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Vancouver Rise take important lead vs. Ottawa Rapid in leg 1 of NSL semi-finals

The Vancouver Rise have taken a big step towards reaching the first-ever Northern Super League final, as they defeated the Ottawa Rapid 2-1 in the first leg of their semi-final matchup at Swangard Stadium on Tuesday.  It ended up being a nervy game for the Rise, who took a 2-0 lead in the first half before letting Ottawa back into the match with a second-half … Continue reading Vancouver Rise take important lead vs. Ottawa Rapid in leg 1 of NSL semi-finals

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The Third Sub Episode 254: Whitecaps set tone in 2025 playoff debut

In Episode 254 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week for the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Vancouver Rise.  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. To begin, they dive into the latest out … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 254: Whitecaps set tone in 2025 playoff debut

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The Third Sub Episode 224: Vancouver Whitecaps get set for MLS Cup playoffs play-in vs. Portland

In Episode 224 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy weekend of action for 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 dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC and more. To … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 224: Vancouver Whitecaps get set for MLS Cup playoffs play-in vs. Portland

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Post Match: Slapped up by the Sounders

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

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The Third Sub Episode 183: Whitecaps get set to kick off playoffs vs LAFC

In Episode 183 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, CPL, CanWNT, Christine Sinclair 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, CPL and CanWNT. To begin, they dive into the latest out of … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 183: Whitecaps get set to kick off playoffs vs LAFC

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Whitecaps draw LAFC on Decision Day to book playoff matchup vs…LAFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps 2023 MLS regular season came to a close on Saturday, as they drew LAFC 1-1 at BC Place on Decision Day, in a game that featured two missed Whitecap penalties from Ryan Gauld. With that result, as well as those around them, it means that the Whitecaps finished sixth in the Western Conference, meaning they’ll play the third-place team, none other than … Continue reading Whitecaps draw LAFC on Decision Day to book playoff matchup vs…LAFC

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The Third Sub Episode 182: Vancouver Whitecaps book a playoff spot, but how high can they finish?

In Episode 182 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, CPL playoffs 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 the Canadian Premier League playoffs, as a busy October rages on. To … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 182: Vancouver Whitecaps book a playoff spot, but how high can they finish?

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The Third Sub Episode 177: Whitecaps soar into international break in good road form; CPL table tightens up

In Episode 177 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week for the Vancouver Whitecaps and the BC-based Canadian Premier League teams.  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 and the Canadian Premier League. To begin, … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 177: Whitecaps soar into international break in good road form; CPL table tightens up

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Third Sub Episode 146: Vancouver Whitecaps lose crucial ground in playoff race vs Nashville SC

In Episode 146 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a heartbreaking weekend for the club in terms of their quest to make the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast presented by Macey’s Sports! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps … Continue reading Third Sub Episode 146: Vancouver Whitecaps lose crucial ground in playoff race vs Nashville SC

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“It’s not the worst lesson for us to have”: League leading LAFC use narrow DC United win as fuel for ongoing playoff preparations

LAFC showed why they’re on top of the mountain in MLS right now on Tuesday.  It might not have been their most dominant performance of the season, nor the most entertaining, but at the end of the day, they got the job done, snatching a crucial 1-0 win over DC United at the Banc of California Stadium.  With that, they were able to further extend … Continue reading “It’s not the worst lesson for us to have”: League leading LAFC use narrow DC United win as fuel for ongoing playoff preparations

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