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
The Third Sub Episode 201: Whitecaps lack cutting edge vs Galaxy; BC CPL teams start 2024 with a bang
In Episode 201 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 chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, Canadian Premier League and more. To begin, … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 201: Whitecaps lack cutting edge vs Galaxy; BC CPL teams start 2024 with a bang
Eagles Soar in Home Opener Against Valour
Sunday afternoon at Willoughby Community Park, Vancouver FC kicked off their second season with a joyous outing against visiting Valour FC, claiming all three points with four goals after the 45th minute mark, winning by a final score of 4-1. Vancouver’s first season in the Canadian Premier League was let down by all the typical pitfalls of an expansion side: Inconsistent play, roster turnover, and … Continue reading Eagles Soar in Home Opener Against Valour
Coffee with the Caps, Monday April 15
Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a lovely weekend. The weather was gorgeous and it is finally starting to feel like spring has sprung. Unfortunately, the good vibes off the pitch were not matched on it on Saturday night, with the Caps dropping their fourth and final match of the homestead to the LA Galaxy 3-1. This is a difficult match to … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday April 15