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Post Match: Only One Winner in a Battle Royale

After a physically intensive encounter, the Vancouver Whitecaps emerged victorious after a penalty shootout, to win the Best-of-3 series 2-0 and secure their place in the Western Conference semifinal. Having been outshot 22-0 in the first game, Dallas knew that they had to rectify that statistic with their season on the line, and they started proceedings on top as Peter Musa had efforts denied by … Source

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2 months ago | 0 reads

Match Preview: The Final Act for FC Dallas?

Saturday night in Texas, the Vancouver Whitecaps and FC Dallas will battle in the second match of a best-of-three series for a spot in the second round. While the Whitecaps are undoubtedly full of confidence after the opener, FC Dallas will be looking for answers after failing to register a shot in a 3–0 loss at BC Place this past Sunday. I think everyone knew … Source

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2 months ago | 3 reads

Guess the Starting XI – Round One, Match Two vs. FC Dallas

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps head down to Texas this weekend for the second leg of their best of three series with FC Dallas, as they look to close out the hosts and move on to the second round. In terms of roster updates, here is the latest from training. #VWFC training on Halloween Eve. Edier Ocampo (bruise), worked in the gym today. Jesper … Source

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2 months ago | 1 read

The Third Sub Episode 254: Whitecaps set tone in 2025 playoff debut

In Episode 254 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week for the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Vancouver Rise.  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 Vancouver Rise. To begin, they dive into the latest out … Source

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2 months ago | 1 read

Report Card: No-Hitter

The Vancouver Whitecaps demolished FC Dallas 3-0 in the first of their three game series. Let’s look at how individual players performed. Yohei Takaoka:  7.0 Different data sources differ on if FC Dallas registered a shot in this game (I think some are mistakenly still counting an offside shot) but Takaoka was untroubled in either case. His passing, however, was excellent as always. Edier Ocampo: 9.0 … Source

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3 months ago | 0 reads

Coffee with the Caps, Monday October 27

Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a lovely weekend, capped off with a fantastic Sunday night at BC Place. While having to wait around all weekend for Vancouver’s playoff opener was frustrating, there was no doubt it was worth the wait. The Caps didn’t play with their food, instead snuffing out any hope of a game one upset by battering FC Dallas … Source

3 months ago | 2 reads

Post Match: A Dominant Playoff Display

The Vancouver Whitecaps put on a dominant display in the first match of their playoff series, bossing FC Dallas in a 3-0 win at BC Place in which the home side didn’t even concede a shot. The win gives Vancouver a chance to advance to the next round with a win in Frisco next week. A first-half header from Daniel Rios sent the ‘Caps on … Source

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3 months ago | 0 reads

Match Preview: The Playoffs Begin

After the conclusion of a gruelling 34 game league season, the business end of the campaign starts now. The MLS playoffs begin this weekend, with Vancouver Whitecaps approach starting their quest for MLS Cup against FC Dallas in a tricky first round tie. The two sides met in the final match of the regular season, and a resilient defensive display allowed Dallas to defeat Vancouver … Source

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3 months ago | 1 read

Guess the Starting XI – Round One vs. FC Dallas

After a very successful regular season, the Vancouver Whitecaps will face FC Dallas in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs, starting this Sunday at BC Place. These two teams faced one another on Decision Day, but an early red card, along with some missing players from both rosters, made it hard to prognosticate what we will see from this playoff matchup. The big … Source

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3 months ago | 1 read

The Third Sub Episode 253: Whitecaps get set for the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs

In Episode 253 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a Vancouver Whitecaps 2025 MLS Cup playoffs 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 about all things Vancouver Whitecaps as they get set for the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs. To begin, they … Source

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3 months ago | 1 read

Coffee with the Caps, Friday October 24

Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are having a lovely week and that you are gearing up for a well-earned break this weekend. The play-in games are in the books, and the MLS Cup playoffs are officially set, teeing up the first of the best-of-three matches this weekend. Not that this affected the Caps, who have been preparing for another date with FC … Source

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3 months ago | 1 read

Tate Johnson on his Rookie Season: “I’m super grateful to be in Vancouver”

Although common across North American sports, the idea of drafting players is a completely alien concept to many football followers. With teams having academies designed to develop their superstars, either to be used by the team or sold for profit in the future, most clubs prefer to look internally for their young prodigies rather than at university athletes. With teams like Philadelphia regularly trading away … Source

3 months ago | 2 reads

Report Card: The Playoff Preview

Saturday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps dropped their decision day match to FC Dallas by a score of 2-1, falling to second in the West and setting the table for these two teams to meet again starting next weekend in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Most of this match was marred by an early red card decision, so true evaluations … Source

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3 months ago | 2 reads

Coffee with the Caps, Monday October 20

Good Monday morning Caps fans, I hope you all had a lovely weekend and that your week is off to a good start. Pain. Again. The loss to FC Dallas at BC Place on Saturday won’t sting as bad as the CCL final earlier this year, but it adds to the list of heartbreaks for the Whitecaps, as they missed out on the Western Conference … Source

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3 months ago | 0 reads

Post Match: Decision Day Frustration

Vancouver Whitecaps missed out on the top seed in the Western Conference, as they suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to FC Dallas on Decision Day. Vancouver was hoping for a stress-free Decision Day, as after Thomas Müller’s heroics in Orlando, the Whitecaps came into this game knowing that if they avoided defeat (or Portland took at least a point off San Diego), they would end … Source

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3 months ago | 0 reads

Match Preview: Whitecaps look to finish strong, make history on Decision Day

The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to claim the Western Conference title against a red-hot FC Dallas side on Saturday in their MLS regular-season finale. This is likely the most consequential decision day for the ‘Caps in the team’s MLS history, with the possible exception of the year they snuck into the playoffs under Vanni Sartini. A win or draw (or San Diego loss or draw) … Source

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3 months ago | 0 reads

Guess the Starting XI – Decision Day vs. Dallas

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps are in the driver’s seat for the top spot in the West as we go into Decision Day. Can Vancouver secure the bye in the first round? Who will be healthy for the playoff run? We will have to wait and see. In the meantime, Vancouver is about to face a Dallas side that is clinging to a play-in … Source

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3 months ago | 0 reads

Vancouver Rise Academy caps off 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup with big 8-0 win 

The Vancouver Rise Academy capped off their participation in the 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup on a high note, as they defeated El Salvador side Alianza FC 8-0 at Willoughby Community Park on Thursday.  Thanks to that, they avoided finishing bottom of their five-team group, doing well to hold their own as a team mostly filled with players from the academy and the Rise’s League … Source

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3 months ago | 1 read

The Third Sub Episode 252: Whitecaps win the CanChamp; set their eyes on MLS Cup

In Episode 252 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Vancouver Rise and more.  Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, to dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Vancouver Rise and more. To begin, they start with the latest out … Source

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3 months ago | 1 read

Coffee with the Caps, Friday October 17

Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are having a lovely week and that the weekend promises rest and relaxation. Well, Saturday is decision day, bringing to a close one of the most memorable seasons (dare I say the most memorable season) in club history. It has been a long and winding road, and one that took some twists and turns that no one … Source

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3 months ago | 1 read

Report Card: Last Minute Chaos!

Saturday in Orlando, the Vancouver Whitecaps played out a thrilling 2-1 come-from-behind victory against Orlando City, as the Whitecaps took a big step closer to securing the top seed in the Western Conference. Orlando had some good spells of play in the opening 30 minutes, but after that, it was one-way traffic in Vancouver’s favour. At the final whistle, the stats were telling, as the … Source

3 months ago | 3 reads

Coffee with the Caps, Monday October 13

Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all are having a good Thanksgiving and are ready for whatever comes your way this week. It was another magical night for Vancouver against Orlando, who seemed like they were about to let the chance to decide their own destiny in the Western Conference slip through their grasp. Then it looked like they were going to be the … Source

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3 months ago | 0 reads

Post Match: Ball Don’t Lie

Thomas Müller scored a 97th-minute winner as Vancouver Whitecaps came from behind to snatch all three points at Orlando City. Orlando took the lead midway through the first half after Dagur Thorhallsson broke free to finish. Vancouver piled pressure onto their hosts, and they eventually found their equaliser as Nelson Pierre notched his first MLS goal for the club, before Müller’s late heroics confirmed the three … Source

3 months ago | 3 reads

Match Preview: Whitecaps and Orlando City square off in war of attrition

The Vancouver Whitecaps and Orlando City SC will meet on Saturday night in an effort to determine who will be able to weather the ongoing international break storm. This is a makeup game that was originally supposed to be played in August. Those plans were scuttled, however, when Orlando made the Leagues Cup third-place match, forcing the can to get kicked down the road. Anytime … Source

3 months ago | 11 reads