Forge FC and Atlético Ottawa have locked in their 2024 CPL playoff berths, with Forge downing Vancouver FC 3-1 and Ottawa drawing 1-1 against Pacific FC.

Reigning champs Forge not only secured a playoff spot for the sixth straight year but also clinched a home game. Bobby Smyrniotis's squad leads the charge for the CPL Shield, eyeing an unprecedented Shield-Cup double since the award's 2022 introduction.

The four-time playoff victors are poised to add more silverware to their already glittering trophy cabinet. As the regular season winds down, all eyes are on Forge to see if they can make CPL history.

With both teams set for postseason action, the real drama now lies in final seeding and home-field advantage. The playoff race is heating up – buckle up, CPL fans!