York United FC forward Brian Wright (9) tumbles as he battles for the ball with Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter (16) during the second half of Canadian Championship quarterfinal soccer game in Toronto on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Forge FC has signed Canadian striker Wright to a multi-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Wednesday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
HAMILTON – Forge FC has signed Canadian striker Brian Wright to a multi-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Wednesday.
The 29-year-old Toronto native, the reigning CPL Players’ player of the year, spent the last two seasons with York United FC.
Wright had nine goals and six assists last season.
He made his CPL debut in 2021 with Atletico Ottawa. In 97 career games, Wright has 24 goals and 11 assists.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 8, 2025.