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Between The Sticks

Whitecaps looking to put inconsistent week behind them in time for Canadian Championship final

In a busy week, things can change quickly.  Just one week ago, the Vancouver Whitecaps were frustrated. Fresh off a strong pair of matches, as they dispatched the Seattle Sounders 2-0 at home in MLS play before brushing aside Pacific FC away 3-0 in the semi-finals of the Canadian Championship, they headed to St.Louis filled to the brim with confidence.  There, however, they fell 3-1 … Continue reading Whitecaps looking to put inconsistent week behind them in time for Canadian Championship final

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The Third Sub Episode 167: Whitecaps advance to Canadian Championship final, survive chaos of MLS schedule

In Episode 167 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into all things soccer in BC after a busy few weeks of action in the province. 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, Canadian Premier League and League 1 … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 167: Whitecaps advance to Canadian Championship final, survive chaos of MLS schedule

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Report Card: Sweet, Sweet Victory over Seattle

Saturday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps finally delivered on their potential, securing a massive three points against Cascadia foes Seattle Sounders by a score of 2-0. For all that has been made about this team’s improvement in terms of underlying numbers (I’ve been as guilty of this as anyone), it had been frustrating to see the Whitecaps sputter along only harnessing a small … Continue reading Report Card: Sweet, Sweet Victory over Seattle

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Between The Sticks

Whitecaps looking to use Minny goal outburst as fuel for York United Can Champ clash

It was a test of patience in the battle between the eye test and the numbers – how long would it be until the Vancouver Whitecaps would score a goal?  According to the eye test, it had felt like it’d be a long time, but if numbers were to mean anything, it felt like Vancouver was due for an offensive outburst, as frustrations mounted after … Continue reading Whitecaps looking to use Minny goal outburst as fuel for York United Can Champ clash

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Report Card: The Goals are Back in Town

Saturday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps broke their goal-scoring drought (and ended their shutout streak) against Minnesota United, taking away all three points by a final score of 3-2. Despite a scruffy start for the home side, overall, Vancouver played some very good attacking football in this match. Impressively, they showed far more diversity in their chance creation than we had seen for … Continue reading Report Card: The Goals are Back in Town

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The Third Sub Episode 165: Whitecaps scoring woes continue, Vancouver FC gets set for home opener, and League 1 BC is back

  In Episode 165 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things soccer in British Columbia. To begin, they dive into the latest Vancouver Whitecaps performance, as the ‘Caps hosted the Colorado Rapids at BC Place in MLS play this past weekend. There, a mixed run of form continued for the ‘Caps, as while they … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 165: Whitecaps scoring woes continue, Vancouver FC gets set for home opener, and League 1 BC is back

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The Third Sub Episode 164: Dájome gets traded, Vancouver FC nabs a 1st win, and League 1 BC gets set to return

In Episode 164 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into all things soccer in BC after a busy weekend of storylines and games for teams based in the province.  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 soccer in BC. To begin, … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 164: Dájome gets traded, Vancouver FC nabs a 1st win, and League 1 BC gets set to return

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The Third Sub Episode 162: Whitecaps CCL hopes dashed by LAFC, focus turns to MLS

In Episode 162 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan catch up on a busy week of games 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 all things Vancouver Whitecaps after a busy week for the club. To begin, they dive into … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 162: Whitecaps CCL hopes dashed by LAFC, focus turns to MLS

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Match Preview: Canadian Clash as CF Montreal face Vancouver Whitecaps

Saturday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps will kick-off against CF Montreal at 7:30PM Pacific time. The Vancouver Whitecaps are still in search of their first win in this young MLS season, and while Montreal does have a single win to their name, pretty much everything else has gone wrong for the Quebec team, as they currently sit dead-last in the East with just … Continue reading Match Preview: Canadian Clash as CF Montreal face Vancouver Whitecaps

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Eighty Six Forever, Guess the Starting XI

Guess the Starting XI – Match 6 vs. CF Montreal

Welcome back, everyone. I hope you are enjoying the new website and have found your way to this page successfully. After three straight draws in MLS play, the Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking to build some home momentum on Saturday night at BC Place against CF Montreal. At the moment, Montreal sits dead last in the East with three points from four matches, so the … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 6 vs. CF Montreal

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