Vancouver Rise crowned as inaugural NSL champions after dramatic comeback vs. AFC Toronto

The Vancouver Rise have finished off their inaugural Northern Super League campaign with a bang, as they lifted the Diana B. Matheson Cup as NSL champions at BMO Field on Saturday.  After a solid regular season campaign, one that saw them finish tied for second place with the Ottawa Rapid on 39 points, the Rise built on that in a big way in the playoffs.  … Continue reading Vancouver Rise crowned as inaugural NSL champions after dramatic comeback vs. AFC Toronto

Coffee with the Caps, Monday November 17

Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all are well rested and having a good start to your week. The Vancouver Rise set the tone for a big week of soccer in the city, capturing the inaugural Northern Super League title with a 2-1 win over AFC Toronto on Saturday. Even before the win on Saturday, the inaugural season was a win for the Rise, … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday November 17

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

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

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 

The Third Sub Episode 252: Whitecaps win the CanChamp; set their eyes on MLS Cup

In Episode 252 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Vancouver Rise and more.  Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, to dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Vancouver Rise and more. To begin, they start with the latest out … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 252: Whitecaps win the CanChamp; set their eyes on MLS Cup

Vancouver Rise fall 3-0 to Ottawa Rapid in last home match of regular season

The Vancouver Rise’s hopes of finishing first in the Northern Super League table took a big hit on Saturday, as they fell 3-0 to the Ottawa Rapid at Swangard Stadium.  After suffering a tough 7-0 loss away to AFC Toronto last weekend, one that snapped an eight-game unbeaten run for the Rise, their troubles continued in this game, as they lost back-to-back games for the … Continue reading Vancouver Rise fall 3-0 to Ottawa Rapid in last home match of regular season

The Third Sub Episode 250: Whitecaps getting set for stretch run of 2025 campaign

In Episode 250 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC 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, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC and … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 250: Whitecaps getting set for stretch run of 2025 campaign

The Third Sub Episode 249: Thomas Müller joins the Vancouver Whitecaps?!?

In Episode 249 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC 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 dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 249: Thomas Müller joins the Vancouver Whitecaps?!?

The Third Sub Episode 248: The story of the 2025 Whitecaps takes a few more wild turns; Rise FC find form at key time

In Episode 248 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy stretch for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC 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, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC and … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 248: The story of the 2025 Whitecaps takes a few more wild turns; Rise FC find form at key time