Nathan Durec
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#VWFC have a signing!
Oliver Larraz has signed to the end of the 2026-27 season with a 1yr club option.
In 87 matches with Colorado Rapids, Larraz had 3g, 4a.
Oliver Larraz has signed to the end of the 2026-27 season with a 1yr club option.
In 87 matches with Colorado Rapids, Larraz had 3g, 4a.
Locked in. Welcome Oliver Larraz 🏔️🔥
Vancouver Whitecaps FC has signed midfielder Oliver Larraz, through June 2027, with a club option for the 2027-28 season.
📰 | whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-sign-oliver-larraz
#VWFC
Vancouver Whitecaps FC has signed midfielder Oliver Larraz, through June 2027, with a club option for the 2027-28 season.
📰 | whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-sign-oliver-larraz
#VWFC
January 15, 2026 at 5:56 PM
#VWFC have a signing!
Oliver Larraz has signed to the end of the 2026-27 season with a 1yr club option.
In 87 matches with Colorado Rapids, Larraz had 3g, 4a.
Oliver Larraz has signed to the end of the 2026-27 season with a 1yr club option.
In 87 matches with Colorado Rapids, Larraz had 3g, 4a.
A new
@TerminalCityFC
podcast is out!
- #VWFC Blackmon rumours
- Big moves away from #VanRiseFC
- Spurs sign Souza, Gallagher
- Macclesfield get biggest English FA Cup win ever
- Alonso out at Real Madrid
And more!
@TerminalCityFC
podcast is out!
- #VWFC Blackmon rumours
- Big moves away from #VanRiseFC
- Spurs sign Souza, Gallagher
- Macclesfield get biggest English FA Cup win ever
- Alonso out at Real Madrid
And more!
Episode 215 is out now!
- Blackmon to Inter Miami shot down #VWFC
- Notable MLS moves
- Marcelo Flores situation with #CanMNT
- Chelsea fans voice displeasure against Eghbali
- Spurs sign Gallagher
And More!
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- Blackmon to Inter Miami shot down #VWFC
- Notable MLS moves
- Marcelo Flores situation with #CanMNT
- Chelsea fans voice displeasure against Eghbali
- Spurs sign Gallagher
And More!
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January 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
A new
@TerminalCityFC
podcast is out!
- #VWFC Blackmon rumours
- Big moves away from #VanRiseFC
- Spurs sign Souza, Gallagher
- Macclesfield get biggest English FA Cup win ever
- Alonso out at Real Madrid
And more!
@TerminalCityFC
podcast is out!
- #VWFC Blackmon rumours
- Big moves away from #VanRiseFC
- Spurs sign Souza, Gallagher
- Macclesfield get biggest English FA Cup win ever
- Alonso out at Real Madrid
And more!
Blackmon is a no go to Miami. In fact, #VWFC are looking to extend the player's contract.
A statement from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster on the Blackmon to Miami rumours.
This feels like it has a lot more legs on it. Miami being very aggressive in their pursuit
#VWFC
This feels like it has a lot more legs on it. Miami being very aggressive in their pursuit
#VWFC
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Blackmon is a no go to Miami. In fact, #VWFC are looking to extend the player's contract.
#VWFC’s Tristan Blackmon to #InterMiami is being finalized. Reported $2.5M transfer fee.
Great reporting by Michelle Kaufman.
www.miamiherald.com/sports/mls/i...
Great reporting by Michelle Kaufman.
www.miamiherald.com/sports/mls/i...
Inter Miami signs Micael, finalizing deals for David Ayala, Tristan Blackmon
MLS champion Inter Miami reloads its roster for 2026 with several key signings and a few more to come.
www.miamiherald.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
We are back! A new
@TerminalCityFC
podcast!
- Ahmed leaves #VWFC
- Chang leaves #VanRiseFC
- Spurs horror holiday season
- #CanMNT poutine squad
- Kazuyoshi Miura signs a new contract...at 58 years old!
And more!
@TerminalCityFC
podcast!
- Ahmed leaves #VWFC
- Chang leaves #VanRiseFC
- Spurs horror holiday season
- #CanMNT poutine squad
- Kazuyoshi Miura signs a new contract...at 58 years old!
And more!
Episode 214 is out now!
- #VWFC sell Ali Ahmed to Norwich
- Incomings soon?
- #CANMNT player moves
- Chelsea sack Enzo Maresca
- Tottenham are boring
And More!
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- #VWFC sell Ali Ahmed to Norwich
- Incomings soon?
- #CANMNT player moves
- Chelsea sack Enzo Maresca
- Tottenham are boring
And More!
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January 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
We are back! A new
@TerminalCityFC
podcast!
- Ahmed leaves #VWFC
- Chang leaves #VanRiseFC
- Spurs horror holiday season
- #CanMNT poutine squad
- Kazuyoshi Miura signs a new contract...at 58 years old!
And more!
@TerminalCityFC
podcast!
- Ahmed leaves #VWFC
- Chang leaves #VanRiseFC
- Spurs horror holiday season
- #CanMNT poutine squad
- Kazuyoshi Miura signs a new contract...at 58 years old!
And more!
Ahmed has made the switch to England, signing for Championship club, Norwich City FC, from #VWFC.
All the best to a class player.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-tr...
All the best to a class player.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-tr...
Vancouver Whitecaps FC transfer Ali Ahmed to English side Norwich City FC | Vancouver Whitecaps FC
WFC2 product made over 100 appearances for the first team
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January 5, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Ahmed has made the switch to England, signing for Championship club, Norwich City FC, from #VWFC.
All the best to a class player.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-tr...
All the best to a class player.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-tr...
#VWFC had the 17th and 29th overall picks in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft.
They chose four players overall. I take a look at each one.
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They chose four players overall. I take a look at each one.
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Whitecaps trade up in 2026 MLS SuperDraft for Huskies midfielder
The MLS SuperDraft 2026 was not expected to be an impressive one for the Vancouver Whitecaps, but a last-minute deal saw the Canadian club move up the draft to secure a promising prospect.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
#VWFC had the 17th and 29th overall picks in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft.
They chose four players overall. I take a look at each one.
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They chose four players overall. I take a look at each one.
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Deal Done.
Jayden Nelson has been traded to Austin FC. #VWFC will receive the 17th overall SuperDraft pick in today's draft and $1.25m in GAM.
Jayden Nelson has been traded to Austin FC. #VWFC will receive the 17th overall SuperDraft pick in today's draft and $1.25m in GAM.
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Deal Done.
Jayden Nelson has been traded to Austin FC. #VWFC will receive the 17th overall SuperDraft pick in today's draft and $1.25m in GAM.
Jayden Nelson has been traded to Austin FC. #VWFC will receive the 17th overall SuperDraft pick in today's draft and $1.25m in GAM.
Trade compensation, per sources:
🟢 Austin receives: Jayden Nelson
🔵 Vancouver receives: $1.25m GAM + No. 17 pick in today's MLS SuperDraft
🟢 Austin receives: Jayden Nelson
🔵 Vancouver receives: $1.25m GAM + No. 17 pick in today's MLS SuperDraft
🇨🇦 Sources: Austin FC set to acquire Canadian winger Jayden Nelson from the Vancouver Whitecaps. @manuelveth.bsky.social 1st reported.
Nelson, 23, had 2g/6a in ~1,400 MLS minutes this year.
Nelson, 23, had 2g/6a in ~1,400 MLS minutes this year.
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Nelson to Austin?
The #VWFC winger may be on his way to Texas in a trade for a SuperDraft pick and GAM, according to @manuelveth.bsky.social .
The #VWFC winger may be on his way to Texas in a trade for a SuperDraft pick and GAM, according to @manuelveth.bsky.social .
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December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Nelson to Austin?
The #VWFC winger may be on his way to Texas in a trade for a SuperDraft pick and GAM, according to @manuelveth.bsky.social .
The #VWFC winger may be on his way to Texas in a trade for a SuperDraft pick and GAM, according to @manuelveth.bsky.social .
Yohei's back!
The #VWFC keeper has signed a new deal through June 2027.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-re...
The #VWFC keeper has signed a new deal through June 2027.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-re...
Whitecaps FC re-sign Goalkeeper of the Year finalist Yohei Takaoka to new contract | Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2025 MLS All-Star ranks fourth all-time in clean sheets since joining Vancouver in 2023
VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Thursday that goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka has agreed to a new c...
www.whitecapsfc.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yohei's back!
The #VWFC keeper has signed a new deal through June 2027.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-re...
The #VWFC keeper has signed a new deal through June 2027.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-re...
The last show of 2025 for the @terminalcityfc.bsky.social podcast!
- MOU signed for #VWFC stadium
- SuperDraft tomorrow and player moves
- FIFA Best of Awards
And more!
- MOU signed for #VWFC stadium
- SuperDraft tomorrow and player moves
- FIFA Best of Awards
And more!
Episode 213 is out now!
- MOU for #VWFC new stadium plans
- Offseason news and notes
- Chelsea back on track and internal tension?
- Spurs continue to sputter
- Christmas message and thanks yous
And More!
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- MOU for #VWFC new stadium plans
- Offseason news and notes
- Chelsea back on track and internal tension?
- Spurs continue to sputter
- Christmas message and thanks yous
And More!
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December 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The last show of 2025 for the @terminalcityfc.bsky.social podcast!
- MOU signed for #VWFC stadium
- SuperDraft tomorrow and player moves
- FIFA Best of Awards
And more!
- MOU signed for #VWFC stadium
- SuperDraft tomorrow and player moves
- FIFA Best of Awards
And more!
#VWFC have signed Homegrown player, Mihail Gherasimencov, to a 1st-team deal through to the end of the 2027-28 season with a 1yr club option.
December 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#VWFC have signed Homegrown player, Mihail Gherasimencov, to a 1st-team deal through to the end of the 2027-28 season with a 1yr club option.
Looks like #VWFC will be back in Leagues Cup for 2026 after taking last year off.
This means the 'Caps will be in four competitions this coming season: MLS, CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Canadian Championship and Leagues Cup.
This means the 'Caps will be in four competitions this coming season: MLS, CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Canadian Championship and Leagues Cup.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Looks like #VWFC will be back in Leagues Cup for 2026 after taking last year off.
This means the 'Caps will be in four competitions this coming season: MLS, CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Canadian Championship and Leagues Cup.
This means the 'Caps will be in four competitions this coming season: MLS, CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Canadian Championship and Leagues Cup.
New for @area51sportsnet.bsky.social Net
: It is time for my annual year end #VWFC player ratings. Who got high scores and who got low scores? Spoilers: Given the season the Whitecaps had, many had high scores.
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: It is time for my annual year end #VWFC player ratings. Who got high scores and who got low scores? Spoilers: Given the season the Whitecaps had, many had high scores.
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Whitecaps Year End Player Ratings: 2025 Edition
The Vancouver Whitecaps are coming off a historic season. It's a shame the season ended on a heartbreaking note with the MLS Cup loss to Inter Miami. Despite this, the Whitecaps set multiple franchise...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
WFC2 Nikola Djordjevic has made the jump up to the first team!
The #VWFC defender has a contract for the season with club options for the next two.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-si...
The #VWFC defender has a contract for the season with club options for the next two.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-si...
Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 defender Nikola Djordjevic to MLS contract | Vancouver Whitecaps FC
23-year-old becomes 10th WFC2 MLS NEXT Pro player to be signed to a first team contract
VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Monday that the club has signed defender Nikola Djordjevic f...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
WFC2 Nikola Djordjevic has made the jump up to the first team!
The #VWFC defender has a contract for the season with club options for the next two.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-si...
The #VWFC defender has a contract for the season with club options for the next two.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-si...
Sources🚨 I understand the Vancouver Whitecaps have made good progress in signing goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to a new contract. Not 100% done yet, but all sides are optimistic. ⏳
#VWFC
#VWFC
December 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
New: Stella Downing is a member of @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social. The club hopes her pace and bravery down the flanks will boost their offence in the final third.
Tides sign pacey attacker Stella Downing
Attacker Stella Downing has been swept up by the Halifax Tides, signing a deal through the 2026 season.
Downing, who hails from Vancouver, B.C., spent last year with the Ottawa Rapid, contributing th...
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December 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Positive move for Anchor, formerly of #VWFC.
Hopefully, he finds a place behind Stefan Frei, who just signed a new 2-yr contract with the Sounders.
Hopefully, he finds a place behind Stefan Frei, who just signed a new 2-yr contract with the Sounders.
NEWS | We have claimed goalkeeper Max Anchor off end-of-year waivers.
The 21-year-old has been in the Vancouver Whitecaps system since 2017.
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The 21-year-old has been in the Vancouver Whitecaps system since 2017.
MORE ➡️ sndrs.com/vjlulor3
December 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Positive move for Anchor, formerly of #VWFC.
Hopefully, he finds a place behind Stefan Frei, who just signed a new 2-yr contract with the Sounders.
Hopefully, he finds a place behind Stefan Frei, who just signed a new 2-yr contract with the Sounders.
The first of many, many steps. #VWFC and the @cityofvancouver.bsky.social signed an MOU to start negotiations on a new stadium at Hastings Park.
Article is here.
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Article is here.
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Whitecaps, City of Vancouver sign MOU for new stadium
The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Whitecaps have signed an MOU today to begin an exclusive negotiation period to explore a new stadium and entertainment district at Hastings Park.
area51sportsnet.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The first of many, many steps. #VWFC and the @cityofvancouver.bsky.social signed an MOU to start negotiations on a new stadium at Hastings Park.
Article is here.
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Article is here.
area51sportsnet.com/whitecaps-ci...
The MOU is the first step of many, many more. Don't expect this process to be fulfilled overnight.
However, for #VWFC fans, this is very positive news and should be viewed as such.
Article will follow later today.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/city-of...
However, for #VWFC fans, this is very positive news and should be viewed as such.
Article will follow later today.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/city-of...
City of Vancouver and Vancouver Whitecaps FC sign MOU for new stadium project at Hastings Racecourse Park | Vancouver Whitecaps FC
The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Whitecaps FC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enter an exclusive negotiation period through 2026 to explore a new stadium and entertainment distri...
www.whitecapsfc.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The MOU is the first step of many, many more. Don't expect this process to be fulfilled overnight.
However, for #VWFC fans, this is very positive news and should be viewed as such.
Article will follow later today.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/city-of...
However, for #VWFC fans, this is very positive news and should be viewed as such.
Article will follow later today.
www.whitecapsfc.com/news/city-of...
#VanRiseFC midfielder Lisa Pechersky has moved on after one season with the club.
Pechersky was a dominant forward for #VanRiseFC in their inaugural season, where they won the Diana B. Matheson Trophy. Finished with 4g/4a.
Pechersky was a dominant forward for #VanRiseFC in their inaugural season, where they won the Diana B. Matheson Trophy. Finished with 4g/4a.
December 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
#VanRiseFC midfielder Lisa Pechersky has moved on after one season with the club.
Pechersky was a dominant forward for #VanRiseFC in their inaugural season, where they won the Diana B. Matheson Trophy. Finished with 4g/4a.
Pechersky was a dominant forward for #VanRiseFC in their inaugural season, where they won the Diana B. Matheson Trophy. Finished with 4g/4a.
#VWFC and the City of Vancouver are holding a joint announcement tomorrow with 'Caps CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster and Mayor Ken Sim in attendance.
One wonders what may be discussed... 👀👀👀
One wonders what may be discussed... 👀👀👀
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December 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
#VWFC and the City of Vancouver are holding a joint announcement tomorrow with 'Caps CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster and Mayor Ken Sim in attendance.
One wonders what may be discussed... 👀👀👀
One wonders what may be discussed... 👀👀👀
A new @terminalcityfc.bsky.social podcast is out!
- #VWFC get to MLS Cup but cannot finish the run
- #CanMNT World Cup group preview
- #Concachampions draw
- Spur finding form?
- Phonzie is back!
- Liverpool and Salah are out?
And more?
- #VWFC get to MLS Cup but cannot finish the run
- #CanMNT World Cup group preview
- #Concachampions draw
- Spur finding form?
- Phonzie is back!
- Liverpool and Salah are out?
And more?
Episode 212 is out now on all podcast platforms!
- #VWFC lose MLS Cup
- Looking back at 2025 and looking ahead to 2026
- The World Cup draw and #CanMNT 's group.
And More!
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- #VWFC lose MLS Cup
- Looking back at 2025 and looking ahead to 2026
- The World Cup draw and #CanMNT 's group.
And More!
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Episode 212: Frustration, Heartbreak, but Optimism for the Whitecaps
Podcast Episode · Terminal City FC Podcast · 12/10/2025 · 1h 17m
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A new @terminalcityfc.bsky.social podcast is out!
- #VWFC get to MLS Cup but cannot finish the run
- #CanMNT World Cup group preview
- #Concachampions draw
- Spur finding form?
- Phonzie is back!
- Liverpool and Salah are out?
And more?
- #VWFC get to MLS Cup but cannot finish the run
- #CanMNT World Cup group preview
- #Concachampions draw
- Spur finding form?
- Phonzie is back!
- Liverpool and Salah are out?
And more?
Vanni Sartini is back!
The former #VWFC head coach has been named the new head coach and general manager of Halifax Wanderers of the #CanPL.
The former #VWFC head coach has been named the new head coach and general manager of Halifax Wanderers of the #CanPL.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM