Whitecaps extend D Tristan Blackmon, M Andres Cubas

Field Level Media
25 Feb 2026, 22:55 GMT+10

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The Vancouver Whitecaps signed defender Tristan Blackmon and midfielder Andres Cubas to contract extensions.

Blackmon, the 2025 MLS Defender of the Year, is now under contract through the 2029-30 season.

Cubas, who will no longer occupy a designated player spot on the roster, is signed through 2027-28.

Blackmon, 29, also earned All-Star and Best XI selections last season as Vancouver reached the MLS Cup and Concacaf Champions Cup finals.

Blackmon has seven goals and seven assists in 173 MLS matches with Los Angeles FC (2018-212) and the Whitecaps.

'Since the day he arrived, Tristan has consistently pushed himself and grown into one of the league's top defenders,' sporting director Axel Schuster said. 'He has delivered countless memorable moments for our club, and we are excited to extend his contract and continue building together here in Vancouver.'

Cubas, also 29, has recorded one goal and three assists in 97 MLS games since joining the Whitecaps in 2022.

'Andres embodies everything we value in our group,' Schuster said. 'He is driven, relentless in his work ethic, and a true leader in our locker room, setting the standard for our younger players. On the pitch, he has been integral to our success and ranks among the very best in the league at his position.'

Internationally, Cubas has 32 caps with Paraguay and Blackmon has made two appearances for the U.S. Men's National Team.

--Field Level Media

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