Author: Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic

Alex is a soccer journalist who covers the Vancouver Whitecaps, Canada’s National Teams and the Canadian Premier League at large. He’s also a third-year student at Ryerson University in Toronto, after having attended Simon Fraser University in Vancouver for his first year. You can find him on twitter at @AlexGangueRuzic.
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Vancouver Whitecaps shows good growth, but reverts to old habits in season-opening loss to RSL

The Vancouver Whitecaps opened their 2023 MLS season with a 2-1 loss to RSL at BC Place. Here’s a look back at what went wrong for them in this one. It was a tale of two halves for the Whitecaps.  During the first stanza, you’d be excused if you took a double take. Or rechecked your match program. Certainly most of those watching the game … Continue reading Vancouver Whitecaps shows good growth, but reverts to old habits in season-opening loss to RSL

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“It’s not the worst lesson for us to have”: League leading LAFC use narrow DC United win as fuel for ongoing playoff preparations

LAFC showed why they’re on top of the mountain in MLS right now on Tuesday.  It might not have been their most dominant performance of the season, nor the most entertaining, but at the end of the day, they got the job done, snatching a crucial 1-0 win over DC United at the Banc of California Stadium.  With that, they were able to further extend … Continue reading “It’s not the worst lesson for us to have”: League leading LAFC use narrow DC United win as fuel for ongoing playoff preparations

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The kids are alright: Vancouver Whitecaps get big WFC II boost in 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo, offering glimpse of bright future

The Vancouver Whitecaps got things done in style on Friday, nabbing a key comeback win over the Houston Dynamo. Here’s a look at how they were able to do that, with the assist of some unlikely heroes. The kids are most certainly alright for the Vancouver Whitecaps right now.  During a week in which their very youthful women’s side became inaugural champions of League 1 … Continue reading The kids are alright: Vancouver Whitecaps get big WFC II boost in 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo, offering glimpse of bright future

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“We need to be a 90-minute team”: Minnesota loss a key learning lesson for Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps fell 3-1 to Minnesota United in MLS action on Friday. Here’s a look back at what went wrong for them at BC Place. The injuries and woes continued to pile up for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday.  As a result, they suffered only their third loss in their last 11 games, falling 3-1 to a visiting Minnesota United side.  Not only that, … Continue reading “We need to be a 90-minute team”: Minnesota loss a key learning lesson for Vancouver Whitecaps

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Table Climbing: Vancouver Whitecaps keep good times rolling with late Andrés Cubas winner

The Vancouver Whitecaps maintained their hot run of form on Saturday with a win over LAFC. Here’s a look at the ‘Caps form as of late, and what’s working as they’ve vaulted to the top of the MLS form standings. Sometimes, it’s all about the result.  Of course, the process is just as important, but on some nights, it’s all about getting the job done.  … Continue reading Table Climbing: Vancouver Whitecaps keep good times rolling with late Andrés Cubas winner

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“We’re extremely happy”: After long wait, Vancouver Whitecaps are ecstatic to finally be back in Canadian Championship final

For the first time since 2018, the Vancouver Whitecaps are through to the Canadian Championship final. Here’s how they’re feeling after achieving that feat earlier this week. A lot has happened since the last time the Vancouver Whitecaps last made a final. In fact, since they last did so, coming all the way back in 2018 when they lost to Toronto FC in that edition … Continue reading “We’re extremely happy”: After long wait, Vancouver Whitecaps are ecstatic to finally be back in Canadian Championship final

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Leaving it Late (Again): Vancouver Whitecaps continue surge with late 2-1 win over RSL

The Vancouver Whitecaps took on Real Salt Lake in MLS action Saturday. Here’s our match report from that one.  There continues to be no place like home for the Vancouver Whitecaps.  Back at BC Place after a short three-game road trip, the ‘Caps picked up where they left off last time out, nabbing a late 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake, continuing their surprise push … Continue reading Leaving it Late (Again): Vancouver Whitecaps continue surge with late 2-1 win over RSL

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“It’s a boost of confidence”: Vancouver Whitecaps reach CanChamp SFs for first time since 2018 with win over Cavalry FC

The Vancouver Whitecaps were in action in cup play this Wednesday. Here is our recap from what proved to be a very entertaining Canadian Championship quarter-final for them against Cavalry. They left it late, but they eventually got the job done, finding a way to clutch up at just the right moment. As they got set for their Canadian Championship quarter-final matchup with Cavalry on … Continue reading “It’s a boost of confidence”: Vancouver Whitecaps reach CanChamp SFs for first time since 2018 with win over Cavalry FC

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“I’m very proud of the guys”: Vancouver Whitecaps cap off homestand with 2-1 win over FC Dallas

The Vancouver Whitecaps took on FC Dallas in MLS action on Wednesday night. Here is our match report from that one. It was a great way to end off the homestand for the Vancouver Whitecaps.  Having so far gotten four out of a possible six MLS points through the first two league games of what was overall a four-match homestand (the fourth match was a … Continue reading “I’m very proud of the guys”: Vancouver Whitecaps cap off homestand with 2-1 win over FC Dallas

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“We want to keep this momentum going”: Vancouver Whitecaps looking to cap off homestand on high note vs Dallas

The Vancouver Whitecaps are getting set to take on FC Dallas in MLS action on Wednesday. Here is our preview ahead of that one. The homestand is finally coming to an end.  Billed as a chance to turn around a rough start to their 2022 MLS season, this most recent four-game homestand was a huge chance for the Vancouver Whitecaps to get things back on … Continue reading “We want to keep this momentum going”: Vancouver Whitecaps looking to cap off homestand on high note vs Dallas

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