The Third Sub Episode 195: Caps come flat out of gates vs Charlotte

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!

In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to discuss all things Vancouver Whitecaps as they continue to start their MLS season. 

To begin, they take a look at this past weekend, where the 'Caps hosted Charlotte FC in front of a record crowd for a 'Caps home opener at BC Place, as both teams combined for a 1-1 draw. 

A game that was there to win for Vancouver after a slow start, they just couldn't get the job done on the day, as they continue to struggle with getting points out of the gates early. 

Despite that, there were still some positive signs, such as the play of Yohei Takaoka in goal and his backline in front of him, as well as what the midfield pivot of Andrés Cubas and Pedro Vite showed in the second half. At the same time, there are some areas to monitor, such as the 'Caps offensive group, which struggled in this game. 

After that, they take a look ahead to the 'Caps next match, a road clash with the San Jose Earthquakes this weekend, in which Vancouver will look to get their first win against a reeling 'Quakes side, one who has come tumbling out of the gates with two losses. 

Lastly, they take a look around MLS in their weekly whiparound, seeing what games stood out from this past weekend, and what to watch out for heading into this matchday. 

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