Match Preview: Down to Seattle
With the disappointment that was the Leagues Cup over and done with, Vancouver Whitecaps resume their important business when they travel down Washington to take on Seattle Sounders in MLS play. Pre-tournament, the Leagues Cup was billed as an opportunity for Vancouver to arrest what had become a disappointing run of form after the return to action following the World Cup. That didn’t happen, and … Continue reading Match Preview: Down to Seattle
Guess the Starting XI – Match Eighteen vs. Seattle
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps return to MLS action this weekend, as they head down the highway to face a struggling Seattle Sounders side. The Sounders are going through their worst stretch of form in recent memory, while Vancouver are looking to get back on track after some poor results of their own since the World Cup. Something will have to give here. Notably, … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Eighteen vs. Seattle
Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 14
Good Friday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a good week and are settling in for a well earned rest this weekend. Apologies for the late post — this is more “wine with the Caps” but I hope it finds you well. The Whitecaps wrapped up Leagues Cup play (thank God) with their trip to Tigres on Tuesday and it actually went … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 14
The Third Sub Episode 267: Can the slumping Whitecaps turn things around in return to MLS play?
In Episode 267 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy stretch of action for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat about all things Vancouver Whitecaps and other BC soccer news. … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 267: Can the slumping Whitecaps turn things around in return to MLS play?
Post Match: Monterrey Madness
Tuesday night at El Volcán, the Vancouver Whitecaps drew Tigres UANL 1-1 before losing 5-4 on penalties. Overall, this was a nightmare Leagues Cup for Vancouver, and one they will be looking to quickly forget. That being said, the second half of this match against Tigres was memorable and entertaining. Despite the tough results, the Whitecaps still played some pretty good football over the last … Continue reading Post Match: Monterrey Madness
Match Preview: Dead Rubber
The Vancouver Whitecaps’ Leagues Cup campaign will come to a merciful end on Tuesday night in Monterrey, as the Caps make the journey to take on Tigres at El Volcan. The Caps’ participation in Leagues Cup has not gone according to plan, with losses to Atlante and Juarez, both of whom sit near the bottom of the Clausura table, eliminating Vancouver from advancement even before … Continue reading Match Preview: Dead Rubber
Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Tigres
Welcome back, everyone. After two dismal matches at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps take their Leagues Cup campaign on the road against rather familiar foes Tigres in Monterrey. Tigres are not quite the Liga MX powerhouse they once were, but are still a very dangerous side, and they’ve picked up two PK wins in their first two matches of this competition, so will be looking … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Tigres
Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 10
Good Monday morning Caps fans. I hope you all had a good weekend and are ready for whatever comes your way this week. The vibes somehow managed to sink even lower for the Whitecaps, with a 3-1 loss to Liga MX bottom feeders Juarez on Friday, demoralizing even Leagues Cup haters like myself. I cautioned patience on Friday and I do think a dead rubber … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 10
Post Match: Bad Finishing, Bad Vibes
The vibes for the Vancouver Whitecaps have sunk even further, as the Caps fell 3-1 to Liga MX bottom feeders Juarez in a match that further cemented Vancouver’s finishing woes. While the Caps had little to play for, it seemed like they were back on track with an early Jeevan Badwal goal. But three goals on three shots gave Juarez the three points, as the … Continue reading Post Match: Bad finishing and bad vibes
Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 7
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you’ve been having a great week and are gearing up for a break this weekend. The Caps’ Leagues Cup adventure did not begin the way they hoped, as they were soundly outplayed by Liga MX newcomers Atlante on Tuesday at BC Place. The 1-0 defeat likely takes the Caps out of the running to advance, as you have to … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 7