Coffee with the Caps, Friday December 12

Good Friday morning, Caps fans. I hope you’re all having a lovely week and that you’re gearing up for a festive weekend and a well-deserved rest. This column was supposed to be about the roster decisions facing the Caps now that they have officially decided which options to pick up for the 2026 season. Well, you’ll get that on Monday instead, as the Caps and … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday December 12

Coffee with the Caps, Monday November 10

Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope it was a good weekend and that you have good things in store in the week ahead. Don Garber elected to make things interesting even during the break, coming to Vancouver to do a mini press tour in a bid to light a fire under PavCo to make some concessions as the team negotiates a new lease at BC … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday November 10

The Third Sub Episode 246: Whitecaps return to MLS action as CanMNT continue Gold Cup after Vancouver visit

In Episode 246 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy stretch for the Vancouver Whitecaps and the CanMNT.  Welcome back to another episode! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, the CanMNT and more. To begin, they dive into the latest with the Whitecaps, who, since … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 246: Whitecaps return to MLS action as CanMNT continue Gold Cup after Vancouver visit

What to make of Wrexham’s visit to Vancouver?

In a strange spectacle, the Vancouver Whitecaps played EFL League 1 side and Hollywood darlings Wrexham at BC Place on Saturday.  The away team in their stadium, it was hardly the sort of circumstances many are used to seeing the ‘Caps play under, however.  First, there was the surface, grass, as Wrexham had installed before the match. Then, there was the crowd, who were mostly … Continue reading What to make of Wrexham’s visit to Vancouver?

The Third Sub Episode 195: Caps come flat out of gates vs Charlotte

In Episode 195 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a mixed first MLS game of 2024 for the Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as preview what’s next for the ‘Caps. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to discuss all things Vancouver Whitecaps as they … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 195: Caps come flat out of gates vs Charlotte

The Third Sub Episode 185: Whitecaps season comes to an end in controversial fashion vs. LAFC

In Episode 185, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps and the MLS Cup Playoffs.  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 and the end of their 2023 campaign, after their recent MLS Cup Playoffs elimination at the hands of … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 185: Whitecaps season comes to an end in controversial fashion vs. LAFC

It’s all over: ‘Caps eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs after game 2 defeat to LAFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps 2023 MLS campaign came to a close on Sunday, as they fell 1-0 to LAFC in game 2 of their first-round MLS Cup playoff matchup at BC Place. After losing game 1 by a score of 5-2 a week prior, the Whitecaps were unable to force a decisive third game in their best-of-three matchup, as a 24th-minute penalty from LAFC would be … Continue reading It’s all over: ‘Caps eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs after game 2 defeat to LAFC

Third Sub Episode 180: Familiar issues crop up for ‘Caps as marathon road trip comes to an end

In Episode 180 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week for the Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as some CPL chatter. 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 and the Canadian Premier League. To begin, they take … Continue reading Third Sub Episode 180: Familiar issues crop up for ‘Caps as marathon road trip comes to an end

Vancouver Whitecaps complete League 1 BC treble with finals sweep at BC Place

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

Third Sub Episode 157: Dèja vu for Whitecaps in San Jose, and bring on the CCL Fever

In Episode 157, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, as they start to reach the first busy stretch of their still-young 2023 season. 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, as they progressed through their 2023 MLS season this … Continue reading Third Sub Episode 157: Dèja vu for Whitecaps in San Jose, and bring on the CCL Fever