🚨 ATLÉTICO OTTAWA SIGN GOALKEEPER CHRISTOPHER KALONGO
Atlético Ottawa have announced the signing of 24-year-old goalkeeper Christopher Kalongo as a free agent. The deal, completed on May 24, 2026, runs through the end of the 2026 CPL season and includes a club option for 2027.
The Details:
· Full Name: Christopher Tinga Kalongo
· Born: January 7, 2002 (24 years old)
· Place of Birth: Oakville, Ontario
· Height: 1.83m (6'0")
· Position: Goalkeeper
· Foot: Right
· Citizenship: Canada / South Africa (eligible for both)
· From: Free agent (mutually terminated with Toronto FC II on May 18, 2026)
· To: Atlético Ottawa (Canadian Premier League)
· Contract: 2026 season 2027 club option
· Signed: May 24, 2026
His Career So Far:
Kalongo spent four seasons (2022-2025) with Forge FC, where he was part of a dominant era for the Hamilton-based club:
· 2 CPL Championship titles (2022, 2023)
· 2 CPL regular season titles (2024, 2025)
· Named CPL Goalkeeper of the Month (April 2024)
· 23 combined appearances across CPL, playoffs, Canadian Championship, and Concacaf Champions Cup
· 4 clean sheets with Forge
What Toronto FC II Said (upon his departure, May 18, 2026):
"Toronto FC II announced today that the club and goalkeeper Chris Kalongo have mutually agreed to terminate Kalongo's MLS NEXT Pro contract."
Background:
Kalongo signed with Toronto FC II on February 5, 2026, after his successful stint with Forge FC . He was named to the matchday roster for six of Toronto FC II's opening ten MLS NEXT Pro matches before the mutual contract termination .
Born in Oakville, Ontario, to a South African mother and Kenyan father, Kalongo obtained his South African passport in December 2024 with the goal of representing South Africa internationally .
Before turning professional, Kalongo spent seven years playing youth soccer with Milton Magic and Oakville Soccer Club before representing Sigma FC in League1 Ontario action .
Welcome to Atlético Ottawa, Christopher Kalongo! 🇨🇦🇿🇦⚽
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