Welcome back to the Canadian MLS Roundup for week twelve, as we take a look across the three Canadian MLS teams, assessing their form and any relevant story-lines from the week. Vancouver vs. LAFC (2-2) Rivalries between teams can form in many ways, like the derby between geographically near teams (Portland and Seattle) or between teams that are considered top of their leagues (Madrid, Barcelona). … Continue reading Canadian MLS Roundup – Week Twelve
We return to the Canadian Premier League for week five. Each week, we’ll discuss the games played the past weekend, the current league table, and the upcoming encounters, giving you a one-stop-shop where you can keep up on events and hear a bit of analysis. Cavalry vs. York (2-1) Both teams came into this with a lot on the table, York coming off a tough … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week Five
Welcome back to the Canadian MLS Roundup for week eleven, as we take a look across the three Canadian MLS teams, assessing their form and any relevant story-lines from the week. Vancouver vs. Salt Lake (2-1) This was a home game pitting a triumphant Vancouver team against Salt Lake, a team struggling after losing some key players in the off-season. The game opened with Vancouver … Continue reading Canadian MLS Roundup – Week Eleven
We return to the Canadian Premier League for week four of the new season. Each week, we’ll discuss the games played the past weekend, the current league table, and the upcoming encounters, giving you a one-stop-shop where you can keep up on events and hear a bit of analysis. Halifax vs. Valour (1-0) The Wanderers were coming off a big win, while Valour was eager … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week Four
Welcome back to the Canadian MLS Roundup for week ten, as we take a look across the three Canadian MLS teams, assessing their form and any relevant story-lines from the week. Vancouver vs. Minnesota (3-1) This was a battle of two strong teams with great defensive records and a string of good games behind them. Some solid football was guaranteed to ensue, with particular questions … Continue reading Canadian MLS Roundup – Week Ten
We return to the Canadian Premier League for week three of the new season. Each week, we’ll discuss the games played the past weekend, the current league table, and the upcoming encounters, giving you a one-stop-shop where you can keep up on events and hear a bit of analysis. Vancouver vs. Cavalry (1 – 1) The first match of the weekend was Vancouver FC smarting … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week Three
Welcome back to the Canadian MLS Roundup for week nine, as we take a look across the three Canadian MLS teams, assessing their form and any relevant story-lines from the week. Vancouver vs. St Louis (0-0) Vancouver opened with their customary strong push, though as the half wore on St Louis found their feet and contested quite well. A St. Louis goal was disallowed but … Continue reading Canadian MLS Roundup – Week Nine
We return to the Canadian Premier League for week two of the new season. Each week, I will discuss the games played the past weekend, the current league table, and the upcoming encounters, giving you a one-stop-shop where you can keep up on events and hear a bit of analysis. This was a compact week, as Valour and Cavalry did not play a game. Pacific … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week Two
Welcome back to the Canadian MLS Roundup for week eight, as we take a look across the three Canadian MLS teams, assessing their form and any relevant story-lines from the week. Vancouver vs. Austin (5-1) I had opined last week that Austin is not an easy opponent and normally I would be correct, however we live in “interesting times” as the old saying goes and … Continue reading Canadian MLS Roundup – Week Eight
Join me as we cover the Canadian Premier League in 2025! My name is Ivan Sørensen, and in 2025 I will help cover the Canadian Premier League (CPL) for The Third Sub. I hope you will join me on this journey as we chart the triumphs and trials of Canada’s own league. The CPL is a very young league, which means that it does not … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week One