# report card (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover report card. Page: Feed: --- ## [Post Match: Home Frustration](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/20/post-match-home-frustration/) _2026-08-20 · Samuel Rowan · The Third Sub_ Wednesday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps fell 1-0 to the now conference-leading Houston Dynamo (although the Whitecaps still lead on points percentage) in a match that featured plenty of interesting talking points and key moments, despite there being just a single goal. This is a bit of an odd phase of the season for the Whitecaps, as these remaining regular-season games don’t feel …… ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Jim Nill lost this year’s battle. But has he lost the war?](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-jim-nill-lost) _2026-08-20 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Reviewing Nill’s 2025-2026 season. ## [Match Preview: Best of the Western Conference](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/19/match-preview-best-of-the-western-conference/) _2026-08-19 · Andrew Bahl · The Third Sub_ The matches are coming fast and furious for the Vancouver Whitecaps, with a key six pointer at the top of the Western Conference next up against the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday. The Dynamo’s 1-0 win over Vancouver back in May seemed to flip a switch for the Texas side, jump-starting a seven-game streak in which they have not lost in regulation. Their last four matches … Source ## [Guess the Starting XI – Match Nineteen vs. Houston](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/19/guess-the-starting-xi-match-nineteen-vs-houston/) _2026-08-19 · Samuel Rowan · The Third Sub_ Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will host their first of two Texas opponents this week at BC Place, as they take on the Houston Dynamo in a clash at the top of the Western Conference table. For all the latest on the match, check out our preview here. Match Preview: Best of the Western Conference Ok, on to rules and standings we go. Guess … Source ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Special teams were an asset for the Dallas Stars. Here's why there's just one (small) caveat.](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-special-teams) _2026-08-19 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Reviewing Dallas’ special teams. ## [Report Card: Elloumi Answers the Call](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/18/report-card-elloumi-answers-the-call/) _2026-08-18 · Samuel Rowan · The Third Sub_ Sunday night at Lumen Field, the Vancouver Whitecaps enjoyed a 2-0 bounceback victory over the Seattle Sounders, maintaining their spot at the top of the West and renewing some faith in this side post-World Cup break. There are definitely two ways of looking at the recent form. While Vancouver has not been at their best, they have only lost one match since their return to … Source ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Glen Gulutzan and digging into the weeds of his systems shift from DeBoer, and some curious patterns when trailing](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-glen-gulutzan) _2026-08-18 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Reviewing the head coach's 2025-2026 season. ## [Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 17](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/17/coffee-with-the-caps-monday-august-17/) _2026-08-17 · Andrew Bahl · The Third Sub_ Good Monday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a good start to your week and that you’re well rested after the weekend. It was a nice end to the weekend on Sunday night, with the Caps getting right again with a 2-0 win over Seattle to claim not only a much needed three points but also the Cascadia Cup. This has not … Source ## [Journalists as Trump's 'human shields' should be the WHCA's last straw](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/journalists-as-trumps-human-shields) _2026-08-17 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ Instead, the response of the press group's leader, a Fox News correspondent, was pitifully weak ## [Post Match: Cascadia Cup Headed Back to Vancouver](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/16/post-match-cascadia-cup-headed-back-to-vancouver/) _2026-08-17 · Andrew Bahl · The Third Sub_ The Vancouver Whitecaps secured the Cascadia Cup on Sunday night behind two second-half goals that helped them grab a 2-0 win over a battered and bruised Seattle Sounders side. The ‘Caps had the bulk of the possession but had trouble finding the knockout punch on a reeling Seattle side. Rayan Elloumi ultimately obliged, before Thomas Müller put things out of reach with a second goal. … Source ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1t0pmAeCaKoY) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Match Preview: Down to Seattle](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/15/match-preview-down-to-seattle/) _2026-08-15 · Kian Gadsby · The Third Sub_ With the disappointment that was the Leagues Cup over and done with, Vancouver Whitecaps resume their important business when they travel down Washington to take on Seattle Sounders in MLS play. Pre-tournament, the Leagues Cup was billed as an opportunity for Vancouver to arrest what had become a disappointing run of form after the return to action following the World Cup. That didn’t happen, and… ## [Guess the Starting XI – Match Eighteen vs. Seattle](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/15/guess-the-starting-xi-match-eighteen-vs-seattle/) _2026-08-15 · Samuel Rowan · The Third Sub_ Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps return to MLS action this weekend, as they head down the highway to face a struggling Seattle Sounders side. The Sounders are going through their worst stretch of form in recent memory, while Vancouver are looking to get back on track after some poor results of their own since the World Cup. Something will have to give here. Notably, … Source ## [Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 14](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/14/coffee-with-the-caps-friday-august-14/) _2026-08-15 · Andrew Bahl · The Third Sub_ Good Friday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a good week and are settling in for a well earned rest this weekend. Apologies for the late post — this is more “wine with the Caps” but I hope it finds you well. The Whitecaps wrapped up Leagues Cup play (thank God) with their trip to Tigres on Tuesday and it actually went … Source ## [The Third Sub Episode 267: Can the slumping Whitecaps turn things around in return to MLS play?](https://thethirdsub.ca/2026/08/14/the-third-sub-episode-267-can-the-slumping-whitecaps-turn-things-around-in-return-to-mls-play/) _2026-08-15 · The Third Sub Team · The Third Sub_ In Episode 267 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy stretch of action for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat about all things Vancouver Whitecaps and other BC soccer news. … Source ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Jake Oettinger and the paradox of strong numbers in a struggling season](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-jake-oettinger) _2026-08-13 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Reviewing Oettinger's 2025-2026 season. ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Casey DeSmith once again proves he's more than just backup](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-casey-desmith) _2026-08-11 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Reviewing another quality backup season from a quality career backup. ## [Get outraged, and active, about the Trump-toadying FCC](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/get-outraged-and-active-about-the) _2026-08-10 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ Brendan Carr's out-of-control agency is remaking the media in Trump's image. Here's how to fight back ## [Weekly Roundup](https://www.thegoldhive.com/blog/2026/8/7/weekly-roundup) _2026-08-07 · Ashley · The Gold Hive_ What I’m watching, knitting, and swinging in ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Esa Lindell once again keeps the neutral zone gates locked](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-esa-lindell) _2026-08-06 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Revisiting Dallas' PK HQ. ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Can the Tyler Myers addition develop into something more?](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-can-the-tyler) _2026-08-05 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Not ideal. But not without hope? ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nCBJomRgjAJj) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Miro Heiskanen falls out of the Norris race, but still remains a part of the conversation](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-miro-heiskanen) _2026-08-04 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Another stable, great year for the Finnish superstar. ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Nils Lundkvist becomes an unlikely beacon of stability](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-nils-lundkvist) _2026-08-03 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Revisiting the year for the Swedish blue liner. ## [Fare thee well, Adam O'Neal](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/fare-thee-well-adam-oneal) _2026-08-03 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ At the command of Jeff Bezos, he wrecked the Washington Post opinion section but at least he's out ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Lian Bichsel still has plenty of development runway after an incomplete season](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-lian-bichsel) _2026-07-31 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ Still young. Still talented. But what's next? ## [Stars Stuff: Reframing the 'are they better or worse' question, answering your Discord mailbag questions, and early Central rankings](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/stars-stuff-reframing-the-are-they) _2026-07-30 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ We're running the gamut! ## [2025-2026 Report Card: Thomas Harley wasn't himself. But what part of his year was the aberration, and which might not be?](https://dcastillo.substack.com/p/2025-2026-report-card-thomas-harley) _2026-07-30 · David Castillo · Stars Stack_ A controversial season for some clear and some not-so clear reasons. ## [Backyard Renovation Report Card: Four Years of Tree Growth (Wins) and Decomposed Granite (Losers)](https://www.thegoldhive.com/blog/2026/7/30/backyard-renovation-report-card) _2026-07-30 · Ashley · The Gold Hive_ Welcome to a new series: Report Card. I'm going through (nearly) everything in a space and telling you how it's actually held up. The backyard's first up, and spoiler, I did not ace this one. ## [The predictable disgrace of the White House Correspondents Dinner](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/the-predictable-disgrace-of-the-white) _2026-07-27 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ And why I reject every specious argument that encourages the media to keep normalizing Trump ## [A 'D' and a bunch of 'B's — my report card for the media covering Trump's awful speech](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/a-d-and-a-bunch-of-bs-my-report-card) _2026-07-20 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ Some flashes of courage, some good analysis and still too much normalization ## [What we need right now is a big, juicy 'truth sandwich'](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/what-we-need-right-now-is-a-big-juicy) _2026-07-15 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ On Thursday night and beyond, the media must not hand a megaphone to Trump's election lies ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Tfo66hrnbytl) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [How We Live Here Now, Vol. 2: The Backyard](https://www.thegoldhive.com/blog/2026/7/9/how-we-live-here-now-vol-2-the-backyard) _2026-07-09 · Ashley · The Gold Hive_ The plants finally filled in, the veggie beds are in the wrong spot, and I've learned that the yard you design and the yard your kids actually use are two very different things. ## [The yin and yang of the New York Times in the Trump era](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/the-yin-and-yang-of-the-new-york) _2026-07-08 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ Crucial stories but Trump-normalizing headlines — and why that's not just nitpicking ## [How We Live Here Now - Volume 1: Introduction](https://www.thegoldhive.com/blog/how-we-live-here-now-intro) _2026-07-01 · Ashley · The Gold Hive_ Hi. It's been a while. I've missed this. I took a longer break than I planned. Life has gotten full. I've been developing film and knitting at soccer practice, attempting to garden with the girls and fussing around with furniture layouts. I’ve also been scheduling summer camps, refilling the watercolors multiple times a day, and trying to keep the toys tidied. Around the house, I’m adding color… ## [Five reasons why the CBS ombudsman is a blatant sham](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/five-reasons-why-the-cbs-ombudsman) _2026-06-30 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ Plus: JD Vance thinks Watergate-style corruption is A-OK. He's disgustingly wrong. ## [The reforms you want most for America. Now, how to get there](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/the-reforms-you-want-most-for-america) _2026-06-23 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ Plus: Yet another New York Times controversy, this one about Jeffrey Epstein ## [The elements of an American comeback — according to you](https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/the-elements-of-the-american-comeback) _2026-06-16 · Margaret Sullivan · American Crisis_ I'll tell you my BHAG if you'll tell me yours ## [How We Turned a Garage into a Living Room, Laundry Room, Office, and Storage Space](https://www.thegoldhive.com/blog/2026/5/12/how-we-turned-a-garage-into-a-living-room-laundry-room-office-and-storage-space) _2026-05-13 · Ashley · The Gold Hive_ My friend Martha had a vision for this garage conversion: to turn her unfinished catch-all garage into a beautiful, hard-working space that could function as a living room, media room, playroom, laundry room, home office, and storage zone. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t entirely convinced all of that could fit. But somehow(?!), it absolutely does and it turned out even better than I imagined. ## [Stop putting everything in CLAUDE.md](https://translunar.io/blog/2026/04/06/airbender/) _2026-04-06 · Juno · Translunar LLC_ Claude Code has four mechanisms for shaping agent behavior. Most people use one. I researched how they actually work and validated my findings with TDD. ## [Anthropic quietly removed MagicDocs from Claude Code](https://translunar.io/blog/2026/04/05/magicdocs-removed/) _2026-04-05 · Juno · Translunar LLC_ MagicDocs was the least-modified of Claude Code's five oldest system prompts. It and /pr-comments — both legacy approaches from before the skills era — were removed in v2.1.91. ## [Margot's Big Kid Room Mood Board and Wallpaper Reveal](https://www.thegoldhive.com/blog/2025/4/2/margots-big-kid-room-mood-board-and-wallpaper-reveal) _2025-04-08 · Ashley · The Gold Hive_ Margot is getting an upgraded room to make space for baby sister in the nursery.