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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!

Welcome Joshua Kloke to the pod! The NY Times / The Athletic writer joins us to discuss the latest CanMNT 🇨🇦 roster drop, as both Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustaquio miss out through injury: So how will Canada cope without both their captains as they take on Iceland and Tunisia ahead of the World Cup? PLUS: Cyle Larin is BACK! The veteran striker has found some of his best form at Southampton FC...

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?

Jesse Marsch is expected to announce his CanMNT 🇨🇦 squad for upcoming friendlies vs. Iceland (March 28) and Tunisia (March 31) this week, and all the buzz is around Plymouth Argyle's in-form Canadian striker (and former Cavalry FC man) Aribim 'Bim' Pepple.... so will he be called up? PLUS: The Vancouver Whitecaps are down 3-0 to rivals Seattle Sounders after Leg 1 of their Concacaf Cha...

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

What did we learn about the CanWNT at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, and did this team take a step in the right direction?

We welcome former CanWNT star turned podcast pro Amy Walsh of Footy Prime to the show to help us recap last night's CanWNT vs. USWNT rivalry clash! PLUS: Josh Sargent's a TFC striker at long last... but can he ever be worth the price tag? And.... FIFA announced mandatory hydration breaks in each half, with broadcast commercial breaks, turning the beautiful game into a sport with four quart...

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 Canadian women's national team kicked off their 2026 SheBelieves Cup campaign in style, defeating Colombia 4-1 to set up a battle with the U.S. women's national team next Wednesday with more of a confident tone. But do they have what it takes to overcome their most bitter rivals? PLUS: Former CanMNT and Forge legend David Edgar joins the show to talk about the new IFAB offside rule set...

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 h...

Welcome to the show, Lukas MacNaughton! The former Pacific FC turned MLS regular with Toronto FC, D.C. United and, now, St. Louis CITY SC, joins the show to talk about his latest move, his thoughts on the CPL in 2026, and more! PLUS: With Alphonso Davies and Promise David battling injuries over the weekend, and an ever-growing list of absent players for Jesse Marsch to deal with it, we're wond...

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.....

A new landmark deal between Canada Soccer and Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment was announced today, and with it begins a new chapter for the sport in our country: We break down all the biggest talking points from this new contractual framework. PLUS: Marcelo Flores has officially filed his one-time switch with FIFA and is now eligible to play for the CanMNT: Can he be a dark horse pick fo...

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 future...

Stephen Eustáquio is the latest Canadian player to join a new club in 2026, as the veteran CanMNT midfielder is heading to LAFC in search of playing time ahead of the World Cup. Is this the right move for him in a World Cup year? We discuss Meanwhile, the Vancouver Whitecaps have revealed some of their financial metrics, as they continue their quest to build a new stadium, one that would secure th...

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 h...

We welcome former Vancouver FC player turned front office leader Ben Fisk to the show to talk about his team's debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup. PLUS: Which of the three CPL teams competing in the tournament has the best chance at making a deep run? We debate!

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.

Welcome to the show, Tosaint Ricketts! The former CanMNT, Whitecaps and Toronto FC star reflects on his time with the national team, with an eye toward the 2026 World Cup - and how the Whitecaps plan to take on both MLS and Concacaf after coming oh so close last year.

The Canadian Premier League has rebranded with a new logo in alignment with a renamed League1 Canada: Premier Soccer Leagues Canada. What do we make of these changes? PLUS: Ali Ahmed's crushing it at Norwich City and Cyle Larin's been linked with a move out of Feyenoord. We discuss!

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, A...

On today's episode, we welcome Norwich City insider and The Pink Un editor Paddy Davitt to the show to talk Josh Sargent to Toronto FC, amid reports the USMNT striker wants out at the club. We also discuss Ali Ahmed's quick intro to the fans, too! PLUS: Kristian Jack checks in for a CanMNT talent round-up, as Stephen Eustaquio struggles for playing time at FC Porto, Jonathan and Promise Da...

Fresh off a CanMNT 'Camp Poutine' call-up, Atlético Ottawa's Noah Abatneh joins the show as he continues preparations for the 2026 season. Meanwhile, the CPL is set to trial FIFA's new 'Daylight' offside law - what should be made of that news, and that proposed law more specifically? Lastly, Ali Ahmed is on fire for Norwich City - here's what that could do for his CanMN...

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?

Camp Poutine has come to a close and with it, the CanMNT have officially kicked off their 2026 campaign, but today, reports of a March double-header against Iceland and Tunisia have emerged, so how do we feel about Jesse Marsch's tournament prep schedule? PLUS: Marco Carducci joins the show to talk about departing Cavalry FC and joining Vanni Sartini's Halifax project!