The 2025 Canadian Premier League Awards will honour the best players in Canada’s top flight. The list of winners and runners-up for the 2025 Canadian Premier League Awards will be available when the season concludes.
The 2025 season of the Canadian Premier League is currently underway, with Cavalry FC as the defending champions. They secured their title by defeating Forge FC 1-0 in the 2024 final, which took place at ATCO Field in Calgary.
This victory marked Cavalry’s first championship title and ended Forge FC’s dominance in the league. The CPL was founded seven years ago as Canada’s primary national soccer league.
The 2025 Canadian Premier League season is the 7th season of the Canadian Premier League. The league consists of eight teams from across Canada.
The season started on April 5, 2025, marking the earliest beginning in league history. It will end on October 18, 2025, with all eight teams playing simultaneously in an event called The Outcome!. The 2025 CPL Final is scheduled for either November 8 or November 9, 2025.
2025 Canadian Premier League Awards List below – To be announced after season conclusion:
2025 Canadian Premier League Awards Winner List
Table of Contents
Awards to be Announced (Season Ongoing)
2025 CPL Players’ Player of the Year
TBA – Season in Progress
Previous Winner (2024): Brian Wright (York United)
2025 CPL Coach of the Year Award
- TBA – Season in Progress
- Previous Winner (2024): Bobby Smyrniotis (Forge FC)
2025 CPL Player of the Year Award
- TBA – Season in Progress
- Previous Winner (2024): Tristan Borges (Forge FC)
2025 Canadian Premier League Defender of the Year
- TBA – Season in Progress
- Previous Winner (2024): Daan Klomp (Cavalry FC)
2025 CPL Golden Glove Award
- TBA – Season in Progress
- Previous Winner (2024): Emil Gazdov (Pacific FC)
2025 CPL Best Canadian U-21 Player Award
- TBA – Season in Progress
- Previous Winner (2024): Kwasi Poku (Forge FC)
2025 CPL Golden Boot Award
- TBA – Season in Progress
- Previous Winner (2024): Tobias Warschewski (Cavalry FC) – 12 goals
Key Season Information
- Season Start: April 5, 2025 (earliest in league history)
- Regular Season End: October 18, 2025
- Playoffs Begin: October 22, 2025
- CPL Final: November 8 or 9, 2025
- Total Regular Season Games: 112 matches
Notable Changes for 2025
Player Compensation Budget: Increased by $69,500 to $1,182,000 total (or $1,282,000 for teams maximizing U-21 salary incentive)
New Domestic Player Rule: Players with three seasons of CPL experience or who have lived in Canada for at least three years are now considered domestic players for roster purposes.
Special Events:
- School Day Matches: Forge FC (May 13) and Valour FC (June 4) will host special daytime matches for students
- CPL On Tour: York United vs Halifax Wanderers in Quebec City (May 31, 2025)
- Canada Day Match: Halifax Wanderers vs Valour FC (July 1, 2025)
Current Season Highlights
The 2025 Canadian Premier League season features several compelling storylines as teams compete for both the CPL Shield (regular season championship) and the North Star Cup (playoff championship). Both trophies earn automatic berths to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
The season opened with a highly anticipated rematch between Forge FC and Cavalry FC on April 5, 2025 – marking the fourth time these perennial rivals have met on opening day.
Over 50 Canadian U-21 players are expected to earn meaningful minutes this season, with each team required to give at least 2,000 minutes to players under 21.
The 2025 CPL Awards ceremony will be held in the city hosting the Premier League Final, continuing the tradition established in 2022. Award winners will be announced just before the championship match, as has become customary.
Awards will be updated once the 2025 season concludes and winners are announced.
