Form Guide: Gilles on fire, St. Clair comes up big for Minnesota United
After a strong international window, Canadian men’s national team players were back with their clubs this past weekend, with a few particularly solid performances.
Members of the Canadian women’s national team, meanwhile, continued their strong start to the European season.
Here is everything you need to know about this past week for Canadian internationals:
Dayne St. Clair outstanding in win vs. San Diego FC
After keeping a clean sheet against Wales for the Canadian men’s national team, Dayne St. Clair returned to Minnesota United full of confidence and delivered one of his best performances of the season in a 3-1 win over Western Conference leaders San Diego FC.
St. Clair made a stunning 13 saves in the victory, as Minnesota moved to within two points of the top spot in the conference. He was especially key early in the match, making several key stops on San Diego star attacker Anders Dreyer.
The 28-year-old St. Clair is now fifth in MLS in saves made this season, with 92. He has played every minute of the campaign thus far for the Loons.
Gilles' strong start with Bayern continues
Two league games, two goals now for Vanessa Gilles as she begins her time with Bayern Munich in an impressive fashion.
She found the back of the net again on Sunday with a header in second-half stoppage time in a 3-0 victory for Bayern against RB Leipzig. After scoring seven last season for Lyon, it is safe to say Canada has one of the most dangerous central defenders in the global game.
Just as impressive, Bayern have not conceded a goal yet over the two matches in the league.
Rivière marks 50th appearance for United with a stunning goal
It was a day to celebrate for Canadian right-back Jayde Rivière for several reasons on Sunday, as she celebrated her 50th appearance with Manchester United by scoring the match-winner in a 5-1 victory over London City Lionesses.
It was also her first goal for United, which may come as a surprise considering how well she finished off the chance. The hope is that the 24-year-old can finally find a good run of health this season, because she was outstanding last year when she played, as evidenced by being included in the PFA Team of the Year.
Jayde Riviere whips it home 🏠#BarclaysWSL @ManUtdWomen pic.twitter.com/fx2nkiXnGt
— Barclays Women's Super League (@BarclaysWSL) September 14, 2025
In other action...
CanMNT
Ali Ahmed was outstanding in the Vancouver Whitecaps 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. He picked up a lovely assist, and won a penalty, during 68 minutes of action. Young Canadian striker Rayan Elloumi also scored his first MLS goal during the match.
Sabbi makes no mistake! 🤌
— X - Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) September 14, 2025
📺 https://t.co/ddMDSCQ7he#VWFC | #VANvPHI pic.twitter.com/G4Do7nHuvK
Theo Corbeanu scored a lovely goal for Toronto FC against the New England Revolution in a 1-1 draw, his seventh of the season. Jonathan Osorio played the first 53 minutes for TFC, while Richie Laryea came on as a substitute in the 73rd minute. Toronto FC, however, were eliminated from playoff contention with the draw.
Jonathan David picked up an assist off the bench on a stunning stoppage-time match-winner for Juventus in their 4-3 Derby D’Italia victory over Inter Milan.
Charles-Andres Brym returned from injury to start and pick up an assist for NAC Breda in a 2-2 draw with Twente. He played 80 minutes.
Max Crépeau was once again on the bench as fellow Canadian James Pantemis made three stops in a 2-1 victory for Portland over the New York Red Bulls.
Niko Sigur went 61 minutes in midfield for Hajduk Split as they lost 2-0 to Varaždin on Saturday.
Derek Cornelius came off the bench at half-time and had a goal disallowed in his Rangers debut, a 2-0 loss to Hearts. Rangers are still winless this season.
Luc de Fougerolles played the full 90 in Dender’s 1-0 loss to defending champions Union Saint-Gilloise. Promise David started the match, and went 66 minutes in the victory for his side.
Joel Waterman went 81 minutes in his debut for the Chicago Fire, which came, unfortunately, in a 3-1 loss to New York City FC that does no favours for their playoff aspirations.
Stephen Eustáquio came off the bench in the 60th minute for Porto in their 1-0 victory over Nacional.
Ismaël Koné played the full 90 minutes for Sassuolo in a massive 1-0 victory for the club over Lazio.
Tajon Buchanan started and played the full 90 for Villarreal in a 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid on Saturday. Tani Oluwaseyi came off the bench in the 79th minute.
CanWNT
Anabelle Chukwu scored a late winner for Notre Dame in a 2-1 victory over NC State.
ANNABELLE CHUKWU!!! 😤
— Notre Dame Women's Soccer (@NDSoccer) September 12, 2025
When the Irish need it most, Roy finds Chukwu in the box to put the Irish up 2-1 in the 86'#GoIrish☘️ | 📺 @accnetwork pic.twitter.com/NuebccHFd5
Olivia Smith followed up a goal on her debut with an assist off the bench in Arsenal’s 5-1 victory over West Ham. Shelina Zadorsky went the full 90 minutes for West Ham in the loss.
Cloé Lacasse went 59 minutes in a 2-0 win for Utah Royals against the Houston Dash, picking up an assist.
Kailen Sheridan made four saves in a 2-0 loss to Gotham FC. Adriana León was a 61st-minute substitute.
Gabrielle Carle went 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw with KC Current. Nichelle Prince played the first 45 minutes for KC Current.
Zara Chavoshi played the full 90 for Orlando Pride in a 1-1 draw with Bay FC on Saturday. Sydney Collins, meanwhile, played the full match for Bay FC.
Emma Regan went the full 90 minutes in a stunning 7-0 victory for AFC Toronto against Vancouver Rise.
Jessie Fleming played 86 minutes for the Portland Thorns before being replaced by Marie-Yasmine Alidou in a 1-1 draw with Chicago Stars. Julia Grosso went the full 90 for Chicago.
Janine Sonis and Jordyn Huitema were involved in a scary moment on Sunday as their match, Racing Louisville vs. Seattle Reign, was suspended following the collapse of Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo. She was stable and alert as she was transferred to the hospital for further evaluation.
