Almost. That has been the story of the majority of Canadian Premier League side’s 20 clashes with MLS clubs over the past six years. This week, the CPL’s Cavalry and Forge defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps and CF Montréal respectively away from home in the 2024 TELUS Canadian Championship.

Kristian Jack and Kaj Larsen capture a historic moment for the young league, which is proving that despite differences in history and wage bills it can compete with the best in the country.