In Episode 269 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy stretch for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise and Vancouver FC.
Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!
In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC and Vancouver Rise.
To begin, they dive into the latest out of the Whitecaps, who have gone through a bit of a rough stretch, at least by their lofty standards. Not only have they dropped some crucial points in MLS play, putting their perch atop MLS’s Western Conference standings at risk, but they were eliminated in the semi-finals of the Canadian Championship by CF Montréal, denying them the opportunity to complete a fivepeat in that tournament.
Alex and Sam look at what’s gone wrong for the Whitecaps, who have uncharacteristically struggled defensively, opening up some questions about how they can fix those problems heading into a crucial stretch of games, which include some vital six-pointers.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the city, the Vancouver Rise are in a playoff spot in the NSL table, for now – but given how their season has gone, that can change. But with an easier run-in than the Halifax Tides, destiny is in their hands, as they look to return to the playoffs and defend their 2025 crown.
Elsewhere, Vancouver FC are locked in a fascinating battle for the playoffs in CPL action, as they try to fend off a late push from FC Supra du Québec to try and reach the postseason for the first time.
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