“It’s not the worst lesson for us to have”: League leading LAFC use narrow DC United win as fuel for ongoing playoff preparations

LAFC showed why they’re on top of the mountain in MLS right now on Tuesday.  It might not have been their most dominant performance of the season, nor the most entertaining, but at the end of the day, they got the job done, snatching a crucial 1-0 win over DC United at the Banc of California Stadium.  With that, they were able to further extend … Continue reading “It’s not the worst lesson for us to have”: League leading LAFC use narrow DC United win as fuel for ongoing playoff preparations

Third Sub Episode 133: Whitecaps get week off, get set for TFC

In Episode 133 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into another busy week of Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS news. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast presented by Macey’s Sports! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS after a busy week of news. … Continue reading Third Sub Episode 133: Whitecaps get week off, get set for TFC

A task too tall: Lacking the goals, CF Montréal bows out of Champions League against Cruz Azul at the quarter-final stage 

CF Montreal continued their journey through the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League versus Cruz Azul on Wednesday. Here is our match report from that one. Cruz Azul made the trip to Montreal on Wednesday for the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League clash.  The Mexican side came in with a 1-0 advantage in the tie, thanks to Uriel Antuna’s goal one week prior in Mexico … Continue reading A task too tall: Lacking the goals, CF Montréal bows out of Champions League against Cruz Azul at the quarter-final stage 

“I’m happy with the result” CF Montreal erases Santos Laguna heartbreak with commanding 3-0 win to advance to Champions League quarter-finals

CF Montreal took on Santos Laguna in the 2nd leg of their CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 action on Wednesday. Here’s our report from that one.  Revenge was on the menu in Montreal on Wednesday.  Facing off against a Santos Laguna side that once broke their hearts in the CONCACAF Champions League over a decade ago, CF Montreal were looking to avenge those demons … Continue reading “I’m happy with the result” CF Montreal erases Santos Laguna heartbreak with commanding 3-0 win to advance to Champions League quarter-finals

“We showed a lot of fight today”: Despite heartbreak, Forge FC puts up valiant effort in 1-0 loss to Cruz Azul to kick off maiden Champions League voyage

In a massive moment for Canadian soccer, Forge FC took on Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions League action at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Wednesday. Here is our recap from that one.  No matter what happened, you just knew that it was going to be a massive moment for Canadian soccer.  As Forge FC kicked off their maiden voyage in the CONCACAF Champions League … Continue reading “We showed a lot of fight today”: Despite heartbreak, Forge FC puts up valiant effort in 1-0 loss to Cruz Azul to kick off maiden Champions League voyage

Finishing in Style: The “Festival City” celebrates again as Quioto gives CF Montréal an 11th Voyageurs Cup

CF Montréal overcame Toronto FC thanks to a second half Romell Quioto goal to top their rivals in the 2021 Canadian Championship final on Sunday at Stade Saputo. Here’s our recap of the match, and the tournament. The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted sports all over the world, but while most tournaments have been able to resume with mostly regular schedules, the Canadian Championship still hasn’t … Continue reading Finishing in Style: The “Festival City” celebrates again as Quioto gives CF Montréal an 11th Voyageurs Cup

Magic of the Cup: Canadian Championship quarter-finals wrap up with a bang, setting up 2 intriguing semi-finals

The 2021 Canadian Championship rolled on this week, as the quarter-finals wrapped up with a bang. In this, we recap those 4 quarter-finals, before looking ahead to what awaits us in the semi-finals.  It was quite the day for Canadian Soccer.  3 games, spaced out over a span of just over 7.5 hours, played to determine who would become 3 of the 4 semi-finalists in … Continue reading Magic of the Cup: Canadian Championship quarter-finals wrap up with a bang, setting up 2 intriguing semi-finals

Into the Octagon: An in-depth preview of the ‘Octagonal’, the final round of CONCACAF’s World Cup qualifiers

On Thursday, the final round of CONCACAF’s World Cup qualifiers, the ‘Octagonal’, kicks off. Here’s our in-depth preview of that ahead of then. Let’s get ready to rumble.  After a summer of waiting, the ‘Octagonal’, the final round of CONCACAF’s World Cup qualifiers, is set to officially kick off later this week.  On Thursday, September 2nd, 8 of CONCACAF’s finest will take the field to … Continue reading Into the Octagon: An in-depth preview of the ‘Octagonal’, the final round of CONCACAF’s World Cup qualifiers