Forge FC announced Friday the team has re-signed Canadian defender Klaidi Cela for the remainder of the 2021 season. Cela had previously signed as a short-term replacement player and made one appearance in the CPL this season.

Cela, 22, has made 13 total appearances for Forge FC over three seasons (2019-21), including 11 in CPL play, one in Concacaf League, and one Canadian Championship match, registering one goal and one assist overall. The 6-3 native of Mississauga, Ontario has also spent time with Sigma FC in League 1 (2018, 2021), two seasons with Grupo Desportivo da Gafanha in the Campeonato de Portugal (2016-2018) and USL’s Toronto FC II in 2015.

He also participated in Canada’s U-15 (2013-14) and U-18 (2015-16) national team development camps.

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Media Contacts:

Aaron Gogishvili – Director, Communications – Forge FC

905-730-4691 (cell) | 905-547-2287 x223 (office) | agogishvili@forgefootball.club

Nico Correa – Coordinator, Communications – Forge FC

905-320-3571 (cell) | ncorrea@forgefootball.club