Form Guide 📈 Olivia Smith stars in Champions Cup FINAL 🏆 | Jonathan David enjoys Juventus resurgence 😎
It has been a wild stretch of news for Canadian internationals as the winter transfer window draws to a close in Europe.
But amid all the reports, rumours, medicals and transfers Canadians were in action this weekend and delivering some strong performances. Jonathan David, Ismaël Koné and Marcelo Flores found the net from the men’s contingent, while Olivia Smith made history for Arsenal.
Here’s what you need to know from this past week’s action:
Smith scores opener as Arsenal win inaugural Champions Cup
Arsenal lifted the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup on Sunday, and Olivia Smith played a big role in the London club winning the title.
The 21-year-old Canadian opened the scoring as Arsenal defeated Brazilian side Corinthians 3-2 after extra time in the final.
❗Olivia Smith is alert and opens the score on the rebound!
— DAZN Women's Football (@DAZNWFootball) February 1, 2026
Arsenal lead Corinthians 1-0 in the FIFA Women's Champions Cup final ✨#FIFAWomensChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/5vyUR2gSep
Smith also had a goal and an assist in the semi-final as Arsenal defeated Moroccan side AS FAR by a score of 6-0. Smith is now up to six goals in her first season with the London club, and has her first piece of silverware as well.
Jonathan David's scoring streak continues
Going into this transfer window, there were rumours that it could all be over. David hadn’t scored in 16 consecutive league matches when he panenkaed a penalty right into the hands of the Lecce goalkeeper in a 1-1 draw on January 3. There were already rumours that Juventus were looking for a loan deal, or an early exit, for their new striker.
Since then, however, he has been on fire. On Sunday, he scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-1 win over Parma. It was his fourth goal in the past five league matches, to go with a pair of assists. He also added an assist in the Champions League during that stretch.
With the winter window now in the rearview, and David still at Juventus, it looks as though he has earned the opportunity to continue to lead the line for the club as they chase both a domestic title and continental success.
Flores in top form following CanMNT switch
It appears all but official now that Marcelo Flores’s future lies with the Canadian men’s national team, and his case to be included in the World Cup squad is already well underway.
The Georgetown, Ont. attacker scored his third goal of the season already for Tigres in their 2-1 win over León. He sits tied for second in the LigaMX Clausura in scoring. After having a difficult team breaking into the Tigres team in the not-so-distant past, this is an excellent development for both player and country.
Tigres, and Flores now begin their Concacaf Champions Cup campaign in Hamilton on Tuesday where they will face Forge FC in round one.
In other news…
CanMNT
Ismaël Koné rounded out the scoring in a 3-1 win for Sassuolo against Pisa with his fourth goal in Italy... and earned a permanent move as a result of that good form, as Sassuolo triggered their purchase option from Olympique Marseille.
Adonija Ouanda is a new prospect to watch, as the 20-year-old scored his first professional goal in a 2-2 draw in the Czech top flight, where he is on loan from Slavia Praha.
Aribim Pepple is making quite an impression in his first season in League One with Plymouth Argyle, scoring his sixth of the season in a 1-1 draw with Mansfield Town on Tuesday.
Promise David was unfortunately suspended for USG’s final League Phase match of the Champions League. But he did return to Belgian league action, where he picked up an assist in a 1-0 win over Club Brugge.
Charles-Andreas Brym added his second Dutch League goal of the season in a 2-2 draw with Twente.
Owen Goodman was in net for Barnsley during their 3-1 win over Stevenage in League One action.
Alphonso Davies played his first full 90 since returning from injury in a 2-2 draw with Hamburger SV.
Niko Sigur went the full 90 as Hajduk Split lost 1-0 to HNK Gorica in the Serbian top flight. Hajduk Split have slipped to second in the table.
Nathan Saliba started for Anderlecht but was subbed out at the half during their 2-0 loss to Standard Liège.
Tajon Buchanan and Tani Oluwaseyi both came off the bench for Villarreal in their 2-2 draw with Osasuna on Saturday in the 75th and 83rd minutes, respectively. Both also started midway in Villarreal’s Champions League league phase finale against Leverkusen, a 3-0 loss.
Stephen Eustáquio did not see the field in Porto’s 3-1 win over Rangers in the Europa League, and with playing time at a premium, it looks like he may heading to Los Angeles FC on loan ahead of the World Cup.
Ali Ahmed started and went 82 minutes for Norwich as they lost 1-0 to Middlesbrough.
Cyle Larin had a difficult final outing for Feyenoord, as he missed four big chances in their Europa League 2-1 loss to Real Betis. He is reportedly now moving to Southampton in the Championship on loan from Mallorca.
CanWNT
Sabrina D’Angelo was in net for Aston Villa as they fell 2-1 to Everton.
Ashley Lawrence was a 65th-minute substitute in OL Lyonnes vital 1-0 victory over PSG in France. Florianne Jourde did not feature for PSG.
Jayde Riviere went 77 minutes as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 3-1 in FA WSL action.
Jade Rose went 90 minutes for Manchester City as they defeated Chelsea by an impressive score of 5-1. It was a huge win for City, as they extended their lead atop the WSL table to a stunning 12 points with an incredible 13-0-1 record.
Evelyne Viens went the full 90 but did not find the scoresheet as Roma drew 3-3 with Parma on Sunday. She did, however, score a brace in their 2-0 win over Lazio earlier in the week.
