CanPL.ca’s Kristian Jack sat down with standout York United wide player Diyaeddine Abzi in the first episode of CanPL.ca Newsroom’s Beyond the Pitch.

Abzi breaks down his 2021 CanPL season so far – including his two goals and assist in York’s first five matches – and what it’s like being a leader on a young team.

They also speak about Abzi’s roots in Morrocco, his favourite footballers growing up, his time with the Canadian men’s Olympic qualifying team, and what’s next.

Abzi and York United are set to return home to York Lions Stadium for the first time since October 2019 later this month when they host 905 Derby rivals Forge FC on Friday, July 30.