Forge FC announced Thursday the club has selected Université de Montréal forward Maxime Filion (second-round, fifteenth overall) in the 2025 CPL-U SPORTS draft.

Filion, 21, enjoyed a standout 2024 season with the Université de Montréal, where he made 11 appearances and netted an impressive nine goals. His contributions were instrumental and helped propel the Carabins to a Quebec championship and a spot in the USports National Final. Known for his sharp offensive instincts and ability to exploit defensive gaps, the dynamic striker thrives on breaking lines and creating opportunities. A native of Ottawa, Ontario, Filion also honed his skills with Ottawa South United in League1 Quebec.

The player has been invited to participate in preseason camp with the opportunity to sign a CPL-U SPORTS Developmental Contract that allows a student-athlete with one to four years of U SPORTS eligibility remaining to sign with a CPL club while preserving their eligibility before returning to U SPORTS competition.