Form Guide: Buchanan scores historic hat-trick in Spain, Jonathan David opens Italian account

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The European season is back in full swing, and it’s time to track the progress of Canadians across the globe once again. 

This weekend was a historic one for Canadians with Tajon’s heroics in Spain, JD opening his account for Juventus and plenty more notable performances from both CanMNT and CanWNT players. 

Here are the biggest stories for Canadian footballers this week: 

Tajon Buchanan’s historic hat-trick 

When Tajon Buchanan scored a lovely solo effort in the 16th minute against Girona on Sunday, it was already an incredible moment to celebrate for the young Canadian. 

But he was far from done there, scoring two more in a 5-0 victory for Villarreal to become the first Canadian to score a hat-trick in La Liga history. 

He currently sits top of the La Liga Golden Boot race ahead of the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. While that probably won’t last, it’s an outstanding confidence boost for Buchanan early in the season, and a clear example of the level he can reach when he is at his best.  

For more on Buchanan's heroics, read Alex Gangué-Ruzic’s summary here. 

Jordyn Huitema is heating up in Seattle 

After being named the NWSL’s player of the week last week, with a goal and an assist against the Chicago Stars, Jordyn Huirema continued her strong play this weekend. 

She scored Seattle’s lone goal with a lovely header in a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dash, earning her side a point. It was her third goal of the season. 

Seattle currently sits sixth in the table with just one loss in their past five matches. 

Jonathan David marks his debut with a goal 

There was only one expectation when Jonathan David made his long-awaited debut for Juventus, that he do what he does best, score. 

It took the Iceman 59 minutes, but he marked his debut in Serie A by scoring the winner in a 2-0 victory for Juventus against Parma. 

The goal was the reward for a strong first performance from JD at Juve, which Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic broke down here. 

In other action…. 

CanMNT

Jacob Shaffelburg started and had a pair of assists in 63 minutes against Orlando City SC in a 5-1 win for Nashville on Saturday. After scoring last week, it has been a strong run of form for the player. 

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— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) August 24, 2025

Ismaël Koné was having a strong debut in Serie A for Sassuolo against Napoli, only to see it go south when he was sent off in the 79th minute. 

Alistair Johnston will miss several months following an injury suffered in a 0-0 draw for Celtic with Kairat in UEFA Champions League qualifying. 

Dayne St. Clair made five saves during a solid performance in a 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday. 

James Pantemis made a save and kept a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw with San Diego FC. Max Crépeau was an unused substitute and Kamal Miller is out with a lower-body injury. 

Derek Cornelius was a stoppage-time substitute for Marseille in their 5-2 win over Paris FC amid rumours of his potential departure from the club. 

Luc de Fougerolles went 90 minutes in the centre of a back three in a 1-0 loss to OH Leuven in the Belgian Pro League. 

Richie Laryea started and went the full 90 for Toronto FC in a 0-0 draw with Atlanta United on Sunday. Jonathan Osorio also went 90 minutes in midfield. 

Stephen Eustáquio came on in the 58th minute in a 4-0 victory for Porto against Casa Pia on Sunday. 

Nathan Saliba was a 78th-minute substitute in Anderlecht’s 1-1 draw with AEK Athens in the first leg of Europa League qualifying. The second leg is this Thursday. 

Mathieu Choinière came into the match in the 25th minute for LAFC in a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas on Saturday. 

Promise David suffered an injury in stoppage time for Union Saint-Gilloise during a 0-0 draw with La Louvière. 

Daniel Jebbison returned from injury for Preston North End, coming into the match in the 73rd minute of a big 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town. 

Tani Oluwaseyi came on in the 63rd minute of Minnesota United’s 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake despite heavy transfer speculation surrounding his future. 

CanWNT 

Holly Ward scored a beautiful breakaway goal against Ottawa Rapid in a 3-2 victory on Sunday. Samantha Chang scored a brace for Vancouver Rise in that match.  

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— Northern Super League (@NorthernSuperLg) August 24, 2025

Kayla Briggs had an assist for Michigan State in a 3-0 win over NC State. Noelle Henning kept a clean sheet in that match. Briggs earned another assist in a 9-0 win over Milwaukee, setting up fellow Canadian Renee Watson. 

Annabelle Chukwu scored a header for Notre Dame in their 4-0 victory over Cincinnati on Tuesday.  

Kailen Sheridan started San Diego Wave and made a save in a 1-0 loss to Racing Louisville. Adriana Leon played 75 minutes for San Diego, and Janine Sonis went 90 minutes at full-back for Louisville. 

Gabrielle Carle went 90 minutes at full-back in a 3-2 win over Bay FC on Saturday. 

Julia Grosso was a half-time substitute for the Chicago Stars, playing the final 45 in a 3-3 draw with North Carolina Courage on Friday. 

Jessie Fleming started and played 58 minutes for Portland Thorns in a 2-0 loss to KC Current, replaced by Marie-Yasmine Alidou. Nichelle Prince started the match for top-of-the-table KC, going 62 minutes.