CPL 2025 Week 3 Standout Performers: Gatorade Team of the Week

The 2025 Canadian Premier League (CPL) season continues to deliver thrilling action, and Week 3 was no exception. From stunning goals to heroic defensive displays, the league’s top talents shone brightly, earning their spots in the Gatorade Team of the Week (TOTW) as selected by Kristian Jack and Oliver Platt.

In this in-depth breakdown, we highlight the standout performers who made the Week 3 TOTW, analyze their key contributions, and explore how their performances impacted their teams.

Gatorade CPL Team of the Week – Week 3 (2025)

Goalkeeper

Marco Carducci (Cavalry FC)

Carducci was a wall in goal during Cavalry’s 1-1 draw with Vancouver FC, making several crucial saves—including a diving stop to deny Alejandro Díaz a late winner. His leadership and shot-stopping kept Cavalry in the game.

Key Stats:

• Game-saving stopsin critical moments
• Commanding presencein the box

Defenders

Zachary Fernandez (Valour FC)

The right-back made an instant impact in his Valour debut, dominating defensively while also pushing forward.

Key Stats:

• 6/7 duels won
• 4 tackles, 5 interceptions
• Solid attacking contributions

Noah Abatneh (Atlético Ottawa)

Abatneh was the hero for Atlético Ottawa, scoring the match-winner against his former club, York United. His all-around defensive performance was equally impressive.

Key Stats:

• Game-winning goal
• 5% pass accuracy
• 8/9 duels won (3/3 aerial duels)

Allan Enyou (Vancouver FC)

Enyou was a rock at the back for Vancouver, seamlessly shifting between center-back and left-back to contain Cavalry’s attack.

Key Stats:

• 8 clearances
• 2 tackles won
• Versatile defensive display

Wesley Timoteo (Halifax Wanderers)

Timoteo opened the scoring for Halifax with a stunning strike and was a constant threat down the wing.

Key Stats:

• 1 goal
• 4 shot attempts, 1 chance created
• 6/12 duels won

Midfielders

Emrick Fotsing (Vancouver FC) – 17 Years Old!

The teenage sensation was a standout in just his second professional start, showcasing maturity beyond his years.

Key Stats:

• 8 possessions won
• 7/10 duels won
• 22/28 passes completed

Manny Aparicio (Atlético Ottawa)

Aparicio scored a long-range screamer and was a force in midfield, battling relentlessly for every ball.

Key Stats:

• 1 goal (spectacular strike)
• 15 duels contested
• 4 tackles attempted

Giorgio Probo (Halifax Wanderers) – Back-to-Back TOTW!

Probo makes his second straight TOTW appearance after another masterclass in creativity.

Key Stats:

• 4 chances created
• 1 assist (match-winning goal)
• 19 final-third passes

Nicolás Mezquida (Vancouver FC)

Mezquida scored his first CPL goal and was the engine of Vancouver’s midfield.

Key Stats:

• 1 goal, 3 chances created
• 6 crosses, 3 tackles won

Sean Rea (Halifax Wanderers)

Rea was flawless in possession and played a key role in Halifax’s second goal.

Key Stats:

• 19/20 passes completed
• 2 chances created
• 3 shots (2 on target)

Forward

Tobias Warschewski (Cavalry FC)

The 2024 Golden Boot winner announced his return with a last-minute equalizer against Vancouver.

Key Stats:

• 1 goal (clutch finish)
• 4 final-third recoveries
• 3 shots on target

Key Takeaways from Week 3

✅ Youth Shines Bright – Emrick Fotsing (17) and Noah Abatneh (20) proved that the CPL is a breeding ground for young talent.

✅ Atlético Ottawa & Halifax Dominate – Both clubs had multiple players in the TOTW, reinforcing their strong starts to 2025.

✅ Late Drama – Warschewski’s stoppage-time goal and Aparicio’s rocket strike provided unforgettable moments.

What’s Next in the CPL?

With Week 4 approaching, can Atlético Ottawa and Halifax maintain their form? Will Valour FC and Pacific FC bounce back? Stay tuned for more CPL action!

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