HAMILTON, Ont. – September 18, 2026 – Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) today announced the signing of Canadian international striker Lucas Cavallini.
Cavallini, 33, joins Forge after most recently playing for Liga MX side Puebla. The powerful centre-forward brings more than a decade of top-flight experience across South America, Mexico, and Major League Soccer, along with a proven scoring record for Canada Soccer’s Men's National Team.
"Lucas is a proven goalscorer at the highest levels of our region, and a player who has represented Canada on the biggest stage," said Bobby Smyrniotis, Head Coach & Sporting Director, Forge FC. "He brings a physical presence, a real hunger in the box, and the kind of leadership and international pedigree that raises the standard around our group. We're excited to welcome him to Hamilton."
The striker, who was born in Toronto and raised in Mississauga, left Canada at 16 to develop in Uruguay, joining Club Nacional's youth setup before earning a first-team contract. He established himself in the Uruguayan Primera División across spells with Juventud de Las Piedras, CA Fénix, and CA Peñarol, where he won the 2016-17 league title. His form earned a move to Mexico with Club Puebla, where he became one of Liga MX's most reliable strikers, scoring 29 goals across all competitions over parts of three seasons.
In December 2019, Cavallini signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps for a club-record transfer fee, arriving as a Designated Player. He made 63 appearances over three seasons in MLS, earned the Domenic Mobilio Golden Boot award in 2020 and helped Vancouver capture the 2022 Canadian Championship. He returned to Liga MX in 2023 with Club Tijuana before rejoining Puebla in 2024.
Internationally, Cavallini has 40 caps and 19 goals for Canada since making his senior debut in 2012. He was part of Canada's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, making one appearance, and was part of the group that finished runner-up in the 2023 Concacaf Nations League.
Cavallini ranks among Canada’s most prolific national-team scorers, including netting five goals during Canada’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
For Steve Milton’s full breakdown of the signing, click here.
Quick Facts About Lucas:
Name: Lucas Cavallini
Pronunciation: LOO-kuss Kah-vah-LEE-nee
Position: Striker
Birthdate: December 28, 1992
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario
Nationality: Canadian
Last Club: Puebla (Liga MX)