The hammer strikes! Sparks fly. Passions ignite. Hamilton pushes forward, on and off the pitch.
Forge FC represents the spirit of Hamilton’s people; celebrating our industrious roots and ambitious future.
Hamilton was built around the steel industry. Inside the foundries and mills, with each strike of the Hammer, the values that define Hamiltonians were forged: hard work, creativity, ambition.
A resilient community formed, creating a sense of pride in stating: “We’re from the Hammer”.
Today, those same values are championing Hamilton’s ongoing renaissance. Hamiltonians are leading the advancement of industries, old and new, including advanced manufacturing, health sciences, technology, education, arts & culture.
Together, Hamiltonians Forge Ahead.
Bob Young
Co-Founder, Forge FC
Forge FC was inspired by supporters from across the Hamilton region and their commitment to continuous advancement. The Club’s original members will forever be our Co-Founders, the community members who led the charge in defining the next phase of soccer in Hamilton. Bob Young, the Club’s first Co-Founder, is committed to ensuring and maintaining the Club’s long-term success, and he is looking for help.
Your commitment to the Canadian game, vision for the future and enthusiasm for great sporting entertainment will make you an ideal Co-Founder for Forge FC. It will be your belief in a Canadian professional soccer league and your passionate support of Canadian sports excellence that will ensure its success. Now, it is your turn to breathe life into a flagship franchise of the Canadian Premier League, Forge FC.
Born and raised in Hamilton, the Forge FC will be a leader in thanks to the enthusiasm of our Co-Founders, fans and players across this region who aspire for something greater, something uniquely ours.
Our City. Your Club. Forge FC
Like all Hamiltonians, our Club takes great pride in our home, Hamilton.
Our crest was inspired by our home and its people. The monogram ‘H’ embracing the great City our club proudly represents. Within the open space of the H, a cascading waterfall.
Three sparks burst from the top of the monogram, representing the three foundational elements of Forge FC:
City: Hamilton, our home.
Community: Hamiltonians, our inspiration.
Club: Representing Hamilton in the beautiful game.
The left stem of the H is shaped like an F, which merged with the 3 sparks, form the F of Forge FC.
Forge FC uniquely represents Hamilton; a name that unites our industrious roots, ambitious future and indelible community spirit.
A City advancing, Hamilton forges forward, a renaissance built on the values that permeate all Hamiltonians: creativity, ambition and grit.
Forge FC also pays respect to our manufacturing heritage and the core values of Hamiltonians forged within the mills.
Spark Orange:
- Inspired by the sparks of that come from the strike of a hammer, Spark Orange represents the energy of entrepreneurs and community builders who are reshaping Hamilton.
- Spark Orange also celebrates the incredible beauty of orange brick homes throughout Hamilton.
- Spark orange also highlights the breathtaking orange sunrises and sunsets over Hamilton and Lake Ontario.
Platinum Steel:
- Paying respect to Hamilton’s manufacturing industry; Platinum Steel is the second colour of Forge FC’s palette.
Waterfall White:
- Represents Hamilton’s beauty; honouring the over 100 waterfalls that dot the Hamilton landscape from the Bruce Trail to the Niagara Escarpment.
Forge FC will ignite the pitch, transforming the game through creativity and sparks of ingenuity. Eleven men, working together, grinding results, winning challenges and creating an outcome greater than their individual contribution. The Hamilton way. Our history will be etched with each strike of the Hammers, forging our first goal, our first victory and our first title.
Shaping the club will be our technical staff, with an unwavering commitment to talent development and maximum effort. They will be our blacksmiths molding a Club in the values of our community.
Build respect from within the City.
Crucial to Forge FC’s success will be the discovery and development of local talent. Forge FC is committed to fostering relationships with local soccer clubs to inspire title-winning soccer and develop the best Canadian talent along the way. Aligned, Forge FC and our local clubs will share the same goals, the same drive and same pride. Exceptional players like Alex Bunbury, will no longer be the exception, he will be the rule. Creating opportunities inside and outside the game. Build respect from within the City. Elevate the Country.
Our City. Your Club. Forge FC
Pride. It emanates from Hamilton. Passionate people with a proud heritage. Core values that remain steadfast as our population surges and our culture diversifies. A community that forges forward, a Club to reflect the City.
As our community builds the next chapter in Hamilton soccer, we haven’t forgotten where we came from.
Forge FC was forged in passion. An impassioned supporter group, championing an idea, turning it into reality. Flag waving, voices raised, a new community formed.
Forge FC was forged in minor soccer. We will work in collaboration with the soccer community to develop and grow the game at the grassroots level, progressing the game forward in Hamilton and beyond. Many clubs, one team, one goal.
Forge FC was forged in the community, a City unified in support of the beautiful game. James St. closures. 300,000+ fans at the Pan Am Games. Sold out Women’s National Team games at Tim Hortons Field. A quiet confidence that we will continuously advance, together.
Forge FC is for Hamiltonians, old and new, who will bring their passion, their pride, and their community to Hamilton Stadium. All are welcome in Hamilton, all are welcome at Forge FC.