Thursday Thoughts Mailbag: 2020 Whitecaps expectations and signings, MLS talk and more

In this edition of Thursday Thoughts, we open things up for a mailbag, as we set out to answer some burning questions that were sent to us ahead of today. Welcome back to another edition of ‘Thursday Thoughts’, a column where we look to take a look around at what’s going on in the Canada Soccer, Whitecaps and CPL world. Today, we open things up … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts Mailbag: 2020 Whitecaps expectations and signings, MLS talk and more

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicDecember 5, 2019December 5, 20195 Comments

BTS, Columns, Whitecaps

Youthful Spring: Some players 24 and under for the Whitecaps to build around in 2020

With the Vancouver Whitecaps looking to improve their squad over the transfer window, we look at 5 players 24 and under that should also help them get better from within, as the journey towards 2020 continues. As the calendar turns from winter to spring next year, will the Whitecaps see some budding growth? That question could be easily asked of the plants and grass at … Continue reading Youthful Spring: Some players 24 and under for the Whitecaps to build around in 2020

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicOctober 28, 2019Leave a comment

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No time off for the restless: Marc Dos Santos embarks on busy offseason to reboot Whitecaps

Despite nearly 5 months until the Vancouver Whitecaps play their next competitive game, that doesn’t mean that there will be any rest for head coach Marc Dos Santos, who doesn’t plan on slowing down much this winter. It’s been but mere days since the Vancouver Whitecaps offseason kicked off, yet Marc Dos Santos has just ramped up his workload, as he and his staff look … Continue reading No time off for the restless: Marc Dos Santos embarks on busy offseason to reboot Whitecaps

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicOctober 9, 20191 Comment

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Whitecaps chasing “perfect solution” of 3 points against RSL before diving into pivotal offseason

With game 34 of 34 on the MLS calendar looming, the Vancouver Whitecaps look to give back to the fans on Sunday before diving into a critical and lengthy offseason. The Vancouver Whitecaps won’t be receiving party invitations anytime soon. After struggling for a big part of this 2019 MLS season, they have found a bit of a groove as of late, putting together a … Continue reading Whitecaps chasing “perfect solution” of 3 points against RSL before diving into pivotal offseason

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicOctober 4, 2019Leave a comment

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2019 Match Preview #34: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake: One last party at the disco

On Sunday, the Vancouver Whitecaps host Real Salt Lake at BC Place, in what will be the final game of their 2019 MLS regular season. With this 2019 MLS campaign nearing its business end, the Vancouver Whitecaps play host to Real Salt Lake at home on Sunday, a team they last played in the second game of this season. It seems so long ago that … Continue reading 2019 Match Preview #34: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake: One last party at the disco

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicOctober 4, 2019October 3, 2019Leave a comment

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Post Match Review #33: Late-game heroics continue for Vancouver as Whitecaps down LA Galaxy in goal-fest

The Vancouver Whitecaps took out LA Galaxy in a 7 goal thriller Sunday, as some late-game drama provided the Caps with all 3 points heading into Decision Day. Heading into the penultimate day of the Whitecaps season, fans of the Caps could be forgiven for being a bit down on their team. Facing the second in the West Galaxy, who were on a bit of … Continue reading Post Match Review #33: Late-game heroics continue for Vancouver as Whitecaps down LA Galaxy in goal-fest

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicSeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019Leave a comment

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2019 Match Preview #33: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy: Hollywood provides empty script

For the last time this season, the Vancouver Whitecaps head out on the road, this time to face the high-flying LA Galaxy on Sunday. The Vancouver Whitecaps make the trek down to Los Angeles this weekend, as they prepare to take on the LA Galaxy this Sunday. After dropping a 2-0 result to them last time around at BC Place, the Whitecaps will look to … Continue reading 2019 Match Preview #33: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy: Hollywood provides empty script

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicSeptember 27, 2019Leave a comment

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2019 Match Preview #26: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Portland Timbers: Expansion cousins renew hostilities

While Portland and Vancouver have seemed to fly in opposite directions since their expansion, with the Timbers having one MLS Cup triumph and 2 finals appearances total compared to Vancouver’s none, the teams always combine for entertaining affairs, with this one expected to live up to the shine that many Cascadia Derby days in the past has provided. The Vancouver Whitecaps make the trek down … Continue reading 2019 Match Preview #26: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Portland Timbers: Expansion cousins renew hostilities

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicAugust 8, 2019Leave a comment

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Sweet Sixteen: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy

One week after the Seattle match, the LA Galaxy, led by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, descended on Vancouver for a showdown with the Caps. With it being Ibra’s first visit to Vancouver, there was a lot of attention shown his way, and he delivered, scoring one and assisting another. This game also included the famed Ali Adnan panenka miss, so there was a lot going on in … Continue reading Sweet Sixteen: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy

Keveren GuillouJune 25, 2019Leave a comment

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What’s Up Whitecaps: Episode 7

On the latest episode of What’s Up Whitecaps, Ben and Tom take a look at the match that was last Friday against the LA Galaxy, give an update on Canada Soccer as their grouping for the Gold Cup was announced, give the weekly academy and injury update, and last but not least interview Whitecaps PA announcer Don Andrews. It’s an entertaining show, so if you … Continue reading What’s Up Whitecaps: Episode 7

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicApril 11, 2019April 12, 2019Leave a comment

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