Third Sub Episode 133: Whitecaps get week off, get set for TFC

In Episode 133 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into another busy week of Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS news. 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 dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS after a busy week of news. … Continue reading Third Sub Episode 133: Whitecaps get week off, get set for TFC

Between The SticksMay 6, 2022March 13, 2023Leave a comment

Canadian Premier League, Pre-Game

Edmonton seeks another surprise, Forge looks to stay among the elite

Forge FC welcomes FC Edmonton to Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET, with both clubs looking to shed their two-match draw streaks and keep pace with the top half of the league. Continue reading Edmonton seeks another surprise, Forge looks to stay among the elite

Ben SteinerApril 23, 2022April 23, 2022Leave a comment

Canadian Premier League

Time to Run it Back?: Pacific FC’s 2022 CPL Season Preview

After a long offseason, the defending Canadian Premier League champions, Pacific FC, are back in action this weekend. Ahead of that, here’s our season preview for the Tridents. It’s pretty rare to see a reigning league champion undergo so many changes. But for Pacific FC, that’s exactly what happened this offseason. It was a dream season all around for them in 2021, from defeating Whitecaps … Continue reading Time to Run it Back?: Pacific FC’s 2022 CPL Season Preview

Michael LiuApril 4, 2022March 13, 2023Leave a comment

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 13, 2023Leave a comment

Canadian Premier League

Departures at Pacific FC Means the CPL is Working as Intended

This offseason has been a bit of a long one for the reigning champions of the Canadian Premier League. At first glance, Pacific FC has been bleeding players, a mass exodus that hasn’t been stemmed. Departures of key pieces to their title run definitely do not inspire confidence for the season yet to come. However, these transfers are a testament to the growth of the … Continue reading Departures at Pacific FC Means the CPL is Working as Intended

Michael LiuMarch 3, 2022March 13, 2023Leave 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, 2022March 13, 2023Leave a comment

Columns

Chaos to the Max: Surprise Maxime Crépeau trade to LAFC taps off a topsy-turvy first week of Vancouver Whitecaps preseason

The Vancouver Whitecaps had a busy first week of training camp, one that included some surprise departures, as well as some new faces. In this, we look at some of those moves. After a relatively quiet offseason, the Vancouver Whitecaps opened up their 2022 training camp at UBC without too much fanfare this week. And coming off of a big 2021 season, one where they … Continue reading Chaos to the Max: Surprise Maxime Crépeau trade to LAFC taps off a topsy-turvy first week of Vancouver Whitecaps preseason

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 20, 2022March 13, 2023Leave a comment

Columns, Men's

Mountain to Climb: As the absences mount, the CanMNT ready to face stiffest ‘Octo’ test yet with this January window

Just days out from a massive window for the CanMNT, the challenges have started to pile up for John Herdman’s side as they get set to tackle some crucial World Cup qualifiers later this month. In this, we look at what lies ahead of them now as they continue their journey towards the World Cup next week. All of a sudden, we’re just days away … Continue reading Mountain to Climb: As the absences mount, the CanMNT ready to face stiffest ‘Octo’ test yet with this January window

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 18, 2022March 13, 2023Leave a comment

Columns, Men's

Uncertainty Abound: Less than 4 weeks out from start of January window, lots of uncertainty still awaits the CanMNT

With a big month looming for the CanMNT, we look at how things are trending for them right now as they get set to tackle some crucial World Cup qualifiers in just a few weeks’ time. All of a sudden, everything is sitting right around the corner here, all laid out perfectly. Yet, less than 4 weeks out from the start of the January international … Continue reading Uncertainty Abound: Less than 4 weeks out from start of January window, lots of uncertainty still awaits the CanMNT

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJanuary 3, 2022March 13, 2023Leave a comment

Podcast

The Third Sub Episode 120: Pacific FC’s golden moment and 2021 end-of-year Vancouver Whitecaps awards

In Episode 120 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan hand out the hardware in a special edition of the show. 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 awards in a special edition of the show. To start, they … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 120: Pacific FC’s golden moment and 2021 end-of-year Vancouver Whitecaps awards

Between The SticksDecember 7, 2021March 13, 2023Leave a comment

Between The Sticks

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