Substitute Anthony Novak's 83rd-minute goal proved to be the difference for the Canadian Premier League champions.

Should Forge win Thursday, it will go directly to Panama for a Nov. 3 round-of-16 date.

Carreiro, 24, was a first-round pick of Valour FC in the 2018 U-Sports draft. The Winnipegger is a Garden City Collegiate grad.

Hamilton's Forge FC wins its second CPL title in as many years.

Mo Babouli's highlight-reel goal lifted Forge FC to a 1-0 victory over Cavalry FC on Tuesday, eliminating the Calgary-based team and locking in the two finalists.

Approximately 400 people were in attendance as the Wanderers organization hosted a fan watch party at the team's home ground in Halifax. 

FC Edmonton finished their 2020 season on Prince Edward Island with no wins, one draw and six losses.

Valour FC is en route back to Winnipeg after being eliminated for the Canadian Premier League's P.E.I. bubble.

After a 2-nil loss on Wednesday Valour FC could be eliminated from group stage contention before they next take to the pitch on Saturday.

Valour FC defeated Atlético Ottawa 4-0 on Wednesday for their first win of the young soccer season being played in P.E.I.