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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

Episodes

The Third Sub Episode 214: Whitecaps kick off Leagues Cup break with a bit of "Hollywood" drama

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, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC and League 1 BC. To begin, they look at the latest out of the Whitecaps, who fell to the Houston Dynamo 4-3 in MLS action a week prior, marking their last league match in over a month. That, of course, is because of the Leagues Cup tournament, in which the Whitecaps beat LAFC on penalties in their opening match, but...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 58 minSeason 4Ep. 33

The Third Sub Episode 213: Whitecaps heat up with Leagues Cup break approaching

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 continue to navigate an extremely busy stretch of play in MLS action. Despite that, they've done well to pick up points, amassing a record of 6W-1D-2L (19 PTS) in their last nine games. Thanks to that, they've climbed to fourth place in MLS's Western Conference, and are now seventh in all of MLS, looking like the side that stormed ou...

Jul 20, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 34

The Third Sub Episode 212: Whitecaps continue to pick up results amid busy stretch in MLS, Canadian Championship

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 latest out of the Whitecaps, who continued to navigate a busy stretch of games as they play some of their last MLS games before a lengthy Leagues Cup break, which combined with their ongoing participation in the Canadian Championship, has led to a busy July schedule for them. Despite that, they've continued...

Jul 13, 202442 minSeason 4Ep. 33

The Third Sub Episode 211: 'Caps get back to winning ways in style; Vancouver FC claims 4th straight 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, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC, League 1 BC and more. To begin, they dive into the latest out of the Whitecaps, who have climbed up to 4th in MLS's Western Conference thanks to back-to-back wins over St.Louis City and Minnesota United. In particular, the St.Louis win was extra special as it marked an important first for the 'Caps in 2024, while t...

Jul 05, 20241 hr 43 minSeason 4Ep. 31

The Third Sub Episode 210: The Whitecaps strange 2024 season continues; BC's CPL teams get set for 2nd 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 about the Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC, Vancouver FC, League 1 BC and more. To begin, they take a look at the latest out of the Whitecaps, whose strange 2024 MLS campaign continued with back-to-back losses to the New England Revolution and Portland Timbers in the week immediately after the international break, which they'd entered riding a two-game win streak. Yet, the...

Jun 27, 20241 hr 54 minSeason 4Ep. 31

The Third Sub Episode 209: Whitecaps are Boston Bound; BC CPL teams grind out key road draws

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 for the Whitecaps, who are getting set to make a rare trip to Boston to take on the New England Revolution in MLS play. A place where they've struggled to win in the past, they take a look at how they might be primed to change that this time around, wit...

Jun 14, 202453 minSeason 4Ep. 22

The Third Sub Episode 208: Whitecaps hit international break on a high note; BC CPL teams find mixed results

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 dive into the latest out of the Whitecaps, who beat the Colorado Rapids to enter the June international break on a high note with back-to-back wins. They look back at what stood out from that Rapids win, which showed the importance of Damir Kreilach, the continued value of the 3...

Jun 07, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 21

The Third Sub Episode 207: Whitecaps get back to winning ways vs SKC after Miami hiccup; Salish Sea Derby entertains once again

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to dive into all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC, League 1 BC and more. To begin, they take a look at the latest out of the Whitecaps, who went through quite the emotional rollercoaster this week. First, they hit a big low on the weekend, as they fell 2-1 to a rotated Inter Miami side in front of over 50 000 fans, many of which were there to see the stars Mia...

Jun 01, 20241 hr 38 minSeason 4Ep. 21

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
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