BTS, Canadian Premier League, Other Soccer Talk, Pacific FC

Family Man: New head coach Pa-Modou Kah aiming to bring ‘family is everything’ mantra to Pacific FC

Pa-Modou Kah was offically announced as Pacific FC’s second-ever head coach on Tuesday, as he looks to advance the ‘Play Your Kids’ movement one step further on the Island. Here is what he had to say on his first day on the job. After a 3 month search, Pacific FC have found the new face of their youth movement. With rumours swirling around his potential … Continue reading Family Man: New head coach Pa-Modou Kah aiming to bring ‘family is everything’ mantra to Pacific FC

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 15, 2020January 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, MLS, Whitecaps

How Lucas Cavallini compares to the best-ever Vancouver Whitecaps strikers

The Whitecaps have not had an illustrious history when it comes to strikers, but where does Cavallini fit compare to past experiments? Continue reading How Lucas Cavallini compares to the best-ever Vancouver Whitecaps strikers

Benjamin SteinerDecember 17, 2019December 17, 20192 Comments

BTS, Canadian Premier League, Other Soccer Talk, Pacific FC

Trust the Kids: Looking at what to expect from Pacific FC's re-signed youngsters

With Pacific FC announcing the return of 6 of their core young players for the 2020 Canadian Premier League season, we take a look at what to expect from those re-signed pieces, as well as see what’s next for the Island club this offseason. The youth movement will continue to blossom on the Island in 2020. After a slow start to the offseason, Pacific FC … Continue reading Trust the Kids: Looking at what to expect from Pacific FC's re-signed youngsters

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicDecember 12, 2019December 12, 2019Leave a comment

BTS, Canadian Premier League, Other Soccer Talk

Forging his way: The flexible Elimane Cisse providing value to Forge after a unique path to CPL

After Forge’s historic CPL season, where they eventually lifted the ‘North Star Shield’ as Champions, we take a look at Elimane Cisse, the versatile Forge midfielder that we got to speak to during the finals. When things don’t go as planned, you can be excused for wanting to look back. Shortly after his team had won a hard-fought 1st leg of the Canadian Premier League … Continue reading Forging his way: The flexible Elimane Cisse providing value to Forge after a unique path to CPL

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

BTS, Columns, MLS, Other Soccer Talk, Whitecaps

Thrift Shopping: A statistical look at some MLS free agents that the Vancouver Whitecaps could sign

With the opening of the MLS Free Agent period this week, we analyze some potential names that the Vancouver Whitecaps could look at, as they aim to acquire some MLS Experience ahead of 2020. MLS’s Free Agent Period opened earlier this week, giving out of contract players aged 28 and older, with 8+ years of MLS, experience under the belt, a chance to find a … Continue reading Thrift Shopping: A statistical look at some MLS free agents that the Vancouver Whitecaps could sign

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 28, 2019November 28, 20191 Comment

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

Honour Roll: Forge and Cavalry once again steal the show at Canadian Premier League Awards

The first-ever CPL Awards ceremonies happened in Toronto on Tuesday. Here are how things broke down, with some comments from a couple of the winners, as the CPL gathered to celebrate a big first year. After a season of firsts, it was a good chance to celebrate. On a sunny afternoon in downtown Toronto, the Canadian Premier League conducted its first-ever Awards ceremony. With 6 … Continue reading Honour Roll: Forge and Cavalry once again steal the show at Canadian Premier League Awards

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 26, 2019November 26, 2019Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, European Soccer Talk, Other Soccer Talk

CanMNT Watch: Bayern’s Lewandowski steals the show in historic UCL clash between Alphonso Davies and Milan Borjan

Some Canadian Men’s soccer history was made on Tuesday, as Alphonso Davies and Milan Borjan met in Champions League play, the 1st time that two Canadians had ever faced off in the competition. A small piece of Canadian Men’s soccer history was made in Serbia. For the first time in Canadian’s Men’s National Team history, two Canadian Male players faced off in a Champions League … Continue reading CanMNT Watch: Bayern’s Lewandowski steals the show in historic UCL clash between Alphonso Davies and Milan Borjan

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 26, 2019November 26, 2019Leave a comment

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

Stats Splurge: Calculating Adjusted Save Percentage totals in the Canadian Premier League

With the release of the CPL Centre Circle DATA! this week, we decided to dive in and attempt to calculate adjusted save percentage numbers across the league, allowing us to get a better idea of who stood out in goal this season. Goalkeepers were the flavour of the day in the CPL Finals. The brand-new Canadian Premier League recently wrapped up proceedings with their first-ever … Continue reading Stats Splurge: Calculating Adjusted Save Percentage totals in the Canadian Premier League

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 25, 2019November 25, 20192 Comments

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

CPL: Forge assistant Johan Albert on the modern GK, time at Nantes and Forge’s strength in goal

Ahead of Forge’s victory over Cavalry in the CPL Finals, we spoke to Forge goalkeeper Johan Albert. Having spent over 2 decades coaching in France, he brought some interesting insight to the Hamilton-based side, and he shared some of that with us here. It’s a position with demands unlike any other. Visually, they stand out right away. Dressed in a different kit than their 10 … Continue reading CPL: Forge assistant Johan Albert on the modern GK, time at Nantes and Forge’s strength in goal

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 24, 2019November 24, 2019Leave a comment

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