Options Aplenty: Vancouver Whitecaps get ball rolling on 2020 offseason with latest roster announcements

As expected, the Vancouver Whitecaps released some roster news on Monday, as they confirmed the return of 7 players for 2021, along with the release of 2 others, with a few ‘Caps still remaining in negotiations. Here is what we took away from that news, along with some information from Sporting Director Axel Schuster, who spoke to reporters on Monday. Change is on the horizon. … Continue reading Options Aplenty: Vancouver Whitecaps get ball rolling on 2020 offseason with latest roster announcements

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 30, 2020November 30, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, MLS, Podcast, Whitecaps

The Third Sub Episode 64: MLS’s growing reputation and the transfer valuation process (Ft: Manuel Veth)

In the 64th episode of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan are joined by Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt, as they dive into a wide-ranging conversation about North American soccer. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In their latest episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time joined by Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt! First, they dive into … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 64: MLS’s growing reputation and the transfer valuation process (Ft: Manuel Veth)

Between The SticksNovember 26, 2020November 26, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Columns, Whitecaps

Starting the Tank: After a tough debut MLS season, could Lucas Cavallini be primed for a 2021 breakout?

It was far from the ideal debut season for the Vancouver Whitecaps’ most-expensive signing, Lucas Cavallini, but as we look at in this piece, things weren’t all that bad this year, suggesting a strong 2021 could be on the cards for the Canadian international. Nearly a year ago, the ‘Caps splashed the cash. After some not-so-secret negotiations that had supposedly started months earlier, the Vancouver … Continue reading Starting the Tank: After a tough debut MLS season, could Lucas Cavallini be primed for a 2021 breakout?

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Interviews, Whitecaps

Back for More: Whitecaps keeper Maxime Crepeau excited for 2021 return after ‘up and down’ 2020 campaign

After excelling in goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2019, Maxime Crepeau suffered a set back with a season-ending hand injury in 2020. As he gets set to return in 2021, here’s what he had to say during his year-end media availability, with the ‘Caps surely set to receive a big boost in goal with the return of their 2019 MVP. It was far from … Continue reading Back for More: Whitecaps keeper Maxime Crepeau excited for 2021 return after ‘up and down’ 2020 campaign

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 19, 2020November 19, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Podcast, Whitecaps

The Third Sub Episode 63: Presenting the inaugural Third Sub End of Season Award Show

In the 63rd episode of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into their first-ever Third Sub End of Season Award Show, as they hand out some hardware to the Vancouver Whitecaps now that their 2020 MLS season has concluded. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 63: Presenting the inaugural Third Sub End of Season Award Show

Between The SticksNovember 16, 2020November 16, 2020Leave a comment

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The Third Sub Episode 62: Analyzing the Vancouver Whitecaps year-end media availability

In episode 62 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the Vancouver Whitecaps year-end media availability, sharing some of what stood out from the ‘Caps final press conference of the 2020 season. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to talk about the Vancouver Whitecaps … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 62: Analyzing the Vancouver Whitecaps year-end media availability

Between The SticksNovember 14, 2020November 14, 20202 Comments

BTS, Columns, Whitecaps

Staying the Course: Heading into another crucial offseason, Vancouver Whitecaps hoping to prove that things are different this time

The Vancouver Whitecaps held their year-end media availabilities on Thursday, as they took time to answer questions about this past season and the upcoming offseason. Here is what stood out from that, as they get set to go into an important transfer window for this club. You can be excused if you’ve heard this story before. For the third straight offseason, the Vancouver Whitecaps are … Continue reading Staying the Course: Heading into another crucial offseason, Vancouver Whitecaps hoping to prove that things are different this time

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 13, 2020November 13, 20202 Comments

BTS, Podcast, Whitecaps

The Third Sub Episode 61: The Vancouver Whitecaps finish on a high versus Galaxy

In the 61st episode of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the last Vancouver Whitecaps game of 2020, a win over the LA Galaxy, before tucking into some other important MLS and Canadian Soccer headlines from this past weekend. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 61: The Vancouver Whitecaps finish on a high versus Galaxy

Between The SticksNovember 10, 2020November 10, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Post-Game, Whitecaps

Strong Finish: Vancouver Whitecaps cap wild 2020 with dominant win over 10 men Galaxy

Despite having the disappointment of missing out of the playoffs ahead of this one, the Vancouver Whitecaps finished off their year on a strong note on Sunday, as they beat the LA Galaxy 3-0 on Decision Day. Here is our report from that one, as for the last time this year, we recap the match that was for the ‘Caps. At the very least, they … Continue reading Strong Finish: Vancouver Whitecaps cap wild 2020 with dominant win over 10 men Galaxy

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 8, 2020November 8, 2020Leave a comment

BTS, Pre-Game, Whitecaps

The Last Hurrah: ‘Focused’ Vancouver Whitecaps looking to finish tough 2020 season with win over Galaxy(Preview #23)

The Vancouver Whitecaps conclude their 2020 MLS season on Sunday, as they take on the LA Galaxy on ‘Decision Day’. Here is our preview ahead of that one, as the ‘Caps look to make the most of a dead-rubber match between two already-eliminated teams. While it might not be the finale that they envisioned, the end is here. After a gruelling few months of MLS … Continue reading The Last Hurrah: ‘Focused’ Vancouver Whitecaps looking to finish tough 2020 season with win over Galaxy(Preview #23)

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 7, 2020November 7, 2020Leave a comment

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