CPL Week 6 Recap: Salter Makes History as Atlético Ottawa Stays Top, Pacific Seals Dramatic Comeback

Week 6 of the Canadian Premier League brought standout performances and shifting dynamics across the table. According to CanPL.ca, Atlético Ottawa extended its dominant start to the season with a thrilling 5-2 win over Valour FC. Sam Salter scored a historic four goals — a CPL first — while David Rodríguez added another in Ottawa’s fifth straight game scoring three or more goals. They remain unbeaten, though still searching for their first clean sheet.

Cavalry FC followed up with a convincing 3-0 victory away at Halifax Wanderers, powered by Tobias Warschewski and Ali Musse, who scored twice and won a penalty. With two wins in May, Cavalry has bounced back from a slow April and climbed back into playoff contention.

Later that evening, Pacific FC defeated York United 2-1 with a last-gasp goal by Emanuel Montejano. York had taken an early lead through Gabriel Bitar, but again failed to protect their advantage, having now dropped 11 points from winning positions. For Pacific, the comeback ended a four-game winless run and lifted them temporarily into a playoff spot.

Forge FC and Vancouver FC were idle this weekend, but attention now turns to Tuesday’s clash between Forge and league-leading Ottawa in Hamilton. With momentum, goals, and drama defining the first quarter of the season, the CPL is shaping up for a fiercely contested 2025 campaign.