The Third Sub Episode 229: The Vanni Sartini era is over for the Whitecaps as offseason kicks off

In Episode 229 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the latest news out of the Vancouver Whitecaps, and much 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, who kicked off their offseason in a big way this week. … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 229: The Vanni Sartini era is over for the Whitecaps as offseason kicks off

Vancouver’s Coaching Gamble

The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with head coach Vanni Sartini, after a little over three years in that position with the club. It’s a decision, that at least on the surface, is a justifiable one. The Whitecaps, as currently constructed, have a finite competitive window. Their star players are either prime-aged or on the tail-end of their best footballing years, while almost all of … Continue reading Vancouver’s Coaching Gamble

The Third Sub Episode 198: Whitecaps home woes continue to start 2024

In Episode 198 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the weekend that was for the Vancouver Whitecaps, go around MLS in more in a jam-packed show.  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 MLS as the … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 198: Whitecaps home woes continue to start 2024

Coffee with the Caps, Friday December 1

Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are gearing up for a lovely weekend and that the first few hours of December are treating you well. Tis’ the season for MLS to wrap up its disciplinary investigations apparently, with the league bringing the hammer down on Vanni Sartini (and FC Cincinnati centerback Matt Miazga) for misconduct involving officiating crews. The Sartini news is not … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday December 1

The Third Sub Episode 187: Vanni Sartini suspended for 6 games, and Third Sub year-end awards

In Episode 187 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan chat about the latest news surrounding 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. To begin, they chat about the big news out of Whitecaps land at the moment, … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 187: Vanni Sartini suspended for 6 games, and Third Sub year-end awards

The Third Sub Episode 186: Whitecaps begin prep for 2024 with key roster moves

In Episode 186 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, as they began their offseason wheeling-and-dealing this past week.  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, as they begin their offseason remodeling ahead of the … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 186: Whitecaps begin prep for 2024 with key roster moves

Coffee with the Caps, Friday November 10

Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a pleasant week and are gearing up for a weekend — the first one in awhile where there won’t be a match to watch. Here’s hoping you enjoy some late fall activities instead. I stand by my pride in both the club and Vanni Sartini but figured it would be worth covering everything that has happened … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday November 10

Coffee with the Caps, Friday October 20

Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all have had an enjoyable week and that the weekend is coming into focus. Well, it’s Decision Day eve and that means you’ve just about wasted another perfectly good MLS season with us here at The Third Sub/86 Forever. This year was a bit of a risk for all of us after we were jettisoned from the SB … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday October 20

Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 30

Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope your workweek has gone well and that you all are ready for the weekend and for Canada Day festivities. In what is objectively the biggest news of the season, Vanni Sartini was true to his word and got up on stage to sing alongside Nickelback during their concert at Rogers Centre earlier this week. It is as amazing as … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 30

Third Sub Episode 159: Whitecaps get job done in CCL, but MLS frustrations continue

In Episode 159 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week of news for the Vancouver Whitecaps, who were active in both CCL and MLS action recently. 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, as they reached … Continue reading Third Sub Episode 159: Whitecaps get job done in CCL, but MLS frustrations continue