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
Vancouver Whitecaps FC

“A refocus is going to be welcomed”: Leagues Cup break comes at perfect time for Whitecaps after win over Galaxy

With a big break looming, the Vancouver Whitecaps knew that it was imperative that they went out with the best result possible.  Given that their next MLS game won’t be all the way until August 20th, as the league pauses its regular season to play out the Leagues Cup, the last thing that they wanted to do was to head into such a break on … Continue reading “A refocus is going to be welcomed”: Leagues Cup break comes at perfect time for Whitecaps after win over Galaxy

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With 2 crucial home games looming, Whitecaps remain mired in battle to exit MLS’s mushy middle

The Vancouver Whitecaps’ long-standing battle for consistency raged on this past Saturday, as they fell 3-2 to the Seattle Sounders in a topsy-turvy Cascadia derby.  Despite taking a 2-1 lead in the 72nd minute, the Whitecaps were unable to hold on for all three points the rest of the way, as the Sounders nabbed two late goals to grab the win.  Vancouver’s first home loss … Continue reading With 2 crucial home games looming, Whitecaps remain mired in battle to exit MLS’s mushy middle

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Podcast, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Third Sub Episode 170: Vancouver Whitecaps finally win an MLS road game, and Vancouver FC makes some moves

In Episode 170 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week for the Vancouver Whitecaps and the BC teams in the CPL.  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 and CPL after a busy week of … Continue reading Third Sub Episode 170: Vancouver Whitecaps finally win an MLS road game, and Vancouver FC makes some moves

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3 key storylines as the Whitecaps get set to begin second half of 2023 MLS season

The Vancouver Whitecaps capped off a four-game homestand last week, as they drew Supporters Shield leading FC Cincinnati 1-1 at BC Place, after a late Ryan Gauld penalty cancelled out a Lucho Acosta wondergoal just minutes earlier.  With that, the Whitecaps also reached the halfway mark of their MLS regular season, as they played their 17th of 34 games.  Along with a further three in … Continue reading 3 key storylines as the Whitecaps get set to begin second half of 2023 MLS season

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Between The Sticks, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Whitecaps looking to put inconsistent week behind them in time for Canadian Championship final

In a busy week, things can change quickly.  Just one week ago, the Vancouver Whitecaps were frustrated. Fresh off a strong pair of matches, as they dispatched the Seattle Sounders 2-0 at home in MLS play before brushing aside Pacific FC away 3-0 in the semi-finals of the Canadian Championship, they headed to St.Louis filled to the brim with confidence.  There, however, they fell 3-1 … Continue reading Whitecaps looking to put inconsistent week behind them in time for Canadian Championship final

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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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Other Soccer Talk

“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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