As far as potential movie-type endings go, this weekend has the potential to be a Hollywood blockbuster for Atlético Ottawa forward Sam Salter.

Salter is coming off the single best campaign of any player in the history of the Canadian Premier League, the country’s top men’s soccer league that is in its seventh year. Salter finished the 2025 regular season by winning the Golden Boot as the CPL’s top scorer with 19 goals for the capital club. In doing so, he set a new league record for most goals in a single year.

On Friday night, he was recognized for his efforts when he was named the league’s MVP, while also taking home the Players’ Player of the Year award. The cherry on the cake could come in Sunday’s CPL Final when Atlético hosts defending league champions Cavalry FC of Calgary at TD

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