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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Whitecaps looking to use Minny goal outburst as fuel for York United Can Champ clash

It was a test of patience in the battle between the eye test and the numbers – how long would it be until the Vancouver Whitecaps would score a goal?  According to the eye test, it had felt like it’d be a long time, but if numbers were to mean anything, it felt like Vancouver was due for an offensive outburst, as frustrations mounted after … Continue reading Whitecaps looking to use Minny goal outburst as fuel for York United Can Champ clash

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Having found a defensive formula, will offensive struggles halt the Whitecaps’ growth?

There are a few ways to look at the Vancouver Whitecaps’ 0-0 draw with the Colorado Rapids at BC Place on Saturday.  If you’re a glass-half-full type of person, you’d be encouraged that it was the seventh league game in a row where the ‘Caps picked up a point, as well as the fact that it was their fourth straight clean sheet. Plus, you’d be … Continue reading Having found a defensive formula, will offensive struggles halt the Whitecaps’ growth?

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Vancouver Whitecaps show good growth, but revert 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 show good growth, but revert 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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