The Hammer of Sparx Pod Kevin Anderson

I got a chance to start my staycation early with a seat in the sunshine to watch Forge FC prepare for battle this weekend versus Vancouver FC.

The team looked good. Practice was very competitive. And Bobby was in good voice!

Overall they built the hype for the weekend for me as they put some finishing touches on their tactics.

We got some sound bites from Alex and Tristan as well.

Enjoy!

School days have come to Forge FC. The team launched their School Day Game and to call it a rousing success would be a huge understatement. Today the Hammer of Sparx is joined by a student who made the most of her day.

We talk to Sadie Jett, a young fan of the Forge. She tells us what made the day so great from a unique perspective. We also get our first correspondent's interview on the pod as we talk to another student - and Forge in-stadium and digital star - Mackenzie Barwell.

We also get a couple surprise snippets with young stars of the Forge '24 team as well.

Join us!

On this episode of the Hammer of Sparx, we talk to Tom Walker.

Tom went from fan to behind the scenes business manager. He is living a dream as he works to bring together the larger community and the team he loves and works for, Forge FC

We discuss being born into footy fandom, how he transitioned from fan to staff, what his biggest challenges have been at the club, as well as the biggest successes.

Welcome in to a peek behind the curtains at the Canadian premier League's most successful club, and a little about how it got there.

Sitting down to chat with Matteo Schiavoni was a blast. He is a Forge player through and through. We get to find out what it was like getting to where he is now. From being coached by family, to making it to CF Montreal’s Academy, then on to Italy and finally to the Pinnacle of the Game - Forge FC. Ok, maybe we aren’t quite there yet. But don’t tell Matteo this is just a loan stop in a development league. He is here with a purpose.

Time to sit down with a young star in the making. Malik is ready to step out of the shadows. He’s been here for a couple years, and he has announced himself in some big games with big performances. Get to know a little more about him, like how he maintains his flexibility, how close he was to a dance career (not very) and what makes him a sure fire future favourite in Hamilton. (If he isn’t all ready)

Young, inexperienced in the pro ranks and facing an absolute juggernaut in the region in a continental tournament. Mere mortals would probably discover that this the appropriate time to poop themselves most likely.



But that is not what Chris Kalongo did. He stepped up, as always. And he is ready to do it all year, even with the talent behind him pushing him all the way.



There is a lot to be proud of about this team, (Forge FC), and this league (The CanPL), and especially a lot to be proud of in this young man. Come in and check this podcast out.



(And with Chris' blessing, I'd like to add this link for donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada

Alzheimer Society of Canada )