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Ahmed and Nelson are gone.
How will the Whitecaps replace them, and what does it mean for Vancouver’s 2026 roster?
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How will the Whitecaps replace them, and what does it mean for Vancouver’s 2026 roster?
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What’s next for the Whitecaps after the departure of Ali Ahmed and Jayden Nelson?
As expected, the Vancouver Whitecaps have cashed in on some key players from last season. What is perhaps less expected is that they have sold both Jayden Nelson and Ali Ahmed. So, I thought it was…
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January 5, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Ahmed and Nelson are gone.
How will the Whitecaps replace them, and what does it mean for Vancouver’s 2026 roster?
#VWFC
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How will the Whitecaps replace them, and what does it mean for Vancouver’s 2026 roster?
#VWFC
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After the success of Cubas and Berhalter last season, the Whitecaps could look to add midfield depth, especially with potential movement looming.
Our latest Sensible Whitecaps Transfers breaks down top ball-winning and progression targets.
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Our latest Sensible Whitecaps Transfers breaks down top ball-winning and progression targets.
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Sensible Whitecaps Transfers: Double Pivot Midfielders
It feels bewilderingly quick, but the Whitecaps are just a couple of short weeks away from reporting for their pre-season. This means that it’s time to fire up the sensible transfers machine.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
After the success of Cubas and Berhalter last season, the Whitecaps could look to add midfield depth, especially with potential movement looming.
Our latest Sensible Whitecaps Transfers breaks down top ball-winning and progression targets.
#VWFC
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Our latest Sensible Whitecaps Transfers breaks down top ball-winning and progression targets.
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As we head into the new year, it’s time to look back at the start of the 2025 season and review our predictions.
What did we get right, and what did we miss?
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What did we get right, and what did we miss?
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Revisiting our 2025 Season Predictions
I know it feels like a long time ago now, but cast your minds back to the start of the 2025 season. Vancouver Whitecaps were, frankly, in turmoil. With the club up for sale, rumours were swirling of…
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December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
As we head into the new year, it’s time to look back at the start of the 2025 season and review our predictions.
What did we get right, and what did we miss?
#VWFC
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What did we get right, and what did we miss?
#VWFC
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Four new prospects are heading to Vancouver after this year’s MLS SuperDraft.
We take a closer look at their stats and profiles in the latest Deep Dive.
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We take a closer look at their stats and profiles in the latest Deep Dive.
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Deep Dive: Draft Picks (Zach Ramsey, Daniel Lugo, Yeider Zuluaga & Connor Lofy)
The Vancouver Whitecaps have selected four players in the 2026 MLS Superdraft. It used to be that these articles were largely vibes based but thanks to increased data coverage of NCAA and excellent…
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December 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Four new prospects are heading to Vancouver after this year’s MLS SuperDraft.
We take a closer look at their stats and profiles in the latest Deep Dive.
#VWFC
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We take a closer look at their stats and profiles in the latest Deep Dive.
#VWFC
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Not going to pretend to be an expert on the players the Whitecaps drafted today, but I like the emphasis on local universities with 3 of the 4 picks.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Not going to pretend to be an expert on the players the Whitecaps drafted today, but I like the emphasis on local universities with 3 of the 4 picks.
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The Whitecaps are getting quite a good haul back for Jayden Nelson. 1.25m GAM + 17th Superdraft pick.
At 23, I still think there's a lot of potential there with the young Canadian, but if this indicates the club will be able to keep Ahmed, hard to complain.
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At 23, I still think there's a lot of potential there with the young Canadian, but if this indicates the club will be able to keep Ahmed, hard to complain.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The Whitecaps are getting quite a good haul back for Jayden Nelson. 1.25m GAM + 17th Superdraft pick.
At 23, I still think there's a lot of potential there with the young Canadian, but if this indicates the club will be able to keep Ahmed, hard to complain.
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At 23, I still think there's a lot of potential there with the young Canadian, but if this indicates the club will be able to keep Ahmed, hard to complain.
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Who should the Whitecaps be targeting from the CPL?
Our intrepid scout @wilkinscaleb.bsky.social breaks it down.
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Our intrepid scout @wilkinscaleb.bsky.social breaks it down.
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CPL Players I Would Take a Punt on (2025)
Every year, there are a lot of posts about which CPL players might make the jump to MLS. Many of these posts are, frankly, very silly. So, I am once again here to provide you with the definitive…
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December 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Who should the Whitecaps be targeting from the CPL?
Our intrepid scout @wilkinscaleb.bsky.social breaks it down.
#CanPL #VWFC
Our intrepid scout @wilkinscaleb.bsky.social breaks it down.
#CanPL #VWFC
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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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…
thethirdsub.ca
December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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?
#VWFC
thethirdsub.ca/2025/12/10/t...
Who should the Whitecaps lock in for 2026, and who is worth selling on?
#VWFC
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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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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?
#VWFC
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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…
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December 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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?
#VWFC
thethirdsub.ca/2025/12/08/r...
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?
#VWFC
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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…
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December 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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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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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-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.
#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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.
#VWFC
-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.
#VWFC
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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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.
#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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.
#VWFC
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.
#VWFC
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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Felt like the subs killed some momentum, completely against the run of play.
2-1 Miami.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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.
#VWFC
Felt like the subs killed some momentum, completely against the run of play.
2-1 Miami.
#VWFC
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Emmanuel Sabbi!!!!
Off the post.
Almost Whitecaps 2–1 Miami.
Off the post.
Almost Whitecaps 2–1 Miami.
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Emmanuel Sabbi!!!!
Off the post.
Almost Whitecaps 2–1 Miami.
Off the post.
Almost Whitecaps 2–1 Miami.
December 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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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Vancouver dominating the ball, but Miami can still threaten on quick counters.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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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Vancouver dominating the ball, but Miami can still threaten on quick counters.
#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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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-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?
#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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?
#VWFC
-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?
#VWFC
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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.
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.
December 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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.
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.
December 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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