Report Card: That’s No Fun
Games like Vancouver’s 3-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids are not very fun to watch and, I can assure you, not very fun to write the Report Card. But let’s try to get through it nevertheless. Yohei Takaoka: 4.0 After two important saves, including a penalty stop in the first half, Takaoka was well on his way to being the Whitecaps’ man of the match. But … Continue reading Report Card: That’s No Fun
Post Match: Rapid Disintegration
Saturday night in Commerce City, the Vancouver Whitecaps dropped the 4th of their last 5 matches in MLS play against the Colorado Rapids by a score of 3-0. As much as the losing run is a concern, I think it’s been the way they have lost those matches that has been the most troubling. If a team is simply losing out to great performances or … Continue reading Post Match: Rapid Disintegration
Match Preview: A Rocky Road Trip
Fresh from their victory over Valour FC in the Canadian Championships quarter-final, the Vancouver Whitecaps return to MLS action as they begin a 3-match road trip by travelling to Denver to face the Colorado Rapids. Despite Vancouver’s 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier in the season and the Rapids currently lying outside of the playoff places, this game will be a tough test for … Continue reading Match Preview: A Rocky Road Trip
Guess the Starting XI – Match Twenty One vs. Colorado
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps, having moved on to the semifinals in the Canadian Championship, will have to renew their focus on the MLS campagin this weekend, as they approach an away match against the Rapids at DSG Park in Commerce City. For Vancouver, all eyes will be on Seb Berhalter and Brian White, who both featured midweek but did not play the full … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Twenty One vs. Colorado
Coffee with the Caps, Friday July 11
Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are having a lovely week and that this weekend brings a well deserved break — after all, it’s hard working all five days isn’t it? It was probably not how Jesper Sorensen (and everyone else) envisioned things going but Vancouver are marching on to the semis of the Voyageurs Cup, seeing off Valour with a late goal … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday July 11
Sensible Whitecaps Transfers: Secondary Window Preview
The Vancouver Whitecaps are in the midst of their greatest MLS season ever. With the secondary transfer window opening on July 24th, they will have a chance to push themselves over the top as Supporter’s Shield and MLS Cup contenders. So I thought I would take a look at the state of the squad and where the priorities should be. An Accidental Passing of the … Continue reading Sensible Whitecaps Transfers: Secondary Window Preview
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
Post Match: Survive and Advance
The Whitecaps are moving on to the semifinals of the Canadian Championship, escaping with a 2-1 win over Valour at BC Place after a late winner from Bjorn Utvik broke the hearts of the plucky CPL side. The first half was not the ‘Caps at their best, however the introduction of Sebastian Berhalter seemed to make a goal inevitable in the second. Emmanuel Sabbi obliged, … Continue reading Post Match: Survive and Advance
The Third Sub Episode 247: Whitecaps looking to exit mid-season slump after surviving tough month of June
In Episode 247 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy period for 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, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC, League 1 BC and more. … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 247: Whitecaps looking to exit mid-season slump after surviving tough month of June
Match Preview: Valour visit Vancouver
Following Friday’s frustrating 4th of July defeat to LA Galaxy, the Vancouver Whitecaps look to recover from that setback as they host Valour FC in the second leg of their Canadian Championship quarter-final tie. The first leg back in May saw the Whitecaps need a late goal from Ali Ahmed to snatch a 2-2 draw at Princess Auto Stadium, with that, the tie is still … Continue reading Match Preview: Valour visit Vancouver