Coffee with the Caps, Friday January 9
Good Friday morning Caps fans. I hope it’s been a good week for everyone and that you’re wrapping things up at work before the weekend. It’s been an eventful week in Caps world — and not in a fun way. News dropped on Wednesday afternoon that Miami was rumored to be interested in trading/cashfering for Tristan Blackmon. Then the Miami Herald reported that it was … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday January 9
What’s next for the Whitecaps after the departure of Ali Ahmed and Jayden Nelson?
As expected, the Vancouver Whitecaps have cashed in on some key players from last season. What is perhaps less expected is that they have sold both Jayden Nelson and Ali Ahmed. So, I thought it was time to take stock of where the Whitecaps are and where they could potentially go from here. Thoughts on the Ahmed Sale Losing Ali Ahmed, in many ways, sucks. … Continue reading What’s next for the Whitecaps after the departure of Ali Ahmed and Jayden Nelson?
The Third Sub Episode 258: Whitecaps fall in MLS Cup Final, turn attention to big 2026
In Episode 258 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy period for the Vancouver Whitecaps. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps. To begin, they take a look back at the big match that occurred since … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 258: Whitecaps fall in MLS Cup Final, turn attention to big 2026
Coffee with the Caps, Monday January 5
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you are all gearing up for post holiday life and that the start of your week is going well. It appears the next major domino has fallen in the Whitecaps’ off-season, with Ali Ahmed now officially sold to Norwich City in the Championship. The exact fee isn’t yet known, but it is rumored to be around £1.4 million, which … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday January 5
Coffee with the Caps, Friday January 2
Good Friday morning Caps fans — hope you all had a great New Years and that 2026 is off to a good start. The start of the new year means a new season is, incredibly, not all that far off. The Caps will be boarding a plane for Marbella Spain before you know it. In the meantime, instead of resolutions for the club, I’m going … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday January 2
Sensible Whitecaps Transfers: Double Pivot Midfielders
It feels bewilderingly quick, but the Whitecaps are just a couple of short weeks away from reporting for their pre-season. This means that it’s time to fire up the sensible transfers machine. In this article, I will specifically be focusing on players who can play in the “2” in a 4-2-3-1. At just about every other position, the Whitecaps are two deep with players I … Continue reading Sensible Whitecaps Transfers: Double Pivot Midfielders
Revisiting our 2025 Season Predictions
I know it feels like a long time ago now, but cast your minds back to the start of the 2025 season. Vancouver Whitecaps were, frankly, in turmoil. With the club up for sale, rumours were swirling of the team relocating, and after Vanni Sartini and Stuart Armstrong departed the club, there was an expectation throughout MLS circles that a promising team was on the … Continue reading Revisiting our 2025 Season Predictions
Coffee with the Caps, Monday December 29
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a lovely start to your week and that you don’t have to work too hard in the last few days of 2025. Indeed, this is the last column of the year, which is somewhat incredible to say. This has been the most tumultuous and, ultimately, joyous season since the Whitecaps joined MLS. It almost is … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday December 29
Coffee with the Caps, Friday December 26
Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a lovely week and that your holidays have been filled with light and joy. And for those who don’t celebrate, I hope you have still found peace and rest in these days. The holiday did get me thinking about which free agent players the Whitecaps’ front office might be looking to pick up as a stocking … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday December 26
Coffee with the Caps, Monday December 22
Good Monday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a good start to what is hopefully a short work week. We hope your holiday season is treating you well. This is part two of recapping the developments from a busy last week. While the front office was busy making moves, MLS confirmed what the Caps’ fixture list will look like next season, and … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday December 22