Forge FC and Atletico Ottawa dominate the 2025 Canadian Premier League Best XI team with five representatives from Forge, which topped the league’s regular-season standings, and Ottawa, the playoff champion.
Forge are represented by goalkeeper Jassem Koleilat, defenders Daniel Nimick and Rezart Rama, and midfielders Nana Ampomah and Kyle Bekker.
The Ottawa players chosen are defender Noah Abatneh, midfielder Manuel Aparicio and forwards David Rodriguez and Sam Salter.
The other two Best XI selections are Cavalry FC midfielder Sergio Camargo and Halifax Wanderers forward Tiago Coimbra.
The all-star squad was chosen by the league’s football department.
The Best XI features individual award winners, including Coimbra (Best U-21 Canadian Player), Koleilat (Golden Glove), Nimick (Defender

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