Flurry of Action: Erice gone, Didic and Gutierrez in, what's it all mean for the Vancouver Whitecaps?

With the Vancouver Whitecaps keeping busy this week, bringing in 2 players, while shuffling one out, we analyze the 3 moves for the club, as they ramp up their activity heading into the start of their MLS preseason. Much like the snow that dogged the lower mainland recently, the moves seemed to come in a flurry of action in Vancouver late this week. The start … Continue reading Flurry of Action: Erice gone, Didic and Gutierrez in, what's it all mean for the Vancouver Whitecaps?

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 17, 2020January 17, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, Men's, Pre-Game

Iced out: Quick lapse costs Canada’s Men’s National Team dearly in 1-0 loss to Iceland

In their 3rd match of this January ‘Camp Poutine’, Canada was unable to match the offensive output they showed during their first two matches, as they fell by a score of 1-0 to Iceland. Here are how things went down in California. In a 90 minute game, sometimes pockets of 5 seconds can make all the difference. Just ask Canada, whos race towards the Hexagonal … Continue reading Iced out: Quick lapse costs Canada’s Men’s National Team dearly in 1-0 loss to Iceland

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 15, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Other Soccer Talk

Sources: Cavalry FC’s Joel Waterman moving to Montreal Impact in a historic move for CPL

Joel Waterman has been sold to the Montreal Impact, BTSVancity has learned. The 6’2” centre back is close to reaching an agreement with the MLS-side, multiple sources have indicated to BTS, which would mark another landmark move for the Canadian Premier League. Waterman was drafted by Cavalry in last year’s USports Draft out of Trinity Western University, and quickly became a foundation of their inaugural … Continue reading Sources: Cavalry FC’s Joel Waterman moving to Montreal Impact in a historic move for CPL

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 13, 2020January 13, 20203 Comments

BTS, Canada Soccer, Men's, Post-Game

Double Vision: Canada Men’s National Team beats Barbados 4-1 for the 2nd time this week

Canada got their 2020 slate of games off to a positive start this week, as they beat Barbados in a pair of back-to-back games down in California. Here is our report from the 2nd of those 2 games. The games may have been different, but the results would eventually prove to be the same. After a tough loss against the US to end off 2019, … Continue reading Double Vision: Canada Men’s National Team beats Barbados 4-1 for the 2nd time this week

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 10, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, Columns, Men's

CanMNT Chalkboard Talk: 3 tactical ideas Canada Soccer should carry over from 2019 to 2020

With Canada Soccer’s 2020 Men’s National team slate kicking off with a victory over Barbados this week, we look at some tactical ideas that they should carry over from 2019 to 2020, as they look to take the next step and join the elite of CONCACAF. In international football, tactics are a good way to offset deficiencies in talent throughout a team’s squad. Over the … Continue reading CanMNT Chalkboard Talk: 3 tactical ideas Canada Soccer should carry over from 2019 to 2020

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 9, 2020January 9, 20202 Comments

BTS, Canada Soccer, Columns, Men's, Pre-Game

Ranking Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team squad ahead of January’s ‘Camp Poutine’ by ‘Surprise Rating’

With Canada Soccer releasing their list of 26 players to face Barbados and Iceland next week, we break things down by ‘Surprise Ranking’ while also doing some research into how these players have fared leading into what is expected to be a busy camp for Les Rouges. It’s a new year, and with it comes some fresh faces. Canada’s Men’s National team released their latest … Continue reading Ranking Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team squad ahead of January’s ‘Camp Poutine’ by ‘Surprise Rating’

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 6, 2020January 5, 20201 Comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, Columns, Men's

Dream-Chasing: How Canada Soccer's January games affect their Olympic squad and Hex hopes

With Canada Soccer releasing their squad for the upcoming January Men’s National Team friendlies, which now include a pair of clashes against Barbados, we look at how those games affect their Hex chances, and how this camp will be important for Olympic qualifiers, which are later in 2020. It promises to be a busy start to the new year for Canada Soccer. After news came … Continue reading Dream-Chasing: How Canada Soccer's January games affect their Olympic squad and Hex hopes

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 3, 2020January 3, 20203 Comments

BTS, Canada Soccer, Columns, Whitecaps

In the Ozone: Seeing if a Vancouver Whitecaps move for Jonathan Osorio could make sense

Given the obvious links between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Jonathan Osorio, along with the recent Nicolas Benezet situation, we look to see if there could be a fit for either player in Vancouver, as the Whitecaps could look to take them off of their rivals. Sometimes to get better, you must poach from the competition. This MLS offseason, the Vancouver Whitecaps have the option to … Continue reading In the Ozone: Seeing if a Vancouver Whitecaps move for Jonathan Osorio could make sense

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 3, 2020January 2, 20201 Comment

BTS, Columns, Whitecaps

The Inbeom Factor: How the Whitecaps can get the best out of Inbeom Hwang this year

When thinking about Vancouver’s lineup for this upcoming season, Inbeom Hwang stands out as a key piece of the puzzle to Vancouver’s success, as he will likely be the one to occupy that central #8 role. The South Korean had a whirlwind of a first season with the Whitecaps. At just 22 years old, Inbeom ventured to North America. For Inbeom, this move meant a … Continue reading The Inbeom Factor: How the Whitecaps can get the best out of Inbeom Hwang this year

Bryan WoodwardDecember 30, 2019December 30, 2019Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, Columns, Men's

California Dreaming: What to make of Canada Soccer’s impending friendly against Iceland

With Canada Soccer’s most recent friendly announcement, confirming that Canada will play Iceland in an exhibition match next month, we break down why this game is important, why Canada has a chance and also explore why we might see some more January Canada Soccer content announced soon. They left it late, but it’s finally here, and that’s good news for Canada Soccer fans. On Monday … Continue reading California Dreaming: What to make of Canada Soccer’s impending friendly against Iceland

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicDecember 30, 2019December 30, 20192 Comments

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Category: Canada Soccer

Flurry of Action: Erice gone, Didic and Gutierrez in, what's it all mean for the Vancouver Whitecaps?

Iced out: Quick lapse costs Canada’s Men’s National Team dearly in 1-0 loss to Iceland

Sources: Cavalry FC’s Joel Waterman moving to Montreal Impact in a historic move for CPL

Double Vision: Canada Men’s National Team beats Barbados 4-1 for the 2nd time this week

CanMNT Chalkboard Talk: 3 tactical ideas Canada Soccer should carry over from 2019 to 2020

Ranking Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team squad ahead of January’s ‘Camp Poutine’ by ‘Surprise Rating’

Dream-Chasing: How Canada Soccer's January games affect their Olympic squad and Hex hopes

In the Ozone: Seeing if a Vancouver Whitecaps move for Jonathan Osorio could make sense

The Inbeom Factor: How the Whitecaps can get the best out of Inbeom Hwang this year

California Dreaming: What to make of Canada Soccer’s impending friendly against Iceland

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