CPL Players I Would Take a Punt on (2025)

Every year, there are a lot of posts about which CPL players might make the jump to MLS. Many of these posts are, frankly, very silly. So, I am once again here to provide you with the definitive, sensible list of CPL players who are potentially interesting. This list is from a Whitecaps perspective, so it’s mostly aimed at filling positions on WFC2 where they … Continue reading CPL Players I Would Take a Punt on (2025)

Match Preview: Unbeaten Forge

Wednesday night in Hamilton, the Vancouver Whitecaps will continue their Canadian Championship journey in the first leg of a semifinal matchup against Forge FC. The Whitecaps are looking to lift the Voyageurs Cup for the 4th straight season, while Forge is looking to make history, as one of three remaining CPL teams vying to be the first to lift the domestic cup. When analyzing Bobby … Continue reading Match Preview: Unbeaten Forge

Canadian Premier League Roundup – Week Thirteen

With another two weeks of Canadian Premier League games played, and with half the season gone, I thought I would take a moment to do something a little different: Step back and get the larger picture, and perhaps ask some questions. So get your coffee and a scone and settle in. Let’s talk about the 2025 season! The big shocker I suppose was Vancouver and … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Roundup – Week Thirteen

Canadian Premier League Review – Week Twelve

As we near the season half-way mark, another weekend of CPL excitement is behind us. Did your team gain ground? Did your guy score? Pour a coffee or tea and have a read. Halifax vs. Vancouver (1-0) Much has been voiced about the current state of Vancouver, with a very difficult start to the season and open questions whether they can even contend the playoffs … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week Twelve

Canadian Premier League Review – Week Eleven

Another match day has come and gone. While the world is buzzing about Club World Cup this and Concacaf Gold Cup that, why not tuck into a bit of Canadian Premier League action before the weekend? This past week, the walkout and playing of the Canadian anthem was done with the players wearing some very pretty “One Year Out” shirts, in preparation for the World … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week Eleven

Canadian Premier League Review – Week Ten

We return to the Canadian Premier League for week ten. 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. Valour vs. Vancouver (3-1) Both teams have struggled to make gains up the standings: Valour had a tie with Pacific … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week Ten

Canadian Premier League Review – Week Nine

We return to the Canadian Premier League for week nine. 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. Forge (1-1) Every football league has its big game: A Madrid and Barcelona, or Dortmund and Bayern. If … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week Nine

Canadian Premier League Review – Week Seven

Welcome to week seven of the Canadian Premier League, as we check in on the matches played, look to the future, and examine the triumphs and heartbreaks. York vs. Valour (1-2) York and Valour have both been on a difficult runs, with defeats in their recent games as they faced off on a rainy pitch in the biting cold. The difficult conditions from the weather … Continue reading Canadian Premier League Review – Week Seven

Match Preview: The quest for four begins in Winnipeg

Tuesday night in Winnipeg, the Vancouver Whitecaps will begin their hunt for a fourth straight Canadian Championship title with a first leg match against Valour FC at Princess Auto Stadium. Under former Whitecaps assistant Phil Dos Santos, Valour are second from bottom in the CPL table, having accumulated just 4 points from 6 matches thus far, and being tied for the least goals scored (with … Continue reading Match Preview: The quest for four begins in Winnipeg

Guess the Starting XI – Can Champ vs. Valour

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will begin their Canadian Championship campaign on Tuesday night in Winnipeg, as they take on Valour FC. This could be an interesting one lineup-wise, with substantial rotation likely given the nature of the competition and the busy schedule. Match Preview: The quest for four begins in Winnipeg We will have to see how many regulars feature, and how many … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Can Champ vs. Valour