The Third Sub

The Third Sub

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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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thethirdsub.ca

Latest episode

May 22, 2026

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Episodes

The Third Sub Episode 44: Previewing the CPL's Island Games final 18.09.2020

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In episode 44 of the show, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to talk all things Canadian Premier League ahead of the final of the 'Island Games' this weekend. First, they dive into both finalists, Forge FC and the Halifax Wanderers, and what they can expect from both of them heading into the final. Forge has an upper-hand based on...

The Third Sub Episode 43: 'Caps fall to Impact in fiery clash, CPL nears the end of 2020 season 15.09.2020

Welcome back to the Third Sub Podcast! In their 43rd episode of the show, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat some Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League action. To start things off, they dive into the most recent Whitecaps match, a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Impact at home on Sunday, as they were unable to build off a big victory over Toronto FC a week prior. From another po...

The Third Sub Episode 42: Previewing Vancouver vs Montreal x2, the Thierry Henry project and CPL talk (Ft. Tristan D'Amours) 11.09.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In their 42nd episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time joined by Tristan D'Amours of ProSoccerUSA, as they chat some Montreal Impact, Canadian Premier League, Canadian rivalries and much more in an in-depth chat. To start things off, they talk about the Montreal Impact, as the Impact find themselves reeling after a heartbreaki...

The Third Sub Episode 41: The 'Caps bust slump and CPL wraps up Round 1 of Island Games 09.09.2020

Welcome back to the Third Sub Podcast! In their 41st episode of the show, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat some Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League action. To start things off, they go back and analyze the Whitecaps win from the weekend, in which the 'Caps took out Toronto FC by a score of 3-2. Alex shares what it was like to take in the match in person, while Sam sha...

The Third Sub Episode 40: Previewing 'Caps vs TFC, part 3 (Ft. Michael Singh) 03.09.2020

Welcome back to episode 40 of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time joined by Michael Singh of Waking the Red, the SBNation blog covering all things Toronto FC, Canadian Premier League and Canadian National Teams. With Michael, they look at a bunch of Toronto FC related topics, including TFC's recent unbeaten streak, what went wrong in the loss that bro...

The Third Sub Episode 39: Sports strike a huge for BLM, 'Caps lose again, CPL rolls on and Kadeisha Buchanan's big triumph 31.08.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this 39th episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to talk about a myriad of subjects after a busy weekend of action in the sporting world. First, they take some time to talk about the importance of the strike that many sports went on last week, in protest of the Black Lives Matter movement, before looking at how sports and...

The Third Sub Episode 38: Week 2 of the CPL and Alphonso Davies's UCL triumph 25.08.2020

In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat about some Canadian Premier League and some Alphonso Davies talk. To start things off, they dive into the week that was at the Canadian Premier League's 'Island Games', which wrapped up 2 matchdays over the course of this last week. They look at how their predictions have so far fared, as they reiterate their confidence in some te...

The Third Sub Episode 37: Deja Vu for 'Caps in loss to TFC 24.08.2020

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to talk all things Vancouver Whitecaps, after the 'Caps suffered another tough loss this past Friday against Toronto FC. For the second time in 3 days, the 'Caps were unable to muster up much offensively against Toronto, and they look at why that comes down to tactics and offensive...

The Third Sub Episode 36: 'Caps Eastern trip off to rough start with 3-0 loss to TFC 19.08.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this one, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to talk all things Vancouver Whitecaps, fresh off of a tough 'Caps loss to Toronto FC to kick off MLS's Phase 1 return. They look at what went wrong for Vancouver in this one, as they were outmatched in all parts of the game by their Eastern Rivals, and propose some fixes for the 'C...

The Third Sub Episode 35: Reviewing the CPL's opening day weekend and previewing Whitecaps vs TFC 17.08.2020

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to talk about some Canadian Premier League, Vancouver Whitecaps/MLS, and global football! To start things off, they take a look back at the week that was in the CPL, as they kicked off their 'Island Games' this past weekend. They review some of the opening matches, as they take a l...

The Third Sub Episode 34: An in-depth CPL 'Island Games' Preview (2/2) 13.08.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub podcast! In this special dual-episode, numbers 33 and 34, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to dive into some Canadian Premier League talk. Ahead of the CPL's 'Island Games', they take an in-depth look at each of the league's 8 clubs, as they analyze the players to watch, the questions to monitor and storylines to ponder, before rounding...

The Third Sub Episode 33: An in-depth CPL 'Island Games' Preview (1/2) 13.08.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub podcast! In this special dual-episode, numbers 33 and 34, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to dive into some Canadian Premier League talk. Ahead of the CPL's 'Island Games', they take an in-depth look at each of the league's 8 clubs, as they analyze the players to watch, the questions to monitor and storylines to ponder, before rounding...

The Third Sub Episode 32: In Beom Gone, MLS/CPL schedule woes, and Jonathan David's transfer 11.08.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub podcast! In their 32nd episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to talk Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, Canadian Premier League and CanMNT, in what ended up being a jam-packed episode. First, they take a look at the 'Caps and the latest rumours surrounding DP midfielder In Beom Hwang, who is reported to be on the move to Russia soon . They e...

The Third Sub Episode 31: Debating a best CanMNT lineup (Ft. Peter Galindo) 05.08.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In their 31st episode of the show, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time joined once again by Peter Galindo of Sportsnet, in the second part of their chat covering all things CanMNT. After kicking off the first part of their chat with talk of the new CONCACAF Men's World Cup qualifying format, the play of Canadians abroad, and the i...

The Third Sub Episode 30: CanMNT's road to Qatar and Canadians Abroad (FT. Peter Galindo) 04.08.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In their 30th episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time joined by Peter Galindo of Sportsnet, who comes on the show to talk all things Canada Men's National Team, along with a bit of CPL and MLS. To kick things off in this 30th episode, they break down the latest news surrounding CONCACAF and their Men's World Cup qualifying fo...

The Third Sub Episode 29: The return of the CPL (FT: Terran Campbell) 30.07.2020

Welcome back to the 29th episode of the Third Sub! In this one, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to do a special all-Canadian Premier League-themed episode. With the league's recently announced return-to-play plan, the 'Island Games', which will take place in Charlottetown, P.E.I., they take the time to break things down, and tip their hat to the league for taking the time to properly en...

The Third Sub Episode 28: Spot kick woes spoil otherwise solid 'Caps performance vs SKC 29.07.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In their 28th episode of the Third Sub, Alex and Sam are back, this time to chat some more Vancouver Whitecaps, after the 'Caps concluded their MLS is Back tournament this past weekend, in what was a heartbreaking loss to Sporting Kansas City. To kick off the show, they look at what happened in that loss, both good and bad, as the 'Caps did well...

The Third Sub Episode 27: Preparing for 'Caps vs SKC, Round 2, MiB edition (FT: Cody Bradley) 26.07.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In their 27th episode, Alex and Sam are back, this time joined by Cody Bradley of the Blue Testament, a website covering all things Sporting Kansas City, to help preview the Vancouver Whitecaps clash against Sporting KC this Sunday. With Cody, they dive into how things have gone this tournament so far for SKC, who look like early MLS is Back fav...

The Third Sub Episode 26: Delay causes surprise 'Caps Storm Surge' at MLS is Back 23.07.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, this time to talk about the Vancouver Whitecaps surprise victory over the Chicago Fire on Thursday. Shortly after the match, they hopped on the microphones to give their fresh takes after a big win for the 'Caps, who eliminated the Fire and advanced to the Round of 16 at MLS is Back in one big swoop. To st...

The Third Sub Episode 25: The 'Caps plug one leak, open another vs Sounders 21.07.2020

In their 25th episode of the Third Sub, Alex and Sam are back, this time to chat the latest Vancouver Whitecaps loss to the Seattle Sounders this past Sunday at MLS is Back. To kick things off, they chat what went wrong against the Sounders, who executed a masterclass in counter-attacking football against the 'Caps. How could the 'Caps have reacted better to that? Alex and Sam discuss. They also c...

The Third Sub Episode 24: Aftershocks doom 'Caps at MiB 17.07.2020

In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to talk all-things Vancouver Whitecaps. And for the first time in 4 months, they actually have a game to talk about, as the Whitecaps took on the San Jose Earthquakes to open their MLS is Back tournament on Wednesday. With that game still very fresh in their memories, they take a look back at what they took away from that performance, as...

The Third Sub Episode 23: Whitecaps MLS is Back Group B Preview (Ft. Alicia Rodriguez, Jeremiah Oshan and Sons of a Pitch Podcast) 15.07.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In this 23rd episode, Alex and Sam are back, this time joined by a full complement of guests, who join the show to help them preview the Vancouver Whitecaps 3 opponents throughout Group B at MLS is Back. To kick things off, they're joined by Alicia Rodriguez of SB Nation in California, who covers all California teams for SB Nation, including the...

The Third Sub Episode 22: Previewing the Whitecaps ahead of MLS is Back 10.07.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In this 22nd episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to discuss the Vancouver Whitecaps ahead of their debut in the MLS is Back tournament! From the squad, which was released this past week, to the schedule and group opponents, they take a look at their thoughts on the 'Caps ahead of this competition, which officially got underway th...

The Third Sub Episode 21: Bubble Woes (FT: J.J. Adams) 03.07.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! For this 21st episode, Alex and Sam are joined by J.J. Adams of Postmedia, who stopped by the podcast to chat some Whitecaps and MLS. To kick things off, they take a look at the latest Whitecaps news ahead of the MLS is Back tournament, which is now slated to kick off less than a week from now, and how the team has delayed their travel there as...

The Third Sub Episode 20: Growing the Game (ft. Ben Steiner) 26.06.2020

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Third Sub! In this special episode, number 20, Alex and Sam are joined by BTS's own Ben Steiner, who is also the founder of 49Sport ( https://49-sport.com/ ), a website covering all things USports in Canada, to chat MLS, USports and CPL soccer. So to kick things off, they dive straight into the latest Vancouver Whitecaps news, starting off with the release...

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