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The Third Sub Episode 262: The 2026 CCC dream is dead but the MLS show rolls on for the Whitecaps

In Episode 262 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy few weeks 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 chat about all things Vancouver Whitecaps. To begin, they take a look at the latest results for the Whitecaps, … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 262: The 2026 CCC dream is dead but the MLS show rolls on for the Whitecaps

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Between The Sticks, Coffee with the Caps, Eighty Six Forever

Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 20

Good Friday morning, Caps fans, hope you all are winding down your work week and that the weekend is coming into focus. The Caps will have one fewer competition to worry about after bowing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday night. It was always going to be a tough ask to overcome a three-goal deficit in this one. As I wrote in the … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 20

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Eighty Six Forever, Match Preview, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Match Preview: Do you Believe in Miracles?

The Vancouver Whitecaps will seek to overcome a 3-0 deficit when they head to Spokane on Wednesday for the return leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 tie against the Seattle Sounders. Things did not go as planned at BC Place for the home leg. The ‘Caps were picked apart defensively and struggled to find a foothold offensively, though some bad luck kept … Continue reading Match Preview: Do you Believe in Miracles?

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Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 13

Good Friday morning Caps fans, and happy Friday the 13th. Hopefully, there are no bad vibes for today, and you get your weekend off to a good start. It was an ugly start to the Caps’ CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal, as they laid an egg on Thursday night against Seattle in one of the sloppiest and worst performances ever under Jesper Soresnsen. The 3-0 defeat … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 13

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Eighty Six Forever, Post Match, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Continental Disappointment: Whitecaps Hand Seattle the Advantage

The Vancouver Whitecaps were embarrassed in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16, falling 3-0 to Seattle at home in a matchup that likely will doom their hopes of reaching a second straight continental final. All three Seattle goals came off sloppy moments or poor defensive organization from the ‘Caps, and while Vancouver had much of the possession, they weren’t able … Continue reading Continental Disappointment: Whitecaps Hand Seattle the Advantage

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Coffee with the Caps, Friday February 20

Good Friday morning, Caps fans, hope you all are having a lovely week and that you are gearing up for an enjoyable weekend. The first competitive match of the year didn’t quite end up the way the Whitecaps would have hoped, as they slugged it out in a 0-0 draw against Cartagines. It was a vintage CONCACAF fixture, with a well-drilled opponent content to frustrate … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday February 20

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The Third Sub Episode 260: 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps Season Preview

In Episode 260 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan help preview the Vancouver Whitecaps 2026 season.  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 ahead of the start of their 2026 campaign. To begin, they dive into the latest out … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 260: 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps Season Preview

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Match Preview: Whitecaps Open Cup Play with Tricky Costa Rica Trip

For the second straight year, the Vancouver Whitecaps will open their season with a trip to Costa Rica, as they open their CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign as Cartaginés on Wednesday. This time, the expectations for the ‘Caps in this competition will be somewhat different, going from “happy to be here” to believing that they will be a genuine threat to win CCC after their trip … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps Open Cup Play with Tricky Costa Rica Trip

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Coffee with the Caps, Monday February 16

Good Monday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are well rested and are getting ready for the week ahead. Apologies for the delayed post, as I was traveling this morning. The Whitecaps will be back in action Wednesday against Cartagines, marking the second year in a row they open up their CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign with a trip to Costa Rica. Last time worked … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday February 16

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Vancouver Rise Academy caps off 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup with big 8-0 win 

The Vancouver Rise Academy capped off their participation in the 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup on a high note, as they defeated El Salvador side Alianza FC 8-0 at Willoughby Community Park on Thursday.  Thanks to that, they avoided finishing bottom of their five-team group, doing well to hold their own as a team mostly filled with players from the academy and the Rise’s League … Continue reading Vancouver Rise Academy caps off 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup with big 8-0 win 

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