Author: Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic

Alex is a soccer journalist who covers all things Canadian Soccer for OneSoccer, CanPL.ca, Northern Futból and the Third Sub. You can find him on Twitter at @AlexGangueRuzic, and on IG/Threads at @agronthecase
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Thorny Start: Montréal Roses steal the show in Vancouver Rise’s Swangard debut

Following their dream start to their NSL campaign just over a week ago at BC Place, the Vancouver Rise were unable to build on that in their second match, as they fell to the Montréal Roses at Swangard Stadium on Sunday.  In a matchup pitting the first two victors in the league’s history, it’d be the Roses who’d be able to build on their opening … Continue reading Thorny Start: Montréal Roses steal the show in Vancouver Rise’s Swangard debut

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Post Match: Another point gained in Texas

The Vancouver Whitecaps continue to pick up points on the road in MLS play this season, as they drew the Houston Dynamo 1-1 at Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday.  With that, they continued to quietly climb the Western Conference standings, now up to sixth place after amassing a record of 6W-3D-1L (21 PTS) in their last 10 games in MLS play, setting themselves up quite … Continue reading Post Match: Another point gained in Texas

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Whitecaps advance to Round of 32 of Leagues Cup with win over Club Tijuana

The Vancouver Whitecaps have advanced to the Round of 32 of the 2024 Leagues Cup, defeating Club Tijuana 3-1 at BC Place on Saturday to top their group. After going down a goal in minute nine to a goal from Tijuana’s Kevin Castañeda, a scoreline which would’ve eliminated them, the Whitecaps did well to turn things around in the second half after reaching half time … Continue reading Whitecaps advance to Round of 32 of Leagues Cup with win over Club Tijuana

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What to make of Wrexham’s visit to Vancouver?

In a strange spectacle, the Vancouver Whitecaps played EFL League 1 side and Hollywood darlings Wrexham at BC Place on Saturday.  The away team in their stadium, it was hardly the sort of circumstances many are used to seeing the ‘Caps play under, however.  First, there was the surface, grass, as Wrexham had installed before the match. Then, there was the crowd, who were mostly … Continue reading What to make of Wrexham’s visit to Vancouver?

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Three Thoughts: ‘Caps return to successful road formula in Minny win

Fresh off a surprise four-goal explosion in a 4-3 win over St.Louis on the weekend, the Vancouver Whitecaps continued to pour in the goals in midweek, picking up a crucial 3-1 road win over Minnesota United, giving them back-to-back wins for a fourth time this 2024 MLS season.  Thanks to two early goals from Brian White and Mathías Laborda, along with a late Sebastian Berhalter … Continue reading Three Thoughts: ‘Caps return to successful road formula in Minny win

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Match Preview: Whitecaps looking to find rhythm vs San Jose

Following a draw vs Charlotte at BC Place to kick off their MLS season, the Whitecaps are heading out for the first of two straight games on the road, as they get set to take on the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on Saturday. A battle of clubs both celebrating their 50th anniversary, this latest instalment of the “Third Wheel Derby” promises to be … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps looking to find rhythm vs San Jose

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Slow Start: Whitecaps kick off 2024 MLS season with sleepy 1-1 draw vs Charlotte

The Whitecaps opened their 2024 MLS season with a 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC at BC Place on Saturday, as Charlotte’s Iuri Tavares found the back of the net early before the Whitecaps responded through Ryan Raposo right before half-time, leaving both teams to split the spoils. Because of that, the Whitecaps remain with just one win in home openers since 2015 (2021 excluded), as … Continue reading Slow Start: Whitecaps kick off 2024 MLS season with sleepy 1-1 draw vs Charlotte

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Match Preview: Can the Whitecaps surprise Tigres in leg 2?

Can the 6th time be the charm? That’s the question that the Vancouver Whitecaps will look to answer on Wednesday, as they take on Tigres in the second leg of their first-round Concacaf Champions Cup tie at the famed Estadio Universitario in Monterrey. 📍 Estadio Universitario 👀 #VWFC x #ConcaChampions pic.twitter.com/hIjKc5SyRl — Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) February 13, 2024 Their second-ever visit to the stadium, … Continue reading Match Preview: Can the Whitecaps surprise Tigres in leg 2?

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Post-Game: Late Gignac magic foils positive ‘Caps performance in 1-1 draw vs Tigres

For a second, the Whitecaps had a Concacaf giant on the ropes. Up 1-0 over Tigres in the second half of their Concacaf Champions Cup tie in Langford on Wednesday, the Whitecaps had every reason to feel that their lead could’ve been even bigger, as well. Despite being up against a team that is currently tied for the Liga MX lead through 5 games of … Continue reading Post-Game: Late Gignac magic foils positive ‘Caps performance in 1-1 draw vs Tigres

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It’s all over: ‘Caps eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs after game 2 defeat to LAFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps 2023 MLS campaign came to a close on Sunday, as they fell 1-0 to LAFC in game 2 of their first-round MLS Cup playoff matchup at BC Place. After losing game 1 by a score of 5-2 a week prior, the Whitecaps were unable to force a decisive third game in their best-of-three matchup, as a 24th-minute penalty from LAFC would be … Continue reading It’s all over: ‘Caps eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs after game 2 defeat to LAFC

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