Guess the Starting XI – Match Nine at NYRB
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps are back on the road this week facing the New York Red Bulls. It’s an enticing match up, not only because these are two teams at the top of their conferences in the standings, but also because Brian White is making his return to his former club, with a chance to set a new goal scoring record for the … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Nine at NYRB
Coffee with the Caps, Friday April 26
Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are having a lovely week and have big weekend plans awaiting you. When Vancouver takes on New York Red Bulls on Saturday they will be doing so with a new squad member: right back/wingback Giuseppe Bovalina, who joins the Caps from Adelaide United in the A League. This has all the hallmarks of a depth signing and … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday April 26
The Third Sub Episode 202: Whitecaps win in Seattle, BC CPL teams cruise and League 1 BC is back!
In Episode 202 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC, Vancouver FC, League 1 BC, the Canadian Championship and much 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, CPL, League … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 202: Whitecaps win in Seattle, BC CPL teams cruise and League 1 BC is back!
Report Card: Red Card Chaos in Seattle
Saturday night, the Vancouver Whitecaps secured their first win against the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field since 2016. It was a memorable night for both clubs in many respects. For the Whitecaps, they seized an opportunity to re-assert their standing at the top of the Western Conference, erasing much of the disappointment felt after a crushing late-game collapse against the Galaxy at home the week … Continue reading Report Card: Red Card Chaos in Seattle
Coffee with the Caps, Monday April 22
Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all are well rested and ready for another week laid out in front of you. I’m out of town and didn’t watch Saturday’s win over Seattle but watched the highlights and, boy, is there plenty to unpack there. The Caps were able to coast to a win in no small part due to two sending offs for the … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday April 22
Post Match: Skullduggery
The Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to recapture the top spot in the Western Conference. It was a game that almost defies analysis because of how much Seattle’s two red cards affected the outcome. But I will do my best. Before the First Red Card Before the first Red Card, the game was very boring. This, in my view, is a good thing. … Continue reading Post Match: Skullduggery
Validating Performance for VFC over Visiting Wanderers
Thursday night at Willoughby Community Park, Vancouver FC went top of the Canadian Premier League table with a convincing 2-0 victory over visiting HFX Wanderers. While the season is still very young, full credit has to be given to the Eagles for their perfect start. Vancouver said all of the right things this off-season about their ambitions to be more competitive in their second season, … Continue reading Validating Performance for VFC over Visiting Wanderers
Match Preview: Whitecaps look to bounce back vs. Sounders in Cascadia clash
The Vancouver Whitecaps hit the road again, but won’t have to go far Saturday as they head down to Seattle for a Cascadia derby. The Seattle Sounders’ 2024 has not gone according to plan, sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference and having to wait a month into the season to notch their first win of the year. Injuries have hurt Seattle, with their … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps look to bounce back vs. Sounders in Cascadia clash
Guess the Starting XI – Match Eight at Seattle
Welcome back, everyone. It’s a big week for the Vancouver Whitecaps as they head down the I-5 for a clash with the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. The Sounders are not off to a great start, but they showed how dangerous they can be two weeks ago against CF Montreal in a 5-0 win. They followed up that performance with a scoreless draw on the … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Eight at Seattle
Coffee with the Caps, Friday April 19
Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are winding down your workweek and have big plans for your weekend. It is a big Cascadia derby this weekend, where the unstoppable force (a bad Seattle team) meets an immovable object (the Caps suck when playing at CenturyLink Field). Vancouver has been good on the road so far this season and will be favorites in this … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday April 19