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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 Takaoka. They dive into why that was the case, and then look at the conundrum that the 'Caps have with Takaoka, who has been excellent to start the year, but continues to battle one consistent struggle - crosses. After that, they preview the 'Caps next match, a home clash against a surging Austin FC, in which they'll celebrate the club's 50th anniversary. A game that promises to have a strong crowd, it's a good opportunity for the 'Caps to keep climbing up the standings, something that they'll look to take advantage of in front of their fans. Lastly, they round off their Whitecaps chat by looking at their recently announced friendly against Wrexham, and the good and bad surrounding that match for the team, and more specifically for the club's fans - new and old. Continuing on, they take a look around MLS in "Around MLS in 5", diving into what stood out from another busy weekend of league action. From there, they dive into some CPL action, as Vancouver FC hit a wall in a 3-0 road loss to York United, while Pacific grinded out a gutsy 0-0 draw with Cavalry, as both teams dealt with their first taste of road action this CPL season. Finally, they round off the show by looking at the start of the League 1 BC campaign this past weekend, with Sam recapping his adventures at Burnaby FC's first-ever games, which they hosted against Harbourside, before they looked at what else stood out from around the league on opening weekend. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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 that, they resumed their strong start to the season after a setback last weekend against the LA Galaxy, doing so off the back of a return to basics defensively, along with some intriguing tweaks elsewhere in the lineup. Now, they head into one of their biggest matchups of this young season, an inter-conference matchup against a red-hot New York Red Bulls side, one that may be the stiffest test this 'Caps team has faced to date, and Alex and Sam share why they think that is. Then, to round off the Whitecaps chatter, they take a look at a bit of surprise transfer news, as the Whitecaps made a primary transfer window deadline signing, bringing in Australian wing back Giuseppe Bovalina to fortify their ranks out wide, so they see what to expect from Bovalina. From there, they take a look at what stood out from around MLS this weekend, as well as what to look forward to in the next matchday, in "Around MLS in 5". Continuing on, they take a look over at the Canadian Premier League, where the two BC teams, Pacific and Vancouver FC, maintained their hot starts to the CPL season with wins this weekend, as they both sit with two wins from two games so far. Lastly, they round things off with some important BC Soccer news, as the Canadian Championship started this week, a new League 1 BC season is back this weekend, and the Whitecaps women's side is set to play in an intriguing new continental competition later this summer. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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 ends of the pitch, as the 'Caps were unable to take their chances in the attack and made some key defensive errors, the Galaxy would punish them for both of those things, allowing them to take a well-deserved victory in the end. Despite that, there's a lot to be encouraged about this one for Vancouver, even if it might not have immediately felt like it, and they look at why that's the case. From there, they take a look ahead at the 'Caps next game, a clash in Seattle against Cascadian rivals, the Seattle Sounders. There, the 'Caps will have a big task on their hands, as they look to win their first game in Seattle since March of 2016. Yet, while Seattle hasn't typically treated them well in the past, there's reasons for optimism in this matchup, as Alex and Sam outline. Continuing on, they take a look around MLS in "Around MLS in 5" to round off the first part of the show, seeing what stood out this weekend in the league, and what to keep an eye on this upcoming matchday. Lastly, they dive into the opening weekend of CPL action in part two, one that saw the two BC CPL teams get off to flying starts, as Pacific defeated the Halifax Wanderers 1-0 and Vancouver FC downed Valour 4-1 to open their 2024 campaigns on high notes. Now, they'll both look to build off that in week two, with Vancouver set to host Halifax, while Pacific welcomes Valour, as they try to make it 6/6 points to start the year. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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 through six games, as they remain one of the hottest teams in MLS right now. With that in mind, they take a look at what stood out from that Whitecaps performance, which was their most complete of the season, as they executed their game plan to perfection. Along with some strong individual showings, headlined by Alessandro Schöpf, Ryan Gauld and Bjørn Inge Utvik, among others, that proved to be the perfect combination for a big night for Vancouver. From there, they take a look ahead at the 'Caps next game, a crucial home clash with the LA Galaxy, in a battle of two of the most in-form teams in MLS, as the Galaxy currently sit in second place in the Western Conference, just 1 point behind the 'Caps. Thanks to a strong offence, one that has been potent enough to overcome a struggling defence, the Galaxy have been able to ride some high-scoring wins to their current position near the top of the table, which should lead to an entertaining matchup between them and Vancouver. Moving on, they then have a look around the league in "Around MLS in 5", as they recap a busy weekend of action, one that saw the return to form of a few familiar names in the West. Then, in the second half of the show, they dive into some CPL chatter, as they preview the upcoming 2024 season, the league's sixth in its existence, which promises to be their best yet. First, they dive into the league's two BC teams, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC, looking at their new signings, players to watch, their expectations for the season and more. Lastly, they then finish things off by diving into their predictions for how the 2024 CPL table will end up, giving an idea of what the two BC teams will be up against if they're to both make the playoffs this year. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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. They look at what to take away from that Whitecaps performance, one where they showed a lot of good things on both sides of the ball, but were let down by their execution, especially defensively, which allowed the Timbers to grow into the game. Despite that, the 'Caps did enough to win on the day thanks to their strong start and finish, as they continued to show their maturity as a side through the early days of this 2024 MLS season. After that, they took a look at the 'Caps next game, a clash with Canadian rivals Toronto FC, who they'll face at BC Place this weekend. A clash of two teams that have started quite well, they dive into what to expect from this upstart TFC side, who is clicking nicely under new manager John Herdman, before seeing how the 'Caps might match up to that, setting the table for what should be a pretty cagey matchup. Lastly, they take a look around MLS in "Around MLS in 5", seeing what happened around the league amid another chaotic weekend of action. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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, before collapsing with two second-half goals, which will certainly give some fans deja vu. Yet, that can be pinned on several factors, which they dive into, including some rare mistakes from what has been an otherwise excellent defensive group in 2024, some continued struggles up front and a key injury to Brian White that ended up hurting them at a crucial time. From there, they take a look ahead to what awaits the 'Caps this week, as they get set for a Cascadia Cup matchup against the Portland Timbers, continuing a four-game homestand at BC Place. A resurgent Timbers side, one led by new head coach Phil Neville and a bunch of new signings, including a trio of Canadians in Kamal Miller, Maxime Crépeau and James Pantemis, this promises to be a good matchup, as battles between these two rivals always are. Two teams who believe they can compete near the top of the Western Conference by the end of the year, it's a good measuring stick game, especially after inconsistent starts from both teams. Lastly, Alex and Sam take a look around MLS in "Around MLS in 5", seeing what stood out from a strange international break matchweek, before previewing what awaits teams this upcoming weekend. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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 for it after a gutsy and professional performance. From there, they take a look ahead at what awaits the 'Caps this week, as they get set to face Real Salt Lake at BC Place on Saturday, in a game where they can climb to the top of MLS's Western Conference table with a win. It won't be easy, as RSL can be a tough unit to crack, but they look at what the 'Caps will need to do if they're able to grab a third straight win. Then, continuing on, they take a look at what stood out from around MLS this week in "around the MLS in 5", looking at some key games from last weekend in MLS. Lastly, they take a look over at the Canadian Premier League, where teams are dropping fire kits left, right and centre, with both BC teams leading the charge in that regard. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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_.

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_.

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_.

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_.

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_.

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_.

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_.

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 'premium move', one that can define this offseason as a win. After that, they take a look at some other important Whitecaps contract news, as the club announced that they re-signed Ryan Gauld and Triston Blackmon to new contracts this week, securing their futures with the team. Continuing from there, they then take a look at how the Whitecaps preseason slate has gone so far in Marbella, as they've played four friendlies in preparation for their upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup tie with Tigres in early February. Speaking of that tie, they then chat about what to expect from Tigres in that tie, as they've started their Liga MX Clausura campaign on fire, quickly climbing up the table as they get set for this Whitecaps game. Lastly, they take a look at some exciting 'Caps news, and that's the leak of their new kit, which dropped thanks to a EA Sports, who accidentally released a bunch of new MLS kits in EAFC 24 over the weekend, including Vancouver's brand-new 50th anniversary top. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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 the 2024 season. Afterwards, they look at the latest surrounding Richie Laryea, who remains in limbo thanks to a strange MLS rule, one that puts a return to the Whitecaps in doubt. Continuing on, they take a look at some interesting chatter surrounding Ryan Raposo, who has attracted some interest from abroad, which could force the Whitecaps to make a tough decision about his future. Lastly, they dive into some of the interesting names on the Whitecaps training camp roster, including some new faces and some exciting youngsters, seeing what to expect from them over the next few weeks. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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 futures of Richie Laryea, Ryan Gauld, and Andrés Cubas. Then, they take a look at where this Whitecaps roster is at heading into 2024, and what they'll need to do over the next 4-8 weeks to maximize Sam and Alex's "Project 2024 - MLS Cup or bust". After, they take a look at some other 'Caps news, including the release of their MLS schedule (which includes a first-ever meeting with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami), as well as their Concacaf Champions Cup draw (where they'll meet a familiar foe in Tigres... in an unfamiliar location). Lastly, they take a look at some other news around world soccer, including the infiltration of some CanMNT regulars on the Portland Timbers, a big week for Theo Bair, and more. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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. First, they look at what that suspension means for the Whitecaps, before diving into what this suspension and that of FC Cincinnati's Matt Miazga for a similar offence involving an official, and what that could mean for the future of refereeing in MLS. After that, they take a trip down memory lane, diving into their 2023 preseason predictions, and seeing what they got right and wrong, reflecting on how the team performed relative to their earlier expectations. Then, after that, they take a look at some year-end awards, as they conduct the fourth-annual Third Sub awards, giving out the usual hardware like MVP, unsung hero, Third Sub of the year and more to players on the team. Lastly, they finish off the episode with some bold predictions, as they take a stab at some wacky things that could potentially happen in Whitecaps land over the next 12 months. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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. Then, they repeat the same exercise with the Whitecaps II roster, which underwent similar surgery this week, as they get set for their 2024 campaign. Lastly, they dive into the recent comments of head coach Vanni Sartini and CEO/Sporting Director Axel Schuster, who spoke about what the 'Caps offseason could look like, sharing nuggets on preseason, scouting and more. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

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 in the room - the officiating in this second game, which was a hot topic around Vancouver and MLS afterwards, for a multitude of reasons, something they dive into. Following that, however, they take a look at what they learned about these Whitecaps in the playoffs, as well as seeing what they need to do in order to become a contender. From needing to answer some key tactical questions, to some big roster decisions, they take an early look at some of those moves, too, without diving too deep (as the plan will be to do in future episodes). Lastly, they take a look at what this season meant for the Whitecaps, who took a step forward, but are yet to make that jump into an elite contender, although they are now closer than ever to being able to make that step. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.