The Mount Royal Cougars and the UBC Thunderbirds have made the Canada West men’s soccer final their annual stage — and once again, it delivered a thrilling finale. Article content

Meeting for the third straight year with the title on the line, Mount Royal reclaimed the conference crown on Saturday with a dramatic 2–1 victory over defending champion UBC at Stadium Field. Article content Article content

Each chapter of the trilogy has gone to the home side: the Cougars in 2023, the Thunderbirds in 2024, and once again Mount Royal in 2025 — this time sealed by a late header from Canada West Rookie of the Year Chanan Chanda.

The win marks Mount Royal’s second conference title in program history and capped a season defined by sporting resolve and belief while overcoming adversity.

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