WFC2 has been on a bit of a tear lately. A key part of their recent good form has been Eliot Goldthorp, a 22-year-old wing-back who has registered 6 goals and 6 assists this season. Normally this is the sort of thing that would make Goldthorp a slam dunk for first-team consideration (indeed he’s already made a short leagues cup cameo). But there’s one complicating … Continue reading When is an MLSNP Player Ready?
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!
The Vancouver Whitecaps capped off a perfect League 1 BC campaign on Saturday, as they swept both the women’s and men’s finals to complete a special treble. Having also won the Juan De Fuca Plate as the League 1 BC side with the most combined women’s and men’s points, they did what Nautsa’mawt was unable to do in 2022, where they won the JDF Plate … Continue reading Vancouver Whitecaps complete League 1 BC treble with finals sweep at BC Place
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
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
TORONTO, ON – The opening round of the Canadian Championship returned with a vengeance and presented some of the most compelling storylines and performances that the competition has ever seen. While the TSS Rover’s win over Valour FC steals the national headlines, and deservingly so, there were several studded performances in the preliminary round of the competition. With that, I’ve selected my best XI of … Continue reading League 1 players among Steiner’s best XI of Canadian Championship openers
Emma Regan has pro aspirations, and League 1 BC may just help lay the groundwork for her to play in Canada. Continue reading “It’s the start:” How League 1 BC is Canada’s next step to a women’s pro league
It all starts with a dream. That dream might manifest itself in different ways. For some, it’s about one day playing in the big games. For others, it’s about one day scoring that dream goal. It can be as simple as just getting out there and smelling the freshly cut grass on a Saturday morning, or as complicated as wanting to study the nuances of … Continue reading How the TSS Rovers shares program is the latest step in club’s quest to help solve the current ‘BC Problem’ at the Canadian National Team level
The Whitecaps were better, but were not good enough for Richie Laryea and Toronto FC, losing 1-0 in MLS action Friday night at BMO Field. Continue reading A Little Better: Whitecaps improve, but are troubled again in Toronto
The TSS Rovers were once again unable to make the most of an opportunity at home, drawing 1-1 with the visiting Lane United FC from Eugene. TSS now enters the half-way point of the season with 2 wins, 2 ties and 3 losses, for a total of 8 points. The Rovers started the year with two wins at home by a combined score of 7-0. … Continue reading Rovers 1 Lane 1 – Not the Friday Fiesta Foreseen