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Whitecaps Say Tristan Blackmon Clears Medical, Set for Preseason After Miami Bid Rebuffed

Negotiations continue with the reigning Defender of the Year following a reported $3 million approach from Inter Miami.

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Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon.
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Tristan Blackmon #33 and Sebastian Berhalter #16 of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC sing the national anthem prior to the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Final match between Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Overview

  • Sporting director Axel Schuster said Thursday that Blackmon completed his entrance medical and will travel with the team to Marbella for preseason camp.
  • The update followed reports he missed a scheduled physical on Wednesday, with the club noting medicals were conducted over two days.
  • Vancouver publicly rejected suggestions it was close to a sale and reiterated an intent to keep core players after Miami’s interest became public.
  • Contract discussions with Blackmon are ongoing, according to a source, though earlier reports described the talks as stalled.
  • Blackmon, a 2025 MLS All-Star and Defender of the Year with recent U.S. caps, earned $800,000 in guaranteed compensation last season, MLSPA data show.