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Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
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Canadian Soccer Statistical+Tactical Analysis🇨🇦⚽️

💻Web+Social Editor, OneSoccer

✍️CanPL(.)ca, The Third Sub
🎙️Northern Fútbol, The Third Sub

🪪NASR member |🎓TMU23 |🗣️EN/FR/ES
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After his winner vs. Mallorca, Tani Oluwaseyi has a goal every 121' for Villarreal CF in all comps (5G/1A in 14 appearances)

Who would've had him scoring more league goals (2) than Jonathan David at this stage? Great move so far

Now, can he get them flowing for the #CanMNT...
November 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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If you’re looking for something to watch pre Whirecaps vs LAFC, @Copa90 have focused in on soccer culture on Canada’s west coast.

Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.

👇Worth the 45 minutes

youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8?...
Why Thomas Müller chose the new soccer capital of Canada! | KICKING OFF EP 4: Vancouver
YouTube video by COPA90
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November 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tired: One of P. David or Oluwaseyi will start with Jonathan David for the #CanMNT

Wired: P. David and Oluwaseyi strike duo?👀😂
Promise David and Tani Oluwaseyi heard the debates about the #CanMNT striker spot and put in claims of their own today:
- David started and scored for Union St Gilloise in a win vs Cercle Brugge
- Oluwaseyi came off the bench and scored a backheel (off a Tajon Buchanan cross) winner vs Mallorca
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Promise David and Tani Oluwaseyi heard the debates about the #CanMNT striker spot and put in claims of their own today:
- David started and scored for Union St Gilloise in a win vs Cercle Brugge
- Oluwaseyi came off the bench and scored a backheel (off a Tajon Buchanan cross) winner vs Mallorca
November 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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As a Vancouverite, I can't help but look at #VWFC vs. LAFC tomorrow and think of 'Slay the Dragon'... and I know a few others have made a similar comparison

I look at how fitting it is for the Whitecaps that their journey towards MLS Cup now goes through their bogeyman
onesoccer.ca/a/high-flyin...
High-flying Whitecaps eager to 'make a statement' as they get set for yet another LAFC playoff rematch
High-flying Whitecaps eager to 'make a statement' as they get set for yet another LAFC playoff rematch
onesoccer.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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One thing to watch in #VWFC vs. LAFC?

This could be one of the best MLS playoff matchups ever, as each team was among the best MLS regular-season teams of the last decade statistically

Given their different styles... this has the makings of a special heavyweight clash
onesoccer.ca/a/controlled...
Controlled possession vs. lethal counter-attacks: The tactics fuelling success of 2025 Whitecaps, LAFC
Controlled possession vs. lethal counter-attacks: The tactics fuelling success of 2025 Whitecaps, LAFC
onesoccer.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Ah yes, bring in the striker you signed this summer off the bench in the 88th minute of a 1-1 game. Shock: it didn’t work out. More points dropped for Juventus

What are they doing with Jonathan David??😭

#CanMNT
November 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Lastly, we dove into tomorrow's #VWFC vs. LAFC matchup on @thethirdsub.ca podcast - make sure to tune in and listen to that if you're looking for any audio content ahead of the game

Looking forward to being there now!
thethirdsub.ca/2025/11/20/t...
The Third Sub Episode 255: Previewing Whitecaps vs. LAFC, Part 4 (2025 Edition)
In Episode 255 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the Vancouver Whitecaps as they get set for a big playoff matchup. Welcome back to another episode of the…
thethirdsub.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
One thing to watch in #VWFC vs. LAFC?

This could be one of the best MLS playoff matchups ever, as each team was among the best MLS regular-season teams of the last decade statistically

Given their different styles... this has the makings of a special heavyweight clash
onesoccer.ca/a/controlled...
Controlled possession vs. lethal counter-attacks: The tactics fuelling success of 2025 Whitecaps, LAFC
Controlled possession vs. lethal counter-attacks: The tactics fuelling success of 2025 Whitecaps, LAFC
onesoccer.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
As a Vancouverite, I can't help but look at #VWFC vs. LAFC tomorrow and think of 'Slay the Dragon'... and I know a few others have made a similar comparison

I look at how fitting it is for the Whitecaps that their journey towards MLS Cup now goes through their bogeyman
onesoccer.ca/a/high-flyin...
High-flying Whitecaps eager to 'make a statement' as they get set for yet another LAFC playoff rematch
High-flying Whitecaps eager to 'make a statement' as they get set for yet another LAFC playoff rematch
onesoccer.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
With the final window of 2025 now in the rearview mirror for the #CanMNT, the focus now shifts to 2026, and the start of a World Cup year

Because of that, I decided it was time to update my CanMNT depth chart

Here's how the last few months have shaken things up for me👀
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SQUAD BATTLES: How is the CanMNT’s World Cup squad shaping up after final game of 2025?
SQUAD BATTLES: How is the CanMNT’s World Cup squad shaping up after final game of 2025?
onesoccer.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Had some fun discussions on OneSoccer Direct this week, as we dove into the #CanMNT's final window of 2025, and the year as a whole

First discussion: Who has been the CanMNT's MVP in 2025? We dove into that, and other CanMNT topics, in 'Buy or Sell'

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BUY OR SELL: Richie Laryea has been CanMNT's MVP + other hot topics 🗣️ | OneSoccer Direct ⤴️
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November 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The Bundesliga has arrived on OneSoccer this week, so I dove into the big story of the 2025-2026 Bundesliga campaign - Bayern Munich's red-hot start

In this, I look at what's fuelling this start - and where #CanMNT captain, Alphonso Davies, fits in when healthy👇
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Bayern Munich's red-hot start to 2025-26 — and where a healthy Alphonso Davies slots in
Bayern Munich's red-hot start to 2025-26 — and where a healthy Alphonso Davies slots in
onesoccer.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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BREAKING: Valour FC of Winnipeg has opted to “suspend operations following the 2025 season.”

The league has subsidized costs over the last two seasons.

The Canadian Premier League will be an eight-team league next season with the addition of FC Supra in Montreal.
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The #CanWNT/#CanXNT squad is out for the December window!

Not a lot to note, but Delaney Baie Pridham is in, which is big for her after a monster NSL season

Otherwise, Vanessa Gilles returns, but Olivia Smith will stay with Arsenal to rest

No Kaylee Hunter is also a surprise
CANWNT Roster Announced for November Series vs Japan!

MORE: news.canadasoccer.com/canwnt-roste...
November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I've been running World Cup draw simulations all day, my preferred draw for the #CanMNT (for vibes, not competition):

Canada🇨🇦
South Korea🇰🇷
Norway🇳🇴
DR Congo🇨🇩

(Of course, Congo have to qualify now, too)
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The #CanMNT are up to 27th in the latest FIFA Rankings, which have updated pretty quickly following the end of the November window

Makes sense, with the playoff draws looming, and, of course, the World Cup draw on December 5th
November 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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For a struggling #CanMNT attack, it's become harder to ignore Promise David, who has 3 goals in 8 🇨🇦 caps

He's now got the 4th most CanMNT goals in the Jesse Marsch era and has as many goals as Tani Oluwaseyi+Cyle Larin combined (3)

I dove into his case for more starts👇
onesoccer.ca/a/agr-promis...
AGR: Promise David adds to growing case for a CanMNT starting role with goal vs. Venezuela
AGR: Promise David adds to growing case for a CanMNT starting role with goal vs. Venezuela
onesoccer.ca
November 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM
For a struggling #CanMNT attack, it's become harder to ignore Promise David, who has 3 goals in 8 🇨🇦 caps

He's now got the 4th most CanMNT goals in the Jesse Marsch era and has as many goals as Tani Oluwaseyi+Cyle Larin combined (3)

I dove into his case for more starts👇
onesoccer.ca/a/agr-promis...
AGR: Promise David adds to growing case for a CanMNT starting role with goal vs. Venezuela
AGR: Promise David adds to growing case for a CanMNT starting role with goal vs. Venezuela
onesoccer.ca
November 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM
That's a sight that a lot of people will be happy to see - a Promise David #CanMNT goal. It's 2-0 vs. Venezuela now

He hasn't played a lot, and when you see that finish, you can only wonder if Jesse Marsch needs to lean on him more - that's already his 3rd for Canada despite limited minutes
November 19, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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It's over!

🇵🇦 Panama returns to the World Cup after
🇨🇼 Curacao makes its first-ever World Cup to become the smallest nation ever to make the tournament
🇭🇹 Haiti returns for the first time since 1974 despite not being able to play at home.

🇯🇲🇸🇷 to the playoff!
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Haiti!!!
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Lol. That joy is short-lived, as Ismaël Koné is sent off for what is a dubious at best red card

Much like Ali Ahmed a few days ago, it's for a high leg, but unlike Ahmed, he didn't appear to make much contact. But there's no VAR, so the #CanMNT will play 10v10 for the last 27'
As he does, Richie Laryea (who is having another great game) agitates, and he's goaded David Martinez into a red card

Up 1-0, the #CanMNT will get 33' against 10 players to try and get some goals and build some confidence in their attack as they cap off 2025
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
As he does, Richie Laryea (who is having another great game) agitates, and he's goaded David Martinez into a red card

Up 1-0, the #CanMNT will get 33' against 10 players to try and get some goals and build some confidence in their attack as they cap off 2025
November 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The good? The #CanMNT's goal drought is over, thanks to Ismaël Koné (via a heavy deflection)

The bad? The CanMNT's attack has still looked rigid and timid, and they haven't gotten much out of Jonathan David or Tani Oluwaseyi

Getting JD a goal in this second half has to be a priority
November 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM