Cavalry FC opened the season with a 2-1 victory over Pacific FC, thanks in part to the new Football Video Support (FVS) system. The Calgary club became the first CPL team to launch a successful appeal through FVS, which accounted for their first goal of the game.

What happened?

Cavalry forward Jay Herdman was assessed a foul, but head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. challenged the call under the new FVS system. The foul was overturned, and Cavalry FC was awarded a penalty kick, which Tobias Warschewski converted at 26 minutes.

Why it matters for Cavalry FC

FVS differs from Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in that it is less expensive and relies on coaches to challenge calls. Each team gets two challenges during a game, with a challenge retained if the call goes in favor of the challenging team.

What comes next?

The win puts Cavalry FC at the top of the league standings, with 6 points from 2 games. Their next fixture is against HFX Wanderers FC on July 18, 2026. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st in Canadian Premier League | | Points | 6 | | Record | 2W-0D-0L | | Next fixture | vs HFX Wanderers FC (at home, 2026-07-18) | Cavalry FC's victory marked a successful start to the season, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.