Third Sub Episode 134: Whitecaps (mostly) take care of business in crucial week of home games

In Episode 134 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week of Vancouver Whitecaps action in a jam-packed episode. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast presented by Macey’s Sports! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps and more. To start, they dive right … Continue reading Third Sub Episode 134: Whitecaps (mostly) take care of business in crucial week of home games

Between The SticksMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, Columns, Men's

Analyzing the CanMNT’s 2022 World Cup group stage opponents, Belgium, Croatia and Morocco

The CanMNT officially found out their opponents for the 2022 World Cup on Friday thanks to the World Cup draw. Here is our analysis of that draw. Not only do they have a ticket there, but they have dates and 3 opponents now. Because of that, it feels like the CanMNT can really officially start planning their journey to the 2022 men’s World Cup now, … Continue reading Analyzing the CanMNT’s 2022 World Cup group stage opponents, Belgium, Croatia and Morocco

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicApril 1, 2022April 1, 2022Leave a comment

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

“We’re finishing strong”: Despite early World Cup qualification, the CanMNT looking to finish Octo on high note vs Panama

Fresh off of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, the CanMNT takes on Panama in the final game of the ‘Octagonal’ on Wednesday. Here is our preview ahead of that one. The party might’ve already happened, but the job isn’t fully done yet. Of course, the CanMNT had every reason to want to celebrate these past two days, as they continued to soak in the … Continue reading “We’re finishing strong”: Despite early World Cup qualification, the CanMNT looking to finish Octo on high note vs Panama

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicMarch 29, 2022March 29, 2022Leave a comment

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

“It’s a dream come true”: The CanMNT books spot at 2022 World Cup in style with 4-0 win over Jamaica at BMO Field

The CanMNT accomplished a dream 36 years in the making on Sunday – book a spot at the World Cup, something that they achieved with a 4-0 win over Jamaica at BMO Field. Here’s our match report from that one. It almost feels surreal. Yet, it happened. Somehow, someway, the CanMNT are going to play in the 2022 FIFA men’s World Cup in Qatar later … Continue reading “It’s a dream come true”: The CanMNT books spot at 2022 World Cup in style with 4-0 win over Jamaica at BMO Field

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicMarch 27, 2022March 27, 2022Leave a comment

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

“We have to live in the moment”: The CanMNT are ready for stiff Costa Rican test as they look to snap 36-year World Cup drought Thursday

The CanMNT is getting set to kick off their March World Cup qualifying window with a match against Costa Rica on Thursday, a game in which they can book their ticket to the 2022 Men’s World Cup. Ahead of then, here’s a look at how they’re feeling about that, as they get set for a game of a lifetime down in San Jose, Costa Rica. … Continue reading “We have to live in the moment”: The CanMNT are ready for stiff Costa Rican test as they look to snap 36-year World Cup drought Thursday

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicMarch 23, 2022March 23, 2022Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, Men's, Podcast

The Third Sub Episode 128: Previewing a crucial final Octo World Cup qualifying window for the CanMNT

In Episode 128 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into yet all things CanMNT ahead of a huge March World Cup qualifying window for them. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast presented by Macey’s Sports! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things CanMNT, as Canada gets set for … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 128: Previewing a crucial final Octo World Cup qualifying window for the CanMNT

Between The SticksMarch 22, 2022March 22, 2022Leave a comment

BTS, Podcast, Post-Game, Pre-Game, Whitecaps

The Third Sub Episode 126: Vancouver Whitecaps find improvement in home opener, get set for Houston

In Episode 126 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week of Vancouver Whitecaps news, as their 2022 MLS season continues here. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast presented by Macey’s Sports! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps as they continue their … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 126: Vancouver Whitecaps find improvement in home opener, get set for Houston

Between The SticksMarch 10, 2022March 10, 2022Leave a comment

BTS, Other Soccer Talk

“I’m happy with the result” CF Montreal erases Santos Laguna heartbreak with commanding 3-0 win to advance to Champions League quarter-finals

CF Montreal took on Santos Laguna in the 2nd leg of their CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 action on Wednesday. Here’s our report from that one. Revenge was on the menu in Montreal on Wednesday. Facing off against a Santos Laguna side that once broke their hearts in the CONCACAF Champions League over a decade ago, CF Montreal were looking to avenge those demons … Continue reading “I’m happy with the result” CF Montreal erases Santos Laguna heartbreak with commanding 3-0 win to advance to Champions League quarter-finals

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicFebruary 23, 2022February 23, 2022Leave a comment

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

“There were a lot of positives”: CanWNT/CanXNT runs out of steam in Spain loss to close out otherwise solid showing at Arnold Clark Cup

The CanWNT/CanXNT finished the Arnold Clark Cup with a clash against Spain on Wednesday. Here’s our match report from that one. You just knew that a stiff test awaited them in this last game. Yet, at the same time, you also harboured hope that the CanWNT/CanXNT could find a way to come out strong against a difficult Spain side as they got set to tackle … Continue reading “There were a lot of positives”: CanWNT/CanXNT runs out of steam in Spain loss to close out otherwise solid showing at Arnold Clark Cup

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicFebruary 23, 2022February 23, 2022Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, Women's

“We have to be ruthless”: The CanWNT/CanXNT ready for unique Spain challenge to close out a so-far successful Arnold Clark Cup run

The CanWNT/CanXNT are getting set to take on Spain in the final game of the Arnold Clark Cup on Wednesday. Here’s our preview ahead of that one. The short sprint is about to come to an end here. 6 days after they kicked off at the Arnold Clark Cup with a game against hosts, England, the CanWNT/CanXNT is getting ready to close out that tournament … Continue reading “We have to be ruthless”: The CanWNT/CanXNT ready for unique Spain challenge to close out a so-far successful Arnold Clark Cup run

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicFebruary 22, 2022February 22, 2022Leave a comment

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