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

Long-Read: After year of 1sts, Cavalry’s Marco Carducci reflects on a memorable CPL campaign

Before the 2nd leg of the CPL Finals kicked off, we got a chance to speak with Marco Carducci at Media Day in Calgary. Here is what the former Whitecaps man had to say. After the busy year that Marco Carducci has had, you could excuse him for thinking that things have gone by fast. “It’s been a bit of a blur, right?” he said … Continue reading Long-Read: After year of 1sts, Cavalry’s Marco Carducci reflects on a memorable CPL campaign

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicNovember 5, 2019November 5, 20191 Comment

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

Forge and Cavalry both ready to ‘enjoy the occasion’ in first-ever CPL final

With the first leg of the Canadian Premier League Finals now just around the corner, Cavalry and Forge trained at Tim Hortons Field on Friday, as they prepare to do battle in the first-ever CPL championship round. On the last day before the inaugural Canadian Premier League Finals kicked off, both teams, Cavalry and Forge, convened at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field for Media Day. More … Continue reading Forge and Cavalry both ready to ‘enjoy the occasion’ in first-ever CPL final

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicOctober 25, 2019October 25, 2019Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, Interviews, Men's

Samuel Piette: The midfield rampart offering steady hand to still-growing Canadian team

Against the US, Canada had some dominant performances from the midfield, including from Samuel Piette, who continues to be a rock for both club and country. While the attackers usually hog the spotlights on this Canadian Men’s National Team, the midfield got a lot of due praise against the US last week, as they rode to a 2-0 performance thanks to a strong showing from … Continue reading Samuel Piette: The midfield rampart offering steady hand to still-growing Canadian team

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicOctober 22, 2019Leave a comment

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

Overloads, presses and quick passes: How Canada vs USA shaped up from a tactical standpoint

After Canada took out the US in a huge victory on Tuesday, we look at what happened to tactically to allow that to happen, as Canada managed to get a strategic upper-hand over their neighbours. In a battle of what seemed like David vs Goliath, at least on paper, Canada showed the US they were closer to the latter than they are to the former, … Continue reading Overloads, presses and quick passes: How Canada vs USA shaped up from a tactical standpoint

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, MLS, Other Soccer Talk, Voyageurs Cup

“It’s gonna be fantastic for the city.”: Montreal Impact excited for 2020 CONCACAF Champions League after Voyageurs Cup triumph vs TFC

With the memories of a 2015 run in the back of their minds, the Impact make a return to the Champions League next spring, looking to best a run that had them oh so close to MLS history In the afterglow of a triumphant victory over Toronto FC in the Voyageurs Cup final, Wilmer Cabrera was reflective on what it meant for his club to … Continue reading “It’s gonna be fantastic for the city.”: Montreal Impact excited for 2020 CONCACAF Champions League after Voyageurs Cup triumph vs TFC

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicSeptember 26, 2019September 30, 2019Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, MLS, Other Soccer Talk, Voyageurs Cup

Magic of the Cup: Montreal Impact overcome wild second-half vs Toronto FC to win 10th Voyageurs Cup title on penalties

The Montreal Impact overcame a crazy second-half to down their rivals Toronto on their own turf and win their 10th Voyageurs Cup on Wednesday, putting an end to a remarkable year for the competition. On a cool fall evening in Toronto, rivals Montreal Impact and Toronto FC met at BMO field in what promised to be an entertaining affair, with the Voyageurs Cup and a … Continue reading Magic of the Cup: Montreal Impact overcome wild second-half vs Toronto FC to win 10th Voyageurs Cup title on penalties

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicSeptember 25, 2019September 30, 2019Leave a comment

BTS, Canada Soccer, MLS, Other Soccer Talk, Post-Game, Voyageurs Cup

Magic of the Cup: Montreal Impact draw first blood vs Toronto FC after Piatti stunner

In a clash of longtime Canadian rivals, the Montreal Impact took on Toronto FC in the first leg of the Voyageurs cup, and they emerged victorious thanks to some magic from their Argentinean #10. Advantage Impact. The Montreal Impact came out with a convincing performance in a time of doubt to take the slight edge in the Voyageurs Cup final. Motivated by an especially boisterous … Continue reading Magic of the Cup: Montreal Impact draw first blood vs Toronto FC after Piatti stunner

Felix ToddSeptember 18, 2019September 30, 2019Leave a comment

BTS, Pre-Game, Whitecaps

2019 Match Preview #24: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC: Divergent Paths Meet Once Again

For the first time since the opening day of the season, the Vancouver Whitecaps and Minnesota United meet again, as Vancouver makes it’s first-ever trip to Allianz Field to take on the Loons. While they both came into the campaign with similar expectations, things could not be more different for both teams. While Vancouver underwent a coaching change and a massive roster haul, Minnesota underwent … Continue reading 2019 Match Preview #24: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC: Divergent Paths Meet Once Again

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJuly 25, 2019Leave a comment

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

Magic of the Cup: What to takeaway from a historic round of Voyageurs Cup action

Fans of Canadian football were treated to a grand slate of games last night, as the second leg of the Canadian Championship 3rd round kicked off all around the country. While fans in Vancouver, Halifax and York can be disappointed that their teams were unable to make it through to the next round, they can look back and acknowledge that last night was a great … Continue reading Magic of the Cup: What to takeaway from a historic round of Voyageurs Cup action

Alexandre Gangué-RuzicJuly 25, 2019September 30, 2019Leave a comment

Post-Game, Whitecaps

Canadian Championship Post-Match Review #2- Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Cavalry FC: Cinderella Torments

On Wednesday night at BC Place occurred the biggest match of the Whitecaps’ 2019 season. Just on the other side of False Creek, Bard on the beach was putting on a Shakespeare play. A nearly empty stadium suggests the latter was a hotter ticket, and the two teams on display attempted to emulate a play themselves. The Whitecaps are the bigger club, the MLS side, … Continue reading Canadian Championship Post-Match Review #2- Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Cavalry FC: Cinderella Torments

Felix ToddJuly 25, 2019July 25, 2019Leave a comment

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