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Whitecaps in the Spotlight: CCC Final Defeat & MLS Bounce-Back
Vancouver Whitecaps FC have had an intense few weeks—culminating in a tough finish in Mexico City and a resilient bounce-back in MLS.
Growing From the Ground Up: Inside the Whitecaps FC Academy
Behind every great club is a great development system—and for the Vancouver Whitecaps, that system is the Whitecaps FC Academy. Based at the National Soccer Development Centre (NSDC) at UBC, the...
Porto’s Midfield Puzzle: What’s Missing in Europe?
For years, FC Porto has punched above its weight in European football, regularly progressing past the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. But despite disciplined defending and strong wing play, ...
Porto’s Season Ends in Frustration After Champions League Exit
FC Porto’s 2024–25 campaign ended with disappointment as they crashed out of the UEFA Champions League in the Round of 16. After a promising 1–0 home win against Arsenal in the first...
A New Dawn: Vancouver Rise FC Ignites Canada’s First Women’s Pro Soccer League
Canada has taken a historic step in women’s soccer this month with the launch of the Northern Super League (NSL)—the country’s first fully professional women’s soccer league&md...
Playing With a High Line: Risk vs. Reward
The high defensive line is one of the most debated tactical choices in modern soccer. Used correctly, it compresses space, forces mistakes, and allows teams to dominate possession. But it comes with r...
How Team Shape Impacts Both Attack and Defense
Team shape is the silent architect of every successful match. It’s not just about where players stand—it's about how they move together, how they cover space, and how they adapt to the gam...
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