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It's a tale of two fates for Jonathan David & Ismael Kone in Serie A 🇮🇹, as Juventus and U.S. Sassuolo met for a 1-1 draw over the weekend. Kone earned his 27th start, while David was an unused sub left on the bench.So what does it take to survive and thrive in Italian football, and can these CanMNT 🇨🇦 stars reach even higher levels here?We discuss on OneSoccer Direct!

Does Richie Laryea start over Alistair Johnston at the World Cup? How about Tani Oluwaseyi? Niko Sigur? There are a number of open spots and players hungry to grab 'em, as history comes to Canada's front door this summer... but with only 11 places to battle over, those spots are limited – so who's in, and who's not?

On this episode of OneSoccer Direct, we preview the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Seattle Sounders in Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 ahead of Thursday night's Leg 1.PLUS: Who's in good form for the CanMNT 🇨🇦 ahead of March window call-ups

There are officially 100 days left before we kick off the 2026 World Cup, as the CanMNT 🇨🇦 continue their preparations for the big tournament with a pair of friendlies in March – so how are we feeling about the team's prospects, 100 days out?PLUS: We preview tonight's CanWNT vs. USWNT battle at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.

The CanWNT are back in action for the first time in 2026, as they get set to take on Colombia, the United States and Argentina at the She Believes Cup this week. To help preview those games, Amy Walsh joins the show to take a look at what to expect from Casey Stoney's side as they look to bounce back from a tough end to 2025. After that, they take a look at Promise David's injury, seeing how his long-term absence will affect his World Cup ambitions and Canada's striker pool. Lastly, they dive into the big news out of Toronto FC - Josh Sargent has finally joined the club after a lengthy transfer saga!

Toronto FC have reportedly signed USMNT striker Josh Sargent from Norwich City for a transfer fee of around $22M USD, with a possible bump up to $27M in bonuses – which would make this the most expensive incoming transfer in MLS history.(So is Sargent worth the price, and the gamble?)PLUS: Casey Stoney leaves Adriana Leon and Ashley Lawrence out of the CanWNT squad for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup... which, predictably, drew some criticism from fans. But was she right to do so?And finally, we recap the performances of Canadian Premier League teams Forge FC, Vancouver FC and Atlético Ottawa in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Emma Regan made the swap from AFC Toronto to Denver Summit FC, and the CanWNT star is ready to take her game to a new level in the NWSL. We welcome Emma to the show to talk about her big move and her goals for 2026.PLUS: Toronto FC have been linked with a new, young striker out of South America as Josh Sargent negotiations continue... but with the Whitecaps and CF Montreal facing uncertain futures, it has us wondering – can Canadian teams really survive in MLS?

Forge FC vs. Tigres UANL is slated to be played in -17C weather... which would make it one of the coldest matches of soccer ever played in North America. But just how big a factor is the temperature – and can the CPL side take advantage of it against a Liga MX giant?PLUS: Speaking of CPL vs. Liga MX, Vancouver FC's Callum Irving is getting set for a Concacaf Champions Cup test of his own as his side host title-holders Cruz Azul on Wednesday. How are the Eagles feeling about this one?

We welcome Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker to the pod to talk Concacaf Champions Cup, the 2026 CPL season and whether he regrets not touching the CPL Shield last season 🥲PLUS: Should Ryan Gauld's knee surgery have Whitecaps fans a bit concerned for 2026? Their Concacaf Champions Cup journey will begin without him - we preview Round 1, too.

Marcelo Flores has reportedly begun processing his one-time switch with FIFA, choosing to represent Canada instead of Mexico whom he originally played for a few years ago. Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre revealed the news - so what do we make of this prospective new CanMNT international?PLUS: We take a trip across Europe with Canadians Abroad as Jonathan David continues to impress at Juventus, Alphonso Davies returns to the Bayern Munich starting XI, and Jacen Russell-Rowe has been linked to a move to Ligue 1 👀

Today, we welcome FC Supra du Québec head coach Nick Razzaghi to the show to talk about the process of building the latest Canadian Premier League expansion team roster.PLUS: Inter Toronto signed Beni Badibanga, a statement of intent - but can this team challenge Forge for local dominance in 2026?

On today's episode of OneSoccer Direct, we're welcoming a special guest to the show – newly-minted Cavalry FC goalkeeper Nate Ingham joins us to talk about his decision to depart from CPL champions Atlético Ottawa and try his hand(s) back in Alberta.PLUS: Kristian Jack checks in from LA to help us preview CanMNT 🇨🇦 vs. Guatemala 🇬🇹

Toronto FC have been linked with an $18M bid for Norwich City and USMNT striker Josh Sargent... but is he worth the money, and can he fix the Reds' scoring woes in the 2026 MLS season?PLUS: The CanMNT 🇨🇦 kick off 2026 with a friendly vs. Guatemala, the team that eliminated them from the 2025 Gold Cup – can Jesse Marsch's Camp Poutine squad find revenge?