Shaw latest veteran to sign with Cavalry FC

Another veteran has joined the reigning regular-season champions of the Canadian Premier League.

Cavalry FC announced the addition of Malcolm Shaw on Thursday, after inking the 28-year-old forward to a one-year contract with a one-year option before the upcoming CPL season.

Shaw spent the last three seasons with Atlético Ottawa, with whom he made 83 appearances across all competitions and contributed 24 goal involvements.

“Malcolm is a proven forward in this league that has scored big goals and has experienced being a key part of a league winning side,” said Cavalry general manager/ head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. “He has a great blend of power and finesse within his attacking play, whilst also being an excellent contributor to defensive moments and duels for his team.”

Born in Pickering, Ont., Shaw represents Trinidad and Tobago internationally because of his mother's heritage. He has earned five caps for the Soca Warriors since June 2023, scoring one goal.

With Cavalry, Shaw becomes one of several attacking options for a squad that has added talent to bolster its front line this season, joining fellow newcomers Tobias Warschewski, Lleyton Brooks, Lucas Dias and Diego Gutierrez.

“I'm thrilled to embark on this new chapter with Cavalry FC,” Shaw said. “I'm looking forward to embracing the challenges, camaraderie and victories that lay ahead.”

The club travels to Hamilton, Ont., to open its season against Forge FC on April 13. Cavalry then returns to ATCO Field at Spruce

Meadows for the first time in 2024 to host Vancouver FC in the preliminary round of the TELUS Canadian Championship on April 23. The winner of the single-elimination match will advance to a quarterfinal tilt against Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

The team will close a busy month when it hosts its CPL home opener April 28, welcoming Pacific FC to ATCO Field.

Tickets are now available for the TELUS Canadian Championship and the 2024 CPL regular season.