May 20, 2022 – Canadian Premier League (CPL) – Atletico Ottawa News Release
Atlético Ottawa continue with their away travels as they venture outside of Ontario for the first time this season, taking on FC Edmonton on Sunday (KO 4 PM ET, live on OneSoccer). This is the second of three consecutive way games for Ottawa as next week they travel to Winnipeg to face Valour FC.
Despite coming close on multiple reprises, Atleti have been unable to grind out three points since hosting HFX Wanderers last month. Sunday’s clash against a struggling, yet spirited Edmonton side offers a great opportunity to get back to the ‘winning mentality’ that Head Coach Carlos González is seeking.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s kick-off:
Carlos González returns to lead Atlético Ottawa after completing his one-match touchline ban.
Ottawa have never lost to FC Edmonton, besting their Albertan opponents twice in three encounters last season.
The final game between the two sides was a thriller that ended 4-3. Forward Brian Wright bagged a brace and midfielder Ben McKendry scored what was his only goal of the past campaign.
After his stellar performance in Hamilton last week, midfielder Ollie Bassett was named in the CPL ‘Team of the Week’ for the third time this season.
Bassett is one of the only two players to have featured three more times in the ‘Team of the Week’.
The Northern Irish-native opened his account for the club last weekend, as he scored the opening goal (and Atlético Ottawa’s first ever goal) against Forge FC.
FC Edmonton are yet to win a CPL game this season, drawing twice and losing five times.
Edmonton had a change in ownership during the off-season and, with the club in a transitional phase, faced an uphill battle getting their side ready for the 2022 campaign.
Nonetheless, they have been able to put together a competitive squad – including former-Atleti defender Nyal Higgins – who have caused problems for their opponents.
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