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Offseasons always bring roster changes, and after a year as successful as Vancouver's, decisions get even tougher. Who should the Whitecaps lock in for 2026, and who is worth selling on?
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The Price is Right: Which Players Should the Whitecaps Sell?
Things are happening in Whitecaps land. Tom Bogert has reported that the Whitecaps have firm offers for at least 7 players on their roster. So, I want to take a look at some players who could…
https://thethirdsub.ca/2025/12/10/the-price-is-right-which-players-should-the-whitecaps-sell/
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The grades are in! We take a look back at Vancouver's MLS Cup Final loss to Inter Miami this past weekend, with a focus on the individual performances. Who stood out to you?
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Report Card: Cup Final Blues
Saturday in Florida, the Vancouver Whitecaps contested their first ever MLS Cup Final, as they fell by a final score of 3-1 to Inter Miami. The final score only tells a very small part of the story…
https://thethirdsub.ca/2025/12/08/report-card-cup-final-blues/
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An incredible season for the Vancouver Whitecaps comes to an end with a 3-1 loss in the MLS Cup Final to Inter Miami.
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Post Match: Heartbreak
Vancouver Whitecaps were defeated 3-1 in the MLS Cup final after a disappointing result against Inter Miami. It all got off to a nightmare start. It was far too easy for Lionel Messi to play a ball…
https://thethirdsub.ca/2025/12/06/post-match-heartbreak/
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FT Thoughts: -A good performance in many ways, but mistakes from Cubas and Ocampo the difference. -Sabbi double post will go down in history, big turning point. -Sørensen's adjustments will be a talking point, did not help the situation down the stretch.
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Fulltime in Miami. A wonderful season for the Whitecaps comes to an end in heartbreaking fashion. Vancouver were the better team for much of the match, but that's not always enough. In the end, a couple of key errors were the difference.
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Cubas looked like his controller disconnected there, completely unforced. Felt like the subs killed some momentum, completely against the run of play. 2-1 Miami.
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goal!!! It’s Ali Ahmed!! And BC Place is loving it Whitecaps looking great and it’s 1-1 in this MLS Cup final
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Emmanuel Sabbi!!!! Off the post. Almost Whitecaps 2–1 Miami.
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There it is!!!! ALI AHMMMMMMMMMED. 1-1.
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This match really feeling like it comes down to who scores the next goal. Vancouver dominating the ball, but Miami can still threaten on quick counters.
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Did everyone leave the stadium at halftime?!?
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HT Thoughts: -Miami really putting Ocampo under pressure, adjustments needed on a YC. -Van looking better in attack as the half went on. -Cubas and Sabbi have been very good, as has Priso. -Tate and Gauld on at the half? -Plenty of game left, does this team have some more magic in them?
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Édier Ocampo with a half to forget, adding a yellow card to his own goal and (seemingly) keeping Allende onside. Would be easy for Jesper Sørensen to give a halftime hook: replace him with left back Tate Johnson, and shift Mathias Laborda to RB. Whitecaps have to build off a promising response.
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Beautiful ball from Blackmon, MĂĽller with the header, Vancouver looking better and better the last 5 minutes.
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Huge save from Rios Novo. So close for the Whitecaps there.
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I think Gauld might need to come on at the half, seeing nothing from MĂĽller here, he doesn't look right.
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Big chance for White. Free header there, should have done more.
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Hmm, that's not a foul?
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Goal for Inter Miami, Ocampo plays Silvetti onside and eventually concedes the own goal on a dangerous cross. Vancouver's start has been fine, just need to stay the course here.
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Attacking set pieces could be big for Vancouver, Miami is not confident defending in those situations.
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Here we go! Underway in the MLS Cup Final.
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One last time at BC Place in 2025!
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Blackmon back in the XI, while Laborda shifts out wide. The Uruguayan was an impact performer against LAFC, can he do it again today?
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add a skeleton here at some point
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game day! But this time, they’ll play for an MLS Cup! Big game to close out a special season for the Vancouver Whitecaps - can they finish the year on a high? I’ll be at BC Place soaking up the scenes of the club’s watch party, where there should be over 20,000 fans
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Just one day away from the MLS Cup Final in Miami! Will the Whitecaps be able to secure their place in history?
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Match Preview: MLS Cup Glory Comes into Focus for Whitecaps
It all comes down to this. After an improbable, incredible season, the Vancouver Whitecaps will play for their first MLS Cup on Saturday. To claim the biggest trophy of them all, they’ll have to…
https://thethirdsub.ca/2025/12/04/match-preview-mls-cup-glory-comes-into-focus-for-whitecaps/
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For many years, the Vancouver Whitecaps were viewed as a small-market club that would never do anything substantial. So, what’s changed?
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The Value of High Expectations and a Good System
As we fast approach the Vancouver Whitecaps’ first MLS Cup Final appearance, I want to take some time to talk about the value of high expectations and a good system. I was inspired by a Glass City…
https://thethirdsub.ca/2025/12/04/the-value-of-high-expectations-and-a-good-system/
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The grades are in! As the Whitecaps head to their first MLS Cup Final, we look back at last weekend’s matchup against San Diego. Who stood out to you?
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Report Card: One More Match
San Diego FC may have gotten one over on the Whitecaps in the regular season, but Vancouver made it quickly apparent that they weren’t going to let that happen in the postseason…
https://thethirdsub.ca/2025/12/01/report-card-one-more-match/
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One step away from the ultimate prize. The Whitecaps are on to the MLS Cup Final after a 3-1 win over San Diego. Can they take down Lionel Messi next weekend?
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Post Match: Champions of the West
This is not a drill. The Vancouver Whitecaps are Western Conference Champions for the first time ever. Jesper Sørensen’s men produced a scintillating performance from start to finish to book their…
https://thethirdsub.ca/2025/11/29/post-match-champions-of-the-west/
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FT Thougts: -An incredibly solid performance from the first to last minute. -Cubas, Ahmed, White standout players. -Priso and Laborda held up when needed, as did Takaoka. -See you in Miami.
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Comprehensive. MLS CUP FINAL BOUND. 3-1 Vancouver Whitecaps at fulltime.
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Giuseppe Bovalina, in this economy? Triple sub for the Whitecaps.
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San Diego down to ten men as a nice touch from Ryan Gauld leads to a Red Card for the SD keeper.
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Wow, huge moment from Duah there. Game saving stuff.
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Yea, that's a very flukey goal. Warning shot from San Diego no doubt, Vancouver just needs to stay focused here.
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Gauld for MĂĽller maybe?
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HT Thoughts: -Vancouver with a great approach to expose San Diego 1v1, two goals from that, one from the press. -Ahmed and Sabbi cooking. -White doing what he does. -Still 45 mins left, how will Jesper manage it? -Refereeing has been awful for both sides.
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Ali Ahmed my goodness. White finishes the play, 3-0 Vancouver.
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San Diego almost scores after an incorrect ruling for a corner kick.
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Brain White was very quiet against LAFC, but man, has he been impactful so far, the holdup play and presence in the box has been huge.
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Sabbi with the run and San Diego can't handle the pressure! 2-0!
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Brian White!!! What a great team goal. Cubas with the press and assist!
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A yellow card for that, bruh.
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Here we go!
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San Diego supporters not beating the plastic allegations with that anthem.
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No surprises for either team. Should be a good one! Who will face Miami?
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Time to open up a tab with some flights to Miami, I guess.
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Not an ideal sequence for the chances of hosting an MLS Cup Final at BC Place. Miami up 3-1.
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It's matchday in San Diego! Can Vancouver advance to their first ever MLS Cup Final?
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Match Preview: The Western Conference Final in San Diego
Saturday night, the top two seeds in the Western Conference will fight it out for a spot in the MLS Cup Final on December 6th. For Vancouver, this has been over 10 years in the making. Meanwhile…
https://thethirdsub.ca/2025/11/28/match-preview-the-western-conference-final-in-san-diego/
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For a spot in the MLS Cup Final. The Whitecaps’ playoff run continues this weekend in San Diego, as the West’s top two teams go head-to-head.
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Match Preview: The Western Conference Final in San Diego
Saturday night, the top two seeds in the Western Conference will fight it out for a spot in the MLS Cup Final on December 6th. For Vancouver, this has been over 10 years in the making. Meanwhile…
https://thethirdsub.ca/2025/11/28/match-preview-the-western-conference-final-in-san-diego/
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Vancouver headed down to San Diego next weekend for the Western crown. Minnesota with just 29% possession but somehow actually won the xG battle, peak Ramsay-ball, but not enough.
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