The Maple Footy Podcast

A top-class weekend for Canada Soccer. Alphonso Davies' fine form continued for Bayern as he bagged 2 assists at the weekend in a 7-0 win over Union Berlin. Jonathan David grabbed himself a huge DERBY-WINNING goal for Atlético Madrid over Real Madrid. Eustáquio got his first goal for the Swans as they go top of the table in the championship; Millar's Birmingham grabbed a 2-2 draw. Elsewhere in Canada, Lucas Cavallini joined Forge FC in the CPL. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:13 Bim Pepple: another goal 2:33 Bolton Wanderers 3:39 Eustáquio WINNER takes Swansea Top 5:01 Millar's first goal for Birmingham 6:26 Jebbo and Promise 7:29 David's Derby Winner 9:51 Sigur and JRR win at the weekend 10:54 Taj and Saliba start for Villarreal 12:54 Davies is the Leftback in the World 14:52 MLS Weekend Recap 23:25 CPL Action 30:02 Outro

It's that time again. The Canadian Men's National Team will be back in action in a couple of weeks as we take on Chile, Peru and the USA in our Homecoming series. Some new faces join the squad, some familiar and some vets could be getting their last dance. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just the audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

It was a good week for a good few Canadians. Cyle Larin will be honoured with the keys to the city of Brampton; he won EFL Player of the Month and grabbed himself a brace at the weekend... not bad at all. Johnathan David grabbed his first for Atlético Madrid and Davies had a banger in the UCL looking back to his best. Liam Millar provided Birmingham the tools to win while some of our boys in the MLS had some good weekends. The CPL playoff race also got a bit more interesting at the weekend, so let's talk about it Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:32 A look at Ligue 1 6:52 David's Debut & First Goal 8:46 Davies' Week for Bayern 10:35 Pepple's 3rd of the Season 12:04 Larin's Unreal 14:20 Millar's MOTM 15:22 Staq & the Swans 16:02 Bolton Boys 16:29 Jones Injury 17:21 Our Prem Boys 19:49 MLS Action 28:43 CPL Recap 34:10 Outro

One of my favourite conversations I’ve been lucky enough to have through this podcast. It’s a pleasure to welcome Joseph Holliday who’s a great character on the field and even better one off of it. We talk about his Holliday Play Foundation which is a not for profit that has done initiatives in Uganda and Zimbabwe. On the pitch he’s spent time with FC Edmonton through out the early days of his career. And now of course playing with one of the CPL’s most successful clubs in Cavalry FC. He talks in depth about his debut against Supra earlier season, his future ambitions, and more. It’s well worth the watch/listen. Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Our captain in left back was back in the 11 for Bayern at the weekend. Alphonso Davies logged a full 90' and played very well in a 0-0 draw with Schalke. While the result isn't much to write home about, he looked top class, which is hugely positive news. Elsewhere, Liam Millar left Hull on loan to join Birmingham, which left us at the hive a little down that our Premier League isn't going to get a full season of Premier League football. Other big transfers went through as well, Bair, Sigur and LDF all have new homes. Some big performances in the past week as well. So let's talk about it all. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:02 Theo Bair to Bolton 2:15 I hate Hull 5:22 Sigur moves to Ligue 1 6:30 Waterman to Portland 7:49 David move official 9:20 LDF to MLS 11:05 Davies logs 90 12:35 No David Debut 13:48 Saliba impresses in his debut 15:21 Millar debuts 15:49 Swansea loves our Canadian Boy 17:41 MLS Action 26:56 CPL Recap 32:47 Outro

Jonathan David looks to have found his new home by way of Atlético Madrid. Is it a good move for the struggling striker? Time will tell, but I give my opinion on the matter as well. Eustáquio has also found a new home with Swansea. Elsewhere, Davies logged some vital minutes, and Millar had a huge week. There's even more to discuss so let's talk about it. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Eustáquio to Swansea 3:50 Fotsing to the Caps 4:37 LDF to Italy? 5:37 Sigur on the move? 8:38 Bombito Out... 12:17 David to Atlético Madrid 16:55 Liam Millar Ballon D'or Charge 19:50 Promise David Debut 20:33 Davies is back in the 11 21:41 Russell-Rowe Scores 22:55 Boys in the English Championship 25:00 MLS Action 30:24 CPL Recap 32:52 Outro

It's great to welcome Celeste Gordon onto the podcast. She just completed Richmond Hill SC's inaugural campaign in the OPL. She was a big part of their success, grabbing herself 7 goals in the process. She talks about the season, developing her playstyle in Canada and England, future goals and much more. Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Promise David is a Seagull! After months of wondering where the striker would go, it's Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League that has snatched Promise up. It's a great move for him. Elsewhere, more transfer news for Saliba, Nelson and a lack of transfer news (and game time) for Eustáquio, which is both frustrating and concerning. There's also an MLS round-up partnered with a CPL one too for good measure, so let's talk about it all. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:53 Check out Marco Bonofiglio's interview 1:29 Promise David's Move & Journey 4:09 Eustáquio's Lack of game time 6:26 Saliba to Spain?? 8:46 Davies' 17th Trophy 9:31 Taj & Tani 10:55 Larin is 3/3 11:42 Goodman is pretty good...man 12:34 Jonathan David Unused Sub 15:12 Canadians in the Prem 18:09 MLS Action 23:08 Goalkeepers in Form 26:43 Caps Beat Dallas 28:00 CF Montreal's New Life 28:45 TFC Stun Miami 30:06 CPL Recap 33:56 Outro

Absolutely pleasure to welcome Marco Bonofiglio onto the podcast. He is the first-ever Ontario-born man to coach a senior men's national team outside of Canada. He talks all about his journey to get to this moment in his career. Coaching with the U17's and U20's, learning and developing as a coach in different systems & federations, and so much more. It's a great chat with a great man currently representing Canadian Football and doing us proud. Let's talk about it. Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

After a bit of a break, we are so back. Discussing some possible transfer spots for Jonathan David, who is reportedly no longer in Juventus' plans. A number of clubs have shown interest, mainly Aston Villa, PSG, Paris FC and Hull City. I give my two cents on this. Plus some more transfer news, an update on Dayne St. Clair & our other goalkeepers lighting it up at the moment. We also discuss Ali Ahmed's season ending injury and more. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:41 Check out Rama's Interview 1:38 Where Does David Go? 9:00 Alexis Sanchez Joins CF Montreal 10:00 Caps Sign Kwasi 11:26 Knight-Lebel To Motherwell 12:02 Sigur to Celtic? 13:01 Jebbo on the Move? 14:40 2 CB's to Italy... maybe 16:38 Priso stays at the Caps 17:33 Injuries... Injuries... Injuries... 22:01 Goalkeepers to Watch 26:46 CPL Round Up 35:45 Outro

Absolutely ecstatic to welcome Rezart Rama to the podcast. One of my favourite players currently in the CPL and a man who's enjoyed quite the career thus far. 2 Time CPL champ, along with a regular season in Hamilton, also a Kategoria Superiore, Albanian Cup and Albanian Supercup winner. He spent his early days in the Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest Academies. He even captained the U17 & U19 Albanian teams. We talk about all that, his winning mentality and his love for the game. Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

It's time for a little transfer news for some of our Canadian Boys. Owen Goodman confirmed a loan move to Dundee, where Promise David kind of sort of basically confirmed a move to Germany. Whereas Eustáquio & Johnston could be Olympiacos and Everton/Fulham bound, respectively. Potential CPL expansion is also on the way! While MLS is back in full swing Dayne St. Clair has found himself as the number 2... while TFC continue to struggle. Let's talk about it all. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:16 Goodman to Dundee 3:08 Promise to Stuttgart... maybe 4:48 Eustáquio to Olympiacos??? 6:14 Pepple Catching the Eye 7:41 Johnston to England 10:10 U20's DUB 11:21 CPL Recap 18:30 Saliba SENT OFF :( 19:29 MLS Action 23:10 Dayne St. Clair Dropped 26:33 TFC Struggles 30:37 Outro

As we finish our World Cup 2026 episodes, there was only one way to end it: to reflect on the tournament. I drew up a list of my top 10 favourite moments from this World Cup, some great stories, beautiful tributes, underdogs punching up, and teams making their countries believe. To bid farewell to the World Cup, let's reflect on some of these great moments. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

With the World Cup having concluded, let's chat a bit about my awards for the tournament. Whether it be the Golden Ball, Young Player, Golden Glove and of course the team of the tournament, we talk about it all. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

And just like that... the World Cup is over. The greatest sporting event bids us farewell with a pretty lacklustre and frustrating final. Argentina didn't show up to play football; they were just passengers in this one-team race. Players like Messi, Fernandez, Mac Allister and Alvarez all struggled to get into this match. While Spain totally controlled this match and were more than deserving winners of the prize. Their substitutions changed the game and even linked up to help them win it in the end! There's a lot to talk about so... let's talk about it. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Semi final are done, meaning we do have to talk about it. Whether it be Argentina setting up their second World Cup final in a row or Spain returning to their first one since 2010. It's sure to be a big day. We talk about the final itself and the semis that set up the dates with destiny. France who were the best team (in my opinion) in the tournament, struggled greatly on the day to match Spain's tactics. Whereas Tuchel bottled it for England. Let's talk about it all in depth. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA F Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Quarter Finals are now done and dusted! And as per usual, there is a lot to talk about. France continues to impress me, Belgium took Spain to their limit, but ultimately the European champs pulled through. On the other side, Haaland & Norway's Dark Horse run came to an end :( Jude Bellingham did shine with a brace to get England to their second semi-final in 3 World Cups. Then there was the whole Argentina-Switzerland match, which leaves some stuff to talk about there. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Having now taken a moment to reflect on Canada's World Cup run I have decieded to take a deeper look at what could be next for the 26 the represented us. Some of the postives and some of the negatives through out our run. There's a lot to talk about... so let's Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

Just because there's no World Cup Football on today doesn't mean we can't talk about it, right? The round of 16 has concluded, so let's look at each game and how teams fared. Talking about players like Ronaldo, Haaland, Messi, Mbappé, Bellingham, their individual talents as well as their matches as a whole! Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/

A tough one to take... but I can't help but feel proud of what these guys did for us on the biggest stage in sport. How could they played, how much fun I had cheering them on. Yes, we're sadly now out of the World Cup it was a truly great run for us. So many highs along the way and to go out on our sword against one of the best teams still in the competition in Morocco, that's not exactly an embarrassment, is it? Let's talk about it all. Save The Caps: https://savethecaps.com Listen to just audio for Maple Footy here: https://linktr.ee/maplefootypod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabc0hsby2lfMiXiY48TQ8pcDItbgGrFbjeCbTaDvOFSWl71vDHj_a_kh-o_aem_y34s3TI7AGEI1bPLD_u_hA Follow Maple Footy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maplefootypod Follow Sam Little on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samlittle44/