TRISTAN BLACKMON NEWS

Expected to return Blackmon (knee) is expected to return for Saturday's clash with LAFC, manager Jesper Sorensen told reporters.

Impact Blackmon is expected to return for the Saturday clash in the second round of the MLS Cup playoffs. The defender has been sidelined since the end of the regular season and is now on the road to a return. He's trained fully in recent weeks and appears set to return and displace Belal Halbouni in the starting XI.

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Vancouver Whitecaps host Dallas in Western Conference finals

The Vancouver Whitecaps host Dallas in the Western Conference finals

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Canada's Dayne St. Clair and two Vancouver Whitecaps named to MLS Best XI Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has been named to the MLS Best XI, along with Vancouver Whitecaps players Tristan Blackmon and Sebastian...

NOVEMBER 5 • THESTAR.COM

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Training in full Blackmon (knee) is training in full ahead of Saturday's trip to Dallas, per Har Journalist.

Impact Blackmon is taking part in full team training ahead of the second match in the opening round. The defender would be a major boon if deemed fit, as he has been a constant in the starting XI. Belal Halbouni has played a larger role with Blackmon sidelined.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference semifinals

Dallas hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Western Conference semifinals

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Upgraded to questionable Blackmon (knee) is questionable for Sunday's clash with Dallas, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Blackmon has been working in the gym throughout the week and ramping up his involvement. It appears the defender has a real chance to get back for the first match of the MLS Cup playoffs. If Blackmon can get fit for Sunday's match with Dallas he'd be immediately pushed into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas visits the Vancouver Whitecaps in first round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Dallas visits the Vancouver Whitecaps in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Trains with team Blackmon (knee) is back in team training, according to Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Blackmon could be in for a return this week as the club enters playoff play, with the defender now back in team training. This is huge news for the club after six games out for the defender, as he could be back as early as Sunday against Dallas. He is a regular starter when fit, likely to regain that role once he returns.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps host Dallas in conference action

Dallas visits the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference action

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Running in knee brace Blackmon (knee) was running in a knee brace Wednesday, per AFTN.

Impact Blackmon is still hoping to return for the playoffs and has already been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season. The defender was running in a knee brace and is trying to build on his recovery. Mathias Laborda has played more minutes with Blackmon still on the sideline.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return in playoffs Blackmon suffered an MCL sprain on Tuesday and is now aiming for a return in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs starting on Oct. 22, according to Sarita Patel.

Impact Blackmon suffered an MCL sprain in Tuesday's clash against Forge and will miss about one month, as the club confirmed he will be aiming for a return in time for the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs starting on Oct. 22. This is a big blow for the Whitecaps since it suggests he will miss the end of the regular season and will need to be replaced in the starting defense. Mathias Laborda and Belal Halbouni are expected to pair in central defense, with Tate Johnson starting on the left side of the backline for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Blackmon was forced off in the 82nd minute of Tuesday's 4-0 victory against Forge due to a knee injury that isn't looking good, coach Jesper Sorensen said in a press conference, ac...

Impact Blackmon will be assessed in the coming days after suffering a knee injury that appears to be significant, as the coach said it was not looking good for the defender. His absence would be a big blow for the Whitecaps since he is the main leader in the backline, and if he needed to miss some time, a change would have to be made with Mathias Laborda likely getting a more central role in the defense.

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Forward Folarin Balogun is added to the US roster for friendlies against South Korea and Japan

Folarin Balogun has been added to the U.S. roster for friendlies next month against South Korea and Japan

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Christian Pulisic Back for U.S. Men's Team; Weston McKennie, Matt Turner Out

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AUGUST 26 • FOX SPORTS

Pulisic back on US roster for September friendlies after skipping CONCACAF Gold Cup

Christian Pulisic is returning to the U.S. national team for friendlies against South Korea and Japan after taking time off

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Thomas Müller scores on PK in stoppage time to lift Whitecaps over St. Louis City 3-2

Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick in the 14th minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Assists in loss Blackmon assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Blackmon helped get the lone goal for Vancouver Saturday for his first assist of the season. Despite a small injury woe, he has managed to start the last eight MLS games played in, averaging about 5.5 clearances with 13 tackles in that span.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Judd scores in second-half stoppage time to lift Earthquakes over Whitecaps 2-1

Preston Judd scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Should be good to go Blackmon remained an unused substitute in the last contest against San Diego but should be good to go now since he feels better, he told the media, according to Har Journalist. "I...

Impact Blackmon didn't play in the last two MLS games after suffering a hamstring knock but appears ready to return now that he's feeling better. His next chance to feature will come Saturday against Sporting Kansas City, and he should regain his starting role in the Whitecaps' backline.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against San Diego Blackmon (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match versus San Diego.

Impact Blackmon may not play a lot of minutes this time but could aim to regain a starting spot in subsequent contests. In that case, he'll likely take Bjorn Inge Utvik's place in the back line. Whenever he's back on the field, Blackmon's value will come from passing and defensive numbers, with his averages of 56.2 accurate passes and 4.5 clearances per game currently ranking first and second, respectively, on the squad.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Late call to face Houston Blackmon is questionable for Wednesday's match against Houston due to a hamstring injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Blackmon looks to be a late call for Wednesday as he battles a hamstring injury, leaving him questionable for the contest. This is a bit of a concern for the club, as he is a regular starter in the middle of the defense, only missing two starts when available. If fit, he should see the start, with Bjorn Inge Utvik as a replacement if he misses out.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Decent performance in victory Blackmon registered three clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Blackmon finished with a 96 percent accuracy rate on 48 passes, while his three clearances tied for the second-most on the team as they kept the opponents scoreless in a valuable triumph. It was his 16th start of the season, and he operated on the right side of a center-back pairing alongside Ranko Veselinovic. Despite some recent struggles, Vancouver have the best defensive record in the league so far with 19 goals conceded and nine clean sheets in 19 matches played, so the experienced defender could hold fantasy value as a regular starter and source of clearances in most games.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE