Atletico Ottawa

Sources: Defender Loïc Cloutier drawing European interest

Centre-back Loïc Cloutier is the latest Atlético Ottawa player to draw interest following a strong 2025 campaign, with the 21-year old garnering attention from clubs in Belgium, Sweden and France, sources told HFX Football Post on Tuesday.

Cloutier, a Québec City-native, was a key player for Atlético Ottawa’s back line despite it being his first season as a professional. A ball playing centre-back, he finished third in the league for passes (1,870), fourth in interceptions (38) and suited up for 31 matches across all competitions. With several of Atlético Ottawa’s young players in demand, it remains to be seen which — if any — the club will part with before their Concacaf Champions Cup tie versus Nashville SC. The North Star Cup victory, not to mention the viral nature of the CPL final, has put a spotlight on the club’s players.

Previous to his time in the nation's capital, Cloutier graduated from CF Montréal’s academy, captaining the club’s U-23 side. He also spent several years with Canada’s youth national team program. In 2024, he attended Atlético Ottawa’s pre-season in Mexico before going on to play with the club’s Ligue1 Québec affiliate, OSU Atlético, where he made 19 appearances.

Cloutier signed a first-team contract with Atlético Ottawa before the start of the 2025 season. The deal carries through 2026, with a club option for 2027.

Cover Photo Credit: Philippe Lariviere / Atlético Ottawa

Analysis: Wanderers sign veteran 'keeper Marco Carducci to two-year deal

The Halifax Wanderers made another statement on Monday as the club announced they'd signed 29-year old goalkeeper Marco Carducci to a two-year deal. He heads to Nova Scotia following seven seasons with Cavalry FC and a deliberation process which saw him bet on himself. The recruitment of the

Marco Carducci had other options. But he bet on himself, and the Wanderers winning silverware, for his next chapter.

After seven seasons with Cavalry FC, long-time goalkeeper and club captain Marco Carducci knew it was time for a change. His path forward was far from decided. But, he tells HFX Football Post in an exclusive interview, he felt that his best years were yet to come. Those years, of

8 CPL Thoughts: Atlético Ottawa's rebuild, Vanni Sartini's choice and more

I can't speak for the rest of Canada but winter — and therefore the off-season — is certainly well underway in Nova Scotia. The lobster boats, visible from my front porch, shine with ice as they putter into port. The sidewalks are slick in the mornings, posing a particular challenge

Tides sign pacey attacker Stella Downing

Attacker Stella Downing has been swept up by the Halifax Tides, signing a deal through the 2026 season. Downing, who hails from Vancouver, B.C., spent last year with the Ottawa Rapid, contributing three goals and two assists across 23 matches. Now, she'll ply her trade as a

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Analysis: Wanderers sign veteran 'keeper Marco Carducci to two-year deal

Marco Carducci had other options. But he bet on himself, and the Wanderers winning silverware, for his next chapter.

8 CPL Thoughts: Atlético Ottawa's rebuild, Vanni Sartini's choice and more

Tides sign pacey attacker Stella Downing