Road Woes Continue for VFC

Another Friday night matchup saw Vancouver Football Club travel to ATCO Field to take on Cavalry Football Club. The match would finish 3-1 in favour of Cavalry, as they remain undefeated against the Langley based club. It was match day #4 in the CPL, and it was a chance at redemption for VFC. Coming into this game, Vancouver was trying to turn the page after … Continue reading Road Woes Continue for VFC

The Third Sub Episode 202: Whitecaps win in Seattle, BC CPL teams cruise and League 1 BC is back!

In Episode 202 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC, Vancouver FC, League 1 BC, the Canadian Championship and much more in a jam-packed show.  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, CPL, League … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 202: Whitecaps win in Seattle, BC CPL teams cruise and League 1 BC is back!

Validating Performance for VFC over Visiting Wanderers

Thursday night at Willoughby Community Park, Vancouver FC went top of the Canadian Premier League table with a convincing 2-0 victory over visiting HFX Wanderers. While the season is still very young, full credit has to be given to the Eagles for their perfect start. Vancouver said all of the right things this off-season about their ambitions to be more competitive in their second season, … Continue reading Validating Performance for VFC over Visiting Wanderers

The Third Sub Episode 201: Whitecaps lack cutting edge vs Galaxy; BC CPL teams start 2024 with a bang

In Episode 201 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy weekend of action for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC.  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, MLS, Canadian Premier League and more. To begin, … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 201: Whitecaps lack cutting edge vs Galaxy; BC CPL teams start 2024 with a bang

Eagles Soar in Home Opener Against Valour

Sunday afternoon at Willoughby Community Park, Vancouver FC kicked off their second season with a joyous outing against visiting Valour FC, claiming all three points with four goals after the 45th minute mark, winning by a final score of 4-1. Vancouver’s first season in the Canadian Premier League was let down by all the typical pitfalls of an expansion side: Inconsistent play, roster turnover, and … Continue reading Eagles Soar in Home Opener Against Valour

The Third Sub Episode 200: Whitecaps stay hot vs TFC + 2024 CPL season preview

In Episode 200, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the latest surrounding the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC and more.  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, MLS, the Canadian Premier League and more. To begin, they dive into the latest out … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 200: Whitecaps stay hot vs TFC + 2024 CPL season preview

CPL Players I Would Take a Punt on

Every year there is a lot of speculation about which Canadian Premier League players might make the jump to MLS. In the past, I have argued for a fairly conservative approach to CPL signings. The league hasn’t existed for very long and, although the sample of players has moved up a level, I still feel it’s not totally clear how we should evaluate CPL achievements. … Continue reading CPL Players I Would Take a Punt on

Pacific march on, but what are their chances going forward?

“We Are Back!” Was the cry from James Merriman while being interviewed at the end of the match, as his side won on the road in Halifax. The victory made it two 1-0 wins in the space of three days, a dramatic change in Pacific’s fortunes: from a team who had struggled at the end of the regular season, limping into the playoffs, to a … Continue reading Pacific march on, but what are their chances going forward?

Possible Targets this off-season for Vancouver FC

Vancouver FC’s first CPL campaign has just come to an end, with a 2-1 defeat at home to York United on the final day of the season. With their inaugural year now in the rear-view mirror, the question turns towards what this team can learn from all the experiences they have amassed, as well as where they still need to seek continued improvements in the … Continue reading Possible Targets this off-season for Vancouver FC