Vancouver Whitecaps have locked in two crucial players for the long term, announcing new contract extensions for defender Tristan Blackmon and midfielder Andres Cubas.
Blackmon, who captured the 2025 MLS Defender of the Year award, has committed to stay with the club through the 2029-30 campaign.
Meanwhile, Cubas has agreed to terms that will keep him in Vancouver through 2027-28, with the midfielder no longer taking up a designated player roster spot.
The 29-year-old Blackmon enjoyed a standout campaign last season, earning both All-Star recognition and a spot on the Best XI team as Vancouver made impressive runs to both the MLS Cup and Concacaf Champions Cup championship matches.
Throughout his MLS career spanning time with Los Angeles FC from 2018-2021 and now Vancouver, Blackmon has contributed seven goals and seven assists across 173 league appearances.
“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 years old, has tallied one goal and three assists over 97 MLS appearances since arriving at 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.”
Both players bring international experience to the club, with Cubas earning 32 appearances for Paraguay’s national team and Blackmon having represented the United States Men’s National Team twice.
