| Assistant coach |  Arno Buitenweg
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| Assistant coach |  George Kyriazis
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| Director of soccer operations |  Jelani Smith
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Head coaches
- As of November 9, 2024
| Coach | Nation | Tenure | Record | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Bobby Smyrniotis | Canada
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October 1, 2018 – present | 198 | 100 | 42 | 56 | 50.51 | |
Club captains
| Years | Name | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–present | Kyle Bekker | Canada
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Youth development
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Forge FC operates a tiered youth structure consisting of development clubs and partner clubs. While both levels benefit from the Forge technical network, development clubs are deeply integrated into the first-team's tactical philosophy and scouting system, often serving as the primary source for professional signings. Partner clubs focus on grassroots growth, providing local youth players with technical training from Forge staff and a direct connection to the professional club.
Development clubs
Sigma FC
Forge FC has maintained a foundational relationship with Mississauga-based Sigma FC since 2018. Co-founded by Forge head coach Bobby Smyrniotis, Sigma serves as a primary pipeline, with over 25 graduates—including Kyle Bekker and Tristan Borges—signing professional terms with Forge. As an official development club, Forge utilizes the CPL's downward player movement to provide rostered players with competitive minutes in Ontario Premier League.
Hamilton United
In March 2023, Hamilton United Elite was designated as an official development club. This partnership integrated the two organizations under a unified technical philosophy, with Hamilton United adopting Forge's "Spark Orange" and "Platinum Steel" color palette for its competitive kits. The club operates teams in the Ontario Premier League, offering a direct local pathway into the professional ranks.
CS Mont-Royal Outremont
CS Mont-Royal Outremont (CSMRO) serves as a key development partner within the Ligue1 Québec (L1Q) system. This affiliation expands Forge's scouting and recruitment reach into the Quebec market, allowing for technical collaboration and the identification of high-potential talent within the province's semi-professional tier.
Partner clubs
Forge FC maintains formal partnerships with several youth organizations to support grassroots soccer and technical coaching standards across Southern Ontario and Quebec.
- Burlington SC
- Oakville SC
- FC Laval
- Ancaster Legacy FC
- East Hamilton SC
- Force Academy
- Hamilton Croatia SC
- Flamborough SC
- Lincoln (Storm) SC
- London Wolves
- Mount Hamilton Youth SC
Affiliate Summary
| Club | Type | Senior Team League | Youth Team League | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma FC | Development | Ontario Premier League 1 | OPDL / Youth | Mississauga, ON |
| Hamilton United | Development | Ontario Premier League 2 | OPDL | Hamilton, ON |
| CS Mont-Royal Outremont | Development | Ligue1 Québec | Youth | Mount Royal, QC |
| Burlington SC | Partner | Ontario Premier League 1 | OPDL / Youth | Burlington, ON |
| Oakville SC | Partner | Ontario Premier League 1 | OPDL / Youth | Oakville, ON |
| FC Laval | Partner | Ligue1 Québec | Youth | Laval, QC |
| Ancaster Legacy FC | Partner | — | Youth | Ancaster, ON |
| East Hamilton SC | Partner | — | Youth | Hamilton, ON |
| Force Academy | Partner | — | OPDL | Stoney Creek, ON |
| Hamilton Croatia SC | Partner | — | Youth | Hamilton, ON |
| Flamborough SC | Partner | — | Youth | Waterdown, ON |
| Lincoln (Storm) SC | Partner | — | Youth | Beamsville, ON |
| London Wolves | Partner | — | Youth | London, ON |
| Mount Hamilton Youth SC | Partner | — | Youth | Hamilton, ON |
Record
Year-by-year
Key
Key to competitions:
- Canadian Premier League (CPL) – The top-flight of soccer in Canada, established in 2019.
- Canadian Championship (CC) – The premier knockout cup competition in Canadian soccer, first contested in 2008.
- CONCACAF Champions Cup – The premier club competition in North American soccer since 1962. It was named the CONCACAF Champions' Cup until 2008 and the CONCACAF Champions League from 2008 to 2023.
- CONCACAF League – The second-tier club competition in North American soccer from 2017 to 2022.
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Key to colours and symbols:
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Key to league record:
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Key to cup record:
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Seasons
| Season | League | Playoffs | CC | Continental | Average attendance[a] |
Top goalscorer(s)[b] | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | Pos. | Name(s) | Goals | ||||||
| 2019 | CPL | 28 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 45 | 26 | +19 | 56 | 2.00 | 2nd | W | R2 | CONCACAF League | R16 | 6,872 † | Tristan Borges
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13 ♦ |
| 2020 | CPL | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 19 | 1.90 | – | W | RU[c] | CONCACAF League | QF | N/A |  Daniel Krutzen
|
4 |
| 2021 | CPL | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 39 | 24 | +15 | 50 | 1.79 | 1st | RU | SF | CONCACAF League | SF | 4,335 | Molham Babouli
|
10 |
| 2022 | CPL | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 47 | 25 | +22 | 47 | 1.68 | 2nd | W | QF | Champions League | R16 | 3,456 | Woobens Pacius
|
13 |
| 2023 | CPL | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 39 | 32 | +7 | 42 | 1.50 | 2nd | W | SF | DNQ | 5,318 | Woobens Pacius
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11 | |
| 2024 | CPL | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 45 | 31 | +14 | 50 | 1.79 | 1st | RU | SF | Champions Cup | R1 | 5,279 | Kwasi Poku
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10 |
| 2025 | CPL | 28 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 51 | 22 | +29 | 58 | 2.07 | 1st | SF | SF | Champions Cup | R1 | 6,932 † | Brian Wright
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14 |
- ^ Average attendance includes attendance from league matches only.
- ^ Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in league season, league playoffs, Canadian Championship, CONCACAF League, and CONCACAF Champions Cup/League matches.
- ^ The 2020 Canadian Championship Final was played in June 2022 due to delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic.[68]
International competition
- Scores and results list Forge FC's goal tally first.
| Year | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CONCACAF League |
Preliminary round |  Antigua GFC
|
2–1[69] | 0–0[12] | 2–1 |
| Round of 16 |  Olimpia
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1–0[70] | 1–4[13] | 2–4 | ||
| 2020 | Preliminary round |  Municipal Limeño
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N/a | 2–1[71] | N/a | |
| Round of 16 |  Tauro
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N/a | 2–1[72] | N/a | ||
| Quarter-finals |  Arcahaie
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N/a | 1–1 (2–4 p)[17] | N/a | ||
| Play-in round | Marathón
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N/a | 0–1[18] | N/a | ||
| 2021 | Preliminary round | FAS
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3–1[73] | 2–2[74] | 5–3 | |
| Round of 16 | Independiente
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0–0[75] | 2–0[76] | 2–0 | ||
| Quarter-finals |  Santos de Guápiles
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3–0[19] | 1–3[77] | 4–3 | ||
| Semi-finals | Motagua
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2–2[78] | 0–0[79] | 2–2 (a) | ||
| 2022 | Champions League | Round of 16 |  Cruz Azul
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0–1[23] | 1–3[80] | 1–4 |
| 2024 | Champions Cup | Round one | Guadalajara
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1–3[81] | 1–2[82] | 2–5 |
| 2025 | Round one | Monterrey
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0–2[83] | 0–3[84] | 0–5 | |
| 2026 | Round one | Tigres UANL
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0–0[85] | 1–4[86] | 1–4 |
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