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The Third Sub

The Third Subthethirdsub.ca
A podcast covering all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC, League 1 BC and more. Hosted by Samuel Rowan and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic, they dive into everything surrounding soccer in BC in each episode. You can also find us at thethirdsub.ca
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Episodes

The Third Sub Episode 206: Whitecaps narrowly avoid disaster vs Cavalry as slump continues; BC CPL teams get set for Salish Sea Derby

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, Pacific FC, Vancouver FC, League 1 BC and more. To begin, they take a look at the latest out of the Whitecaps, who picked up a draw on the road against the Seattle Sounders after a late equalizer on the weekend, before narrowly advancing past Cavalry FC in the Canadian Championship quarter-finals on away goals after a 1-0 loss at home on Tu...

May 23, 20242 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 20

The Third Sub Episode 205: Vancouver Whitecaps hit a wall while BC CPL teams find results in big games

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, CPL, League 1 BC and more. To begin, they take a look at the Whitecaps, who are officially slumping after back-to-back losses to LAFC and the Colorado Rapids, which now leaves them without a win in four straight MLS games. Despite that, the sky isn't falling, and they explain why they feel that's the case, with some key numbers helping expl...

May 17, 20241 hr 38 minSeason 4Ep. 19

The Third Sub Episode 204.5: Whitecaps get set for Colorado Rapids after LAFC loss

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this shortened 204th(.5) episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat about the Vancouver Whitecaps' upcoming matchup against the Colorado Rapids. Will the Whitecaps be able to bounce back from their 3-0 loss to LAFC? What to expect of this up-and-down Rapids side? How will the Whitecaps match up with the Rapids? They take a look at all of that, and more, in a jam-packed, 30-minute episode of the show. Make sure to check...

May 14, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 19

The Third Sub Episode 204: Whitecaps begin cup journey after familiar issue halts them vs Austin; League 1 BC heats up

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, CPL, League 1 BC and more. To begin, they look at the latest out of the Whitecaps, who had a mixed week of results, as they drew Austin FC 0-0 in MLS play, before dispatching Cavalry FC 2-1 in the first leg of their Canadian Championship quarter-final. They look at what stood out in both games, as the 'Caps began to navigate what will be a ...

May 10, 20241 hr 57 minSeason 4Ep. 17

The Third Sub Episode 203: 'Caps split the spoils with Red Bulls, BC CPL teams head out on the road

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, CPL, League 1 BC and much more in a jam-packed show. To begin, they dive into the latest from the Whitecaps, who travelled out east to take on the New York Red Bulls in MLS action. There, they had to split the spoils in a 1-1 draw despite a solid performance, one where they could've snatched a win if not for an unfortunate error from Yohei ...

May 01, 20241 hr 54 minSeason 4Ep. 15

The Third Sub Episode 202: Whitecaps win in Seattle, BC CPL teams cruise and League 1 BC is back!

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, CPL, League 1 BC and more. To begin, they take a look at the latest Whitecaps match, which came this past weekend in Seattle. There, they made history, winning their first game in the Emerald City since 2016, snapping a lengthy winless drought at Lumen Field with a 2-0 result over their Cascadia Cup rivals, the Seattle Sounders. Thanks to t...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 4Ep. 14

The Third Sub Episode 201: Whitecaps lack cutting edge vs Galaxy; BC CPL teams start 2024 with a bang

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, MLS, Canadian Premier League and more. To begin, they take a look at the Whitecaps, who were unable to win their third straight game, falling 3-1 to the LA Galaxy at BC Place. As a result, they finished the weekend in second place in the Western Conference, as the Galaxy overtook them with that win. Due to a lack of clinical edge at both en...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 42 minSeason 4Ep. 14

The Third Sub Episode 200: Whitecaps stay hot vs TFC + 2024 CPL 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, MLS, the Canadian Premier League and more. To begin, they dive into the latest out of the Whitecaps, who continued their strong start to the 2024 MLS season with a big 4-0 win over their Canadian rivals, Toronto FC. Thanks to that, the 'Caps finished the weekend sitting atop the Western Conference, and second in MLS on points with 13 throug...

Apr 11, 20242 hr 19 minSeason 4Ep. 12

The Third Sub Episode 199: Whitecaps return to winning ways vs Portland

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 MLS. To begin, they dive into the latest Whitecaps match, a clash with their Cascadian rivals, the Portland Timbers, who they welcomed to BC Place this past weekend. There, the Whitecaps went through quite the emotional rollercoaster, as they won 3-2 after blowing a 2-0 lead, allowing them to climb to second in the Western Conference. Th...

Apr 05, 20241 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 12

The Third Sub Episode 198: Whitecaps home woes continue to start 2024

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 MLS as the 2024 MLS season rolls on. To begin, they take a look back at the Whitecaps latest match, a 2-1 home loss to RSL this past weekend, in which the 'Caps fell 2-1 for a third straight game against RSL. And, much like their previous two RSL losses, which both came in 2023, the Whitecaps also opened the scoring in the first half, be...

Mar 29, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 11

The Third Sub Episode 197: Whitecaps continue strong start to 2024 MLS season vs Dallas

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 along with some MLS and CPL chat. To begin, they dive into the latest out of Whitecaps land, as they continued a strong start to their 2024 MLS season with a 3-1 win over FC Dallas this past weekend. Their second straight road win, they dive into what stood out for the 'Caps in that one, as they made some key lineup tweaks and were rewarded ...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 4Ep. 10

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 th...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 9

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 da...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 32 minSeason 4Ep. 8

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 manag...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 7

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 wee...

Feb 24, 20242 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 7

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 ...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 5

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 ...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 4

The Third Sub Episode 190: The Whitecaps find their new CB

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. To begin, they take a look at the big news out of Whitecaps land, which is that they've finally signed a centre-back; 27-year-old Norweigan, Bjørn Inge Utvik, who became the club's latest signing this week. As a result, they share their thoughts on what Inge Utvik can bring to the table, before looking at if the signing can be considered a ...

Jan 31, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 4Ep. 3

The Third Sub Episode 189: Whitecaps kick-off preseason in Marbella

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. To begin, they look at the biggest news out of Whitecaps-land, and that's the signing of veteran MLS forward Fafà Picault, who was inked as a free agent last week. They take a look at what Picault could bring to the table, before looking at what his signing means for the team's roster build, as they continue to load up on veterans ahead of ...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 2

The Third Sub Episode 188: Quiet offseason ramps up for Whitecaps to start 2024

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 to report to preseason on January 6th following a couple of months off. To begin, they chat about the biggest news out of Whitecaps land from the last month, which includes the signing of MLS veteran Damir Kreilach, the potential departure of Simon Becher, the re-signing of Seb Berhalter, and the rumours surrounding the futu...

Jan 06, 20241 hr 57 minSeason 4Ep. 1

The Third Sub Episode 187: Vanni Sartini suspended for 6 games, and Third Sub year-end awards

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. To begin, they chat about the big news out of Whitecaps land at the moment, which is that first-team head coach Vanni Sartini will be suspended for the first six games of the 2024 MLS season, following Sartini's actions and comments addressed towards referee Tim Ford in game #2 of the Whitecaps first round MLS Cup playoff matchup with LAFC....

Dec 01, 20231 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 44

The Third Sub Episode 186: Whitecaps begin prep for 2024 with key roster moves

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 begin their offseason remodeling ahead of the 2024 campaign. To begin, they take a look at the latest out of the 'Caps first team, which has undergone some minor surgery, as the club announced their initial roster moves last week. From some key departures to some important returnees, they take a look at what stood out from that news...

Nov 18, 20231 hr 39 minSeason 3Ep. 41

The Third Sub Episode 185: Whitecaps season comes to an end in controversial fashion vs. LAFC

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 end of their 2023 campaign, after their recent MLS Cup Playoffs elimination at the hands of LAFC. After their 1-0 loss at home to LA in game two of their first-round best-of-three series, the Whitecaps season is now over, and they dive into what this series taught them about the 'Caps. First, though, they start with the big elephant ...

Nov 07, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 41

The Third Sub Episode 184: Whitecaps kick off playoffs; CPL caps off 5th season with final to remember

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 the Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Premier League and more. To begin, they look at the latest out of the Whitecaps, who began their 2023 MLS Cup playoffs journey with a trip to LA, as they took on LAFC in game #1 of their best-of-three series. Unfortunately for them, however, things didn't go as planned in that one, with LAFC picking up a 5-2 victory, giving the...

Nov 02, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 40

The Third Sub Episode 183: Whitecaps get set to kick off playoffs vs LAFC

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, CPL and CanWNT. To begin, they dive into the latest out of the Whitecaps, who officially closed out their 2023 MLS regular season campaign last week, as they took on LAFC on Decision Day. And, thanks to that result, a 1-1 draw, they're now getting set to play that exact same LAFC team in the first round of the playoffs, ironically enough. B...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 39

The Third Sub Episode 182: Vancouver Whitecaps book a playoff spot, but how high can they finish?

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 Canadian Premier League playoffs, as a busy October rages on. To begin, they take a look at the latest out of the Whitecaps, who booked their spot in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs at the beginning of October thanks to a dominant win at home over St.Louis City. Not only that, but thanks to their subsequent road draw with the Seattle Sound...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 38

The Third Sub Episode 181: Fatigue catches up to Whitecaps in BC Place return

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 Canadian Premier League after another busy weekend on both fronts. To begin, they take a look at the Whitecaps, who welcomed Carl Robinson, Cristian Dájome, Erik Hurtado and Wayne Rooney's DC United to BC Place, in Vancouver's first home game in a long time after their 7-game road trip. And after going winless in their last three gam...

Oct 04, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Third Sub Episode 180: Familiar issues crop up for 'Caps as marathon road trip comes to an end

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 Canadian Premier League. To begin, they take a look at the Whitecaps, who finished off a marathon seven-game road trip this past week, falling 2-1 to Real Salt Lake on the weekend before drawing the Colorado Rapids 2-2 in midweek. First, they look at what went wrong for the 'Caps against RSL, as some untimely errors and sloppy defend...

Sep 29, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Third Sub Episode 179: Whitecaps continue road trip with mixed results, BC CPL teams learn playoff fate

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 Canadian Premier League. To begin, they take a look at the week that was for the Whitecaps, as they started with a key 2-1 road win against Toronto FC, before losing 4-1 to the Houston Dynamo. They look at what stood out from those games, from some good resilience against Toronto to some intriguing lineup choices against Houston, as ...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 33

The Third Sub Episode 178: Sergio Cordóva's out and Junior Hoilett's in as Whitecaps get set for TFC

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps and CPL after a busy week on both fronts. To begin, they dive into the latest out of the Whitecaps, who have had a busy week off the pitch despite being on an international break. Firstly, there was the big news: they aren't done wheeling and dealing even if MLS's secondary transfer window closed in August. As a result, Sergio Cordóva has been sold to...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 33
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