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A podcast covering all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Soccer and more. Hosted by Samuel Rowan and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic, they look to take a look at the ins and outs of the beautiful game in Vancouver and the rest of Canada.

You can also find us at thethirdsub.ca

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A podcast covering all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Soccer and more. Hosted by Samuel Rowan and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic, they look to take a look at the ins and outs of the beautiful game in Vancouver and the rest of Canada.

You can also find us at thethirdsub.ca

    The Third Sub Episode 196: Whitecaps get 1st road win of 2024 vs San Jose

    The Third Sub Episode 196: Whitecaps get 1st road win of 2024 vs San Jose

    Welcome back to the Third Sub Podcast!

    In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps as their MLS season continues. 

    This week, they've got a lot to talk about, too, as the Whitecaps claimed their first win of the season with a 2-0 road result over a struggling San Jose Earthquakes side that has now lost three games to start 2024. 

    The 'Caps took full advantage of that in this game, too, playing a low-event game for 60 minutes before breaking things open late to grab the win via the contributions of a couple of substitutes, including Alessandro Schöpf and Ali Ahmed, who each scored. 

    From there, they take a look at what this game has taught us about the 'Caps, who continue to defend quite well but haven't quite clicked offensively, as they still try and figure out what their best attacking mix is. 

    After that, they dive into the 'Caps next match, another Western Conference road clash against FC Dallas, who is reeling after back-to-back losses following an opening-day win. Because of that, the 'Caps will feel primed to make it 7 out of 9 points to start the year, especially as Dallas deals with some big injuries to some key attackers. 

    Lastly, they chat some MLS in "around MLS in 5", seeing what games stood out from an entertaining matchday 3, in which chaos and goals were the theme of the day, before diving into what they're looking forward to in matchday 4, where some big games await for a few early-season darlings. 

    Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_. 

    • 1 hr 12 min
    The Third Sub Episode 195: Caps come flat out of gates vs Charlotte

    The Third Sub Episode 195: Caps come flat out of gates vs Charlotte

    Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!

    In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to discuss all things Vancouver Whitecaps as they continue to start their MLS season. 

    To begin, they take a look at this past weekend, where the 'Caps hosted Charlotte FC in front of a record crowd for a 'Caps home opener at BC Place, as both teams combined for a 1-1 draw. 

    A game that was there to win for Vancouver after a slow start, they just couldn't get the job done on the day, as they continue to struggle with getting points out of the gates early. 

    Despite that, there were still some positive signs, such as the play of Yohei Takaoka in goal and his backline in front of him, as well as what the midfield pivot of Andrés Cubas and Pedro Vite showed in the second half. At the same time, there are some areas to monitor, such as the 'Caps offensive group, which struggled in this game. 

    After that, they take a look ahead to the 'Caps next match, a road clash with the San Jose Earthquakes this weekend, in which Vancouver will look to get their first win against a reeling 'Quakes side, one who has come tumbling out of the gates with two losses. 

    Lastly, they take a look around MLS in their weekly whiparound, seeing what games stood out from this past weekend, and what to watch out for heading into this matchday. 

    Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_. 

    • 1 hr 32 min
    The Third Sub Episode 194: Can Whitecaps bust home opener slump vs Charlotte?

    The Third Sub Episode 194: Can Whitecaps bust home opener slump vs Charlotte?

    Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!

    In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps as they get set for the start of their 2024 MLS season. 

    As a result, they dive into the 'Caps home opener this weekend, with Vancouver set to host Charlotte FC at BC Place to kick off their MLS campaign. 

    A Charlotte side they've played just once before in their history, they look at what to expect from Dean Smith's team, as the English manager has quickly stamped out an identity for his new team to believe in after arriving this offseason. 

    Yet, for the 'Caps, they won't be too worried about that, as they'll look to come out with a win by focusing on themselves, beginning their quest to push towards becoming an elite MLS team.

    After some chatter on what to expect by Charlotte, they take a look at how they expect Vancouver to line up, as well as what battles to watch out for in this game, one that could prove to be quite the contrast tactically. 

    Then, as usual, they predict the Whitecaps starting XI, as well as what they feel the score will be on the day. 

    Lastly, they debut a new section, "Around in MLS in 5-10", as they take a quick look at what's caught their eye around MLS this past weekend, from surprise domination in Portland and business as usual in Columbus, before looking ahead to what they'll have their eye on this week. 

    Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_. 

     

    • 1 hr 7 min
    The Third Sub Episode 193: Vancouver Whitecaps 2024 Season Preview

    The Third Sub Episode 193: Vancouver Whitecaps 2024 Season Preview

    Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!

    In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps ahead of the start of their 2024 MLS season.

    To begin, they take a look at the latest news out of Whitecaps land, as a few key 2023 pieces departed for new clubs in Richie Laryea, who joined Toronto FC, and Junior Hoilett, who joined Aberdeen. Meanwhile, closer to home, the 'Caps made one move ahead of the roster compliance deadline this weekend, signing veteran goalkeeper Joe Bendik as their third-string goalkeeper. 

    Rounding off the news section, they then take a look at the 2024 Canadian Championship draw, which occurred this week, where the Whitecaps learned their path towards a potential threepeat in that competition, with the potential for a first-ever Greater Vancouver derby potentially in the cards. 

    Finally, they take a look back at what they learned from the Whitecaps Concacaf Champions Cup tie with Tigres, in which the Whitecaps fell 4-1 across both legs, a score that probably flattered Tigres in the end. 

    From there, they dive into a jam-packed second half of the show, in which they previewed the Whitecaps 2024 season, looking at the team's outlook, rating their offseason and predict how they'll do in the three competitions they have remaining this year. 

    Can the 'Caps finish top 3 in the West? Can they win another Canadian Championship? Is this the year they get over the hump in the playoffs? What's the best and worst case scenario?

    They dive into all of those big questions, and much more, to help preview what should be one of the biggest 'Caps seasons since they've come into MLS. 

    Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_. 

    • 2 hrs 21 min
    The Third Sub Episode 192: Can 'Caps maintain momentum heading into leg 2 vs Tigres?

    The Third Sub Episode 192: Can 'Caps maintain momentum heading into leg 2 vs Tigres?

    Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!

    In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps and the Concacaf Champions Cup.

    To begin, they take a look back at the Whitecaps opening Champions Cup game, their leg one matchup of their round one tie against Tigres, which they played last Wednesday at Starlight Stadium in Langford. 

    There, the Whitecaps showed well, too, drawing 1-1 in a game where they probably could've won, if not for some rust in the final third and some late Andre-Pierre Gignac magic, which was enough for Tigres to leave with a slight edge in the end. 

    Despite that, however, the 'Caps have a chance heading into the second leg of this tie, and they dive into why that is the case, with the leg one performance being a big reason for belief. 

    From the strong tactical growth that Vancouver showed to the impressive performances of individuals such as Mathías Laborda and Pedro Vite, they take a look at why this 'Caps side should remain optimistic as they head into a hostile environment. 

    Speaking of, they then finished off the episode by previewing leg two of this tie, held at Tigres's Estadio Universitario in Monterrey, where a hungry Tigres is waiting after a big 3-0 road win against Santos Laguna in Liga MX action. 

    Will they be tired enough for the 'Caps to catch them asleep? Or will they use that big win as a momentum-booster? 

    They take a look at that, and other permutations, to get everyone set for that big Valentine's Day matchup. 

    Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_. 

    • 1 hr 1 min
    The Third Sub Episode 191: Let the (Concacaf) games begin!

    The Third Sub Episode 191: Let the (Concacaf) games begin!

    Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!

    In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Concacaf Champions Cup, 2026 World Cup and more. 

    To begin, they dive into the big news of the week - the Vancouver Whitecaps are finally back in competitive action, as they get set to take on Tigres UANL in the first round of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup this week. 

    Because of that, they dive into everything you need to know ahead of the first leg of the tie, including what to expect from Tigres, how the 'Caps are looking after preseason, tactics, and much more. 

    After that, they take a look at the latest news out of the Whitecaps land, as they announced a couple of fun Canadian signings this week - the signing of Canadian centre back Belal Halbouni to a first-team deal, and the signing of local academy product Jeevan Badwal to a second-team deal. 

    Lastly, they share their thoughts on the biggest soccer news out of British Columbia this week, that being that Vancouver will get to host seven games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a minimum of two Canadian games. 

    From the impact of being able to host those Canadian games, to the power of that tournament, they chat about why this tournament has the potential to be so special for the city of Vancouver, as well as Canada as a whole. 

    Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_. 

    • 1 hr 25 min

Customer Reviews

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Best Tactical Analysis

Top podcast for all things Caps Canada soccer and CPL. These guys are top notch!

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One of the best

One of the best podcasts on the Whitecaps. They usually offer some really interesting tactical analysis.

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