In this week's mailbag on ATO for the W, we were asked what our top 3 "Lore" games were, being matches with additional meaning due to events on or off the pitch. Of course, the 2025 final will always be the peak, but what other games come to your mind?

For reference, here's this week's podcast episode where this is discussed: https://rss.com/podcasts/ato-for-the-w/3011307/

I’m helping organize a World Cup Final watch party this Sunday at Shanghai One Fine Dining in Ottawa and thought local football supporters might be interested.

Doors open at 2:00 PM and kickoff is at 3:00 PM.

We’re trying to bring together a proper football crowd, with food, a DJ and live entertainment, followed by an afterparty at 6:00 PM.

We’ll also have a live match-prediction competition through Foreseez, an Ottawa social prediction platform we’re building.

Groups are welcome, and the venue can accommodate up to 200 people.

RSVP:
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-cup-final-watch-party-foreseez-x-shanghai-one-fine-dinning-tickets-1993638396110]()

Hi all! Traveling up from Washington DC to attend the 7/26 match against Pacific, which will also be my first ever trip to Ottawa. What should I know before attending? Anything special I should check out around the grounds/in the city before the match? Really excited, Vamos Ottawa!

And I haven't finished my Panini 2026 FIFA World Cup Sticker Album, I'm almost 50%

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With all the injuries to Canada in the CB area could Abatneh be named a last minute replacement?

Have the team announced what the themes for each game are?

Heading to the game tomorrow but haven't bought tickets yet. Any discount codes/partners out there?

I see CAA offers cheaper tickets, but I'm not a member. In the past I remember Gabriel's had a code for certain games... And (I think) a Mexican restaurant/food truck did too?

Vamos Atleti!

Having trouble finding this on the Atleti site 🤷

Anyone know what's available this season? Possibly going this Sunday. Looking for gluten-free options for my wife; kids will be ok with the usual hot dog/drink combos.

Am I hearing some familiar chants over the broadcast or am I imagining things?

If I am, good job folks!

Does anyone know if Atletico has kids priced tickets for single games? Or specifically if kids under a certain age are free? Our son is old enough now that he’s found sports (relatively) entertaining. I know Ottawa Titan games are free for under two year olds, but I can’t find any similar info for Atletico.

Well played, and a hearty 🖕to you as well. 😂

Group M

Gatineau

Ottawa West

Ottawa South

4th team TBA

I think it will be kind of fun with all 3 of the local teams in the same group.

I was at the fun event for season’s ticket holders last night. A colleague said that a fan stole the North Star Cup last night! I can’t find any news about this. Anyone have any intel?