Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a spooky Halloween and are settling in for a lovely weekend (with fewer spooks). The MLS playoffs continue apace, with the Caps returning home to take on LAFC in game two of their playoff series. They will need a win to keep their season alive and force a decisive game three. After a decent showing in … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday November 1
By Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan The Vancouver Whitecaps have advanced to the first round of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs, as they defeated the Portland Timbers 5-0 In the #8 vs #9 Wild Card match at Providence Park on Wednesday night. Led by a hat trick from captain Ryan Gauld, and supported by a one-goal, two-assist showing from fellow Scottish Designated Player Stuart Armstrong, … Continue reading Post Match: Gauld chops up the Timbers
In Episode 223 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the latest on the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC. 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 and more. To begin, there’s the latest … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 223: Whitecaps fall to LAFC to continue late season skid as Decision Day looms
By: Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan The Vancouver Whitecaps late-season slump in MLS play continued, as they fell 3-0 to the Seattle Sounders at BC Place on Wednesday. Now amid a four-game winless streak (0W-2D-2L), the Whitecaps have fallen to 7th place in the Western Conference table, just one point ahead of 8th place and two points ahead of 9th place. After pushing towards the … Continue reading Post Match: Slapped up by the Sounders
Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are having a good week and that you’re in line for a much deserved break this weekend — we all could use one. Vancouver heads into the weekend with a mostly full squad ready to take on the San Jose Earthquakes, who sit dead last in the Western Conference amid another trying year in Northern California. They … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday September 13
By: Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan Saturday night, the Vancouver Whitecaps played out a 0-0 draw with FC Dallas at BC Place. Although the match was frustrating for Vancouver in the sense that the Whitecaps failed to come away with a full three point result, it was positive in terms of how Vanni Sartini’s side dominated the match, especially while relying on so many depth … Continue reading Post Match: Missing the cherry on top
In Episode 216 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, 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 and Vancouver Rise amid a busy week for both the men’s … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 216: Whitecaps return to action after Leagues Cup break; Rise is announced as NSL name
In Episode 215 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC, as well as in League 1 BC. 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 men’s and women’s, … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 215: Whitecaps bow out of Leagues Cup but advance in W Champions Cup
Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are having a good week and are nearing a well-deserved break. It has been a busy week in Caps, as the club bowed out of the Leagues Cup with a 2-0 loss to Pumas on Wednesday. That, combined with the close of the Canadian transfer window, gives us plenty of fodder for this column. Let’s start with … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 9
By Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan Wednesday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps fell in the Round of 32 to Pumas UNAM by a final score of 2-0. As a result, that means that in the first two years of the competition, Vancouver has made it out of the group stage only to suffer a disappointing loss to a strong Liga MX side. Vancouver … Continue reading Post Match: Whitecaps still looking to level up after Leagues Cup defeat to Pumas