In 2008, Diplacido signed with the Italia Shooters, and scored a goal in his first match with the club against Portugal FC on September 5, 2008.[14] Diplacido helped the Shooters win their second International Division title.[15] In the playoff run he contributed by a victory over the Brampton Lions in the quarterfinals.[16] But unfortunately Italia were defeated by eventual champions Serbian White Eagles in the semi-final match.[17]