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Vancouver Whitecaps' Tate Johnson takes a shot on goal during the second half of a Canadian Championship quarterfinal soccer match against Cavalry FC, in Burnaby, B.C., on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
By The Canadian Press

Vancouver Whitecaps sign defender Tate Johnson to multiyear extension

Aug 28, 2026 | 9:15 AM

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up defender Tate Johnson, inking the American fullback to long-term extension.

The Major League Soccer club announced the deal Friday, saying the contract extends through the 2029-30 season with a club option for 2030-31.

The 21-year-old University of North Carolina product was picked by the ‘Caps 15th overall in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.

Johnson has since played 68 games across all competitions for Vancouver, tallying one goal and five assists.

He helped the team to a fourth-straight Canadian Championship, an MLS Western Conference title and its first MLS Cup final appearance last season.

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Hailing from Tampa, Fla., Johnson is also part of the United States’ youth national program, and has made two appearances for the U-20 team and two more for the U-21 side.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 28, 2026.

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

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