Atletico Ottawa hopes to cap worst-to-first season in CPL playoffs

Atletico Ottawa continues its worst-to-first season Saturday with its first visit to the Canadian Premier League playoffs, taking on defending champion Pacific FC on Vancouver Island in semifinal play.

Last in the eight-team league at 6-14-8 in 2021, Ottawa topped the standings this year under new manager Carlos Gonzalez.

"We are step-by-step making history here," the Spaniard said Friday.

Gonzalez's message going into the playoffs is simple. Forget the regular season.

"We know that everybody is happy with the work the team is doing. But you know in soccer there is no memory," he said. "We have to look forward. Nobody will remember what we've done if we don't continue doing things in the right way."

Some words from our brothers at <a href="https://twitter.com/Atleti?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@atleti</a> ahead of our first ever playoff match this Saturday!