The Third Sub Episode 23: Previewing the 3 Vancouver Whitecaps MLS is Back opponents

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In this 23rd episode, Alex and Sam are back, this time joined by a full complement of guests, who join the show to help them preview the Vancouver Whitecaps 3 opponents throughout Group B at MLS is Back. To kick things off, they’re joined by Alicia Rodriguez of SB Nation in California, who covers all … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 23: Previewing the 3 Vancouver Whitecaps MLS is Back opponents

Between The SticksJuly 14, 2020July 14, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Canadian Premier League, Pacific FC

‘I want to score more’: After breakout 2019 season, Pacific FC’s Terran Campbell looking for 2020 encore

As the Canadian Premier League slowly starts to return to training, in preparation of a potential return, we got the chance to speak with Pacific FC forward Terran Campbell, as he took the time to chat with us about his breakout 2019 season, his goals for the future, the CPL, Black Lives Matter and more. Here is that interview, as we get a chance to … Continue reading ‘I want to score more’: After breakout 2019 season, Pacific FC’s Terran Campbell looking for 2020 encore

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Columns, MLS, Whitecaps

Second ‘Caps Thoughts: The MLS is Back bubble might pop. Could the concerns have been avoided?

In this latest edition of Second ‘Caps Thoughts, our column for all things Whitecaps and MLS, we take a look at the impact that rushing things have had on the MLS is Back bubble, the ‘Caps prudent roster decisions for that tournament, and what the CPL could learn from this. After what has felt like a month of sprinting, the MLS is Back tournament has … Continue reading Second ‘Caps Thoughts: The MLS is Back bubble might pop. Could the concerns have been avoided?

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJuly 7, 2020July 7, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Canadian Premier League, MLS, Podcast, Whitecaps

The Third Sub Episode 21: The ‘Caps Orlando question and a look inside MLS’s bubble (Feat: J.J. Adams)

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! For this 21st episode, Alex and Sam are joined by J.J. Adams of Postmedia, who stopped by the podcast to chat some Whitecaps and MLS. To kick things off, they take a look at the latest Whitecaps news ahead of the MLS is Back tournament, which is now slated to kick off less than a … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 21: The ‘Caps Orlando question and a look inside MLS’s bubble (Feat: J.J. Adams)

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJuly 3, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Other Soccer Talk, Podcast, Whitecaps

The Third Sub Episode 20: Whitecaps Schedule news, the future of USports and the CPL Draft (Feat: Ben Steiner)

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In this special episode, number 20, Alex and Sam are joined by BTS’s own Ben Steiner, who is also the founder of 49Sport (https://49-sport.com/), a website covering all things USports in Canada, to chat MLS, USports and CPL soccer. So to kick things off, they dive straight into the latest Vancouver Whitecaps news, starting off … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 20: Whitecaps Schedule news, the future of USports and the CPL Draft (Feat: Ben Steiner)

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, MLS, Podcast, Whitecaps

The Third Sub Episode 18: Breaking down the MLS’s ‘Return to Play’ tournament

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, this time to discuss the return of MLS! With the news that the North American soccer circuit is planning to return next month in Orlando, they take a look at the positives and negatives of this ‘Return to Play’ tournament, both from a competitive and health protocol … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 18: Breaking down the MLS’s ‘Return to Play’ tournament

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Columns, MLS, Whitecaps

Comeback Season: MLS is back, and ‘Caps are more than happy to take ‘opportunity’, despite concerns

The Major League of Soccer announced its return-to-play plan on Wednesday, paving the way for a tournament in Orlando next month, making the MLS the first major male sports league to return in North America. Here is a look at what we took away from that announcement, along with how it affects the Vancouver Whitecaps, who have started preparing for this tournament in earnest. After … Continue reading Comeback Season: MLS is back, and ‘Caps are more than happy to take ‘opportunity’, despite concerns

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJune 11, 2020June 10, 20203 Comments

BTS, MLS, Podcast, Whitecaps

The Third Sub Episode 17: MLS is back, CPL not far away, applauding players supporting Black Lives Matter and more

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to talk about some loaded subjects in both the North American and European soccer scene. First, they take a look at MLS’s return to play strategy, which only materialized after intense negotiations, during which the MLSPA and MLS’s owners butted heads on a myriad … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 17: MLS is back, CPL not far away, applauding players supporting Black Lives Matter and more

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, MLS, Other Soccer Talk, Podcast, Whitecaps

The Third Sub Episode 16: Breaking down the impending returns of the MLS, CPL and NWSL

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, this time to discuss the American and Canadian soccer scene as a whole, as various leagues within the two countries prepare for a return. They start with a look at the MLS plan for a return, with Orlando remaining as the likely hub city solution there, before shifting … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 16: Breaking down the impending returns of the MLS, CPL and NWSL

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicMay 28, 2020May 28, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Other Soccer Talk, Podcast

The Third Sub Episode 15: The Bundesliga returns, CPL considering hub solution, MLS as well

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In this episode, Alex and Sam kick things off with a look at their impressions of the Bundesliga’s return, and how they thought the games that they saw this weekend went. Could it be a template for other leagues to follow? It will depend on a multitude of factors, but the early returns look positive. … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 15: The Bundesliga returns, CPL considering hub solution, MLS as well

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020Leave a comment

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