Category: Between The Sticks

Between The Sticks, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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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Between The Sticks, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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, Podcast, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

The Third Sub Episode 168: Vancouver Whitecaps win a 2nd straight Canadian Championship

In episode 168 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps after a big week for the club.  Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps (and a bit of CPL), after the Whitecaps won the Canadian … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 168: Vancouver Whitecaps win a 2nd straight Canadian Championship

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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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Between The Sticks, Canadian Premier League, League 1 BC, TSS Rovers

Soccer Sedinery: TSS Rovers seek consistency in Pacific upset attempt

TSS Rovers head coach Will Cromack isn’t sure if he’s recovered from the last celebration party. On Wednesday night on Vancouver Island, he’ll look to guide his group to yet another celebratory night as they take on Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC in the Canadian Championship quarterfinals. On April 19, the Rovers, or Pirates, as they’ve come to be known, became the first League … Continue reading Soccer Sedinery: TSS Rovers seek consistency in Pacific upset attempt

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Between The Sticks, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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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Between The Sticks, Canadian Premier League, Vancouver FC

Vancouver FC welcome the community in 1-1 draw with Cavalry

TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY, BC – Metal bleachers, a BC soccer team and a positive home opening result. For professional soccer fans in southern BC, opening matches have become a near regularity over the last 15 years. From the Vancouver Whitecaps entering MLS in 2011 at a temporary Empire Field or Pacific FC entering the CPL in 2019 with a then makeshift Westhills Stadium, inaugural games … Continue reading Vancouver FC welcome the community in 1-1 draw with Cavalry

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Between The Sticks, League 1 BC, TSS Rovers

Nautsa’mawt’s improvments and League 1 BC takeaways

VANCOUVER, BC – The first week of the League 1 BC season is in the books, and there weren’t many goals to talk about through the first eight matches. Playing doubleheaders with men’s and women’s teams as they did in the inaugural season, Harbourside FC made its debut in Nanaimo to over 1,000 fans, a League 1 BC record. Meanwhile, a short-staffed TSS Rovers men’s … Continue reading Nautsa’mawt’s improvments and League 1 BC takeaways

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Between The Sticks, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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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Between The Sticks, Podcast, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

The Third Sub Episode 164: Dájome gets traded, Vancouver FC nabs a 1st win, and League 1 BC gets set to return

In Episode 164 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into all things soccer in BC after a busy weekend of storylines and games for teams based in the province.  Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things soccer in BC. To begin, … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 164: Dájome gets traded, Vancouver FC nabs a 1st win, and League 1 BC gets set to return

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