TRISTAN BLACKMON NEWS

Eight clearances in draw Blackmon made two interceptions, eight clearances and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Blackmon defended well to keep a second consecutive clean sheet from central defense on Saturday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Blackmon took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United. He also made three clearances, three interceptions and won one of one tackles in the m...

Impact Blackmon played well on both sides of the ball from central defense Saturday as his side salvaged a draw against Minnesota with a late Simon Becher score. Blackmon has taken at least one shot in all four of his MLS appearances this season (including a goal against the Galaxy last weekend), and he's also racked up 20 clearances.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Blackmon scored a goal with his lone shot while making an interception, a tackle and seven clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with LA Galaxy.

Impact Blackmon found the back of the net in the 14th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the center back while his seven clearances upped his season total to a team-high 17 in four matches.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leerdam helps Galaxy earn 1-1 draw with Whitecaps

Kelvin Leerdam scored in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time to help the Los Angeles Galaxy earn a 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes three clearances in draw Blackmon made a block and three clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Blackmon has started two of Vancouver's three MLS games this season, as he was rested last weekend ahead of a CONCACAF Champions League match. But Blackmon should for the most part remain a starter alongside Ranko Veselinovic in central defense, with Mathias Laborda the backup option.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four interceptions in loss Blackmon made two clearances and four interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 Decision Day defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Blackmon kept five clean sheets and scored a goal in 28 MLS appearances (23 starts) in the back-three during his first campaign in Vancouver despite missing the entirety of May with a knee injury. The 26-year-old should remain a starter alongside Ranko Veselinovic in defense heading into 2023.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances in win Blackmon made one interception, three clearances and one block and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 win over Austin.

Impact Blackmon had a decent outing on defense to help them keep the clean sheet and earn three points at home. The centerback made the second-most clearances for his side during the match. He also received his fifth yellow card of the season in the proccess, though.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Blackmon took three shots (two on target) and made four clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Blackmon was solid on both sides of the ball Wednesday as he was an attacking threat from central defense and kept a clean sheet in a big win over Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blackmon scores, Vancouver Whitecaps win Canadian Championship on penalties VANCOUVER - Tristan Blackmon scored and the Vancouver Whitecaps won the Canadian Championship on Tuesday, beating Toronto FC 5-3 on penaltie...

JULY 27, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Takes one shot in 1-1 draw Blackmon had one shot (off target), two tackles and four clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Portland Timbers.

Impact It wasn't Blackmon's finest day and he continues to be fairly quiet statistically outside of clearances. He seems to be still struggling after his return early June from a month of absence with an injury but once fully healthy he could be a solid producer. He's kept two clean sheets in his five starts over that period.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rested versus Minnesota Blackmon played eight minutes off the bench in Friday's 3-1 loss to Minnesota United.

Impact Blackmon was given a breather here after getting his first three straight starts since returning from an injury. He should be back in the lineup next game and with back to back clean sheets should be an appealing fantasy option too.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in shots, clearances Blackmon took two shots (one on goal), made two interceptions, won a tackle and made two clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over LAFC.

Impact Blackmon was a part of the Vancouver back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The centerback finished with the second highest amount of interceptions on the team while leading the Whitecaps in shots and clearances in the win.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Blackmon (knee) stayed on the bench in Saturday's win against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Blackmon was back in the squad Saturday after missing the prior five contests with a knee sprain. There's a slight chance he lost his spot on the back line after starting seven of the first eight matches this season, but there's also a decent chance he wasn't 100 percent healthy in his return to the squad.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Blackmon (knee) returned to full training with the Whitecaps on Wednesday, Joshua Griffith of Sports Talk Line reports.

Impact Blackmon has missed his side's last five MLS games since spraining his knee in early May, but he is back with the squad now and will be questionable to make his return to the pitch against Real Salt Lake on Sunday.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira leads Dallas against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Jesus Ferreira leads Dallas into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after scoring two goals against the LA Galaxy

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with knee sprain Blackmon has suffered a sprained knee, Vancouver manager Vanni Sartini confirmed Thursday.

Impact Blackmon is expected to miss around a month while recovering from this injury he suffered against Austin last weekend. He has started seven of the Whitecaps' eight MLS matches this season, but Florian Jungwirth would be the likely choice to fill in for him in the back-three.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Blackmon (concussion) is available off the bench for Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Blackmon has cleared concussion protocols and is available off the bench. The defender will hope to return to training following this match and could be in line for a late appearance.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Vancouver manager Marc Dos Santos said Wednesday that Blackmon is in concussion protocol but he is expected to be available for Saturday's clash against the Timbers.

Impact Blackmon was subbed out of last weekend's victory over Sporting KC deep into stoppage time, and he's still being evaluated for a concussion. Florian Jungwirth could fill in for him in the back-three against Portland if necessary.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active performance in win Blackmon made four tackles (two won), five clearances and three interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Blackmon had another nice showing at the heart of the defense, contributing as much as you can ask any defender on a fantasy teamm and being key for his side to shut the opposition down for the second time over five matches this season. He was subbed out in the 99th minute of the game after suffering an apparent injury, and Vancouver manager Vanni Sartini said afterwards that Blackmon will be evaluated ahead of next weekend's clash against Portland.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against LAFC Blackmon scored a goal and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against LAFC. He also made two blocks and seven clearances in the match.

Impact Blackmon opened the scoring against his former team on Sunday, but his current side was eventually overwhelmed by Carlos Vela and company despite Blackmon's best efforts on defense. After the international window he will face Sporting KC, which have scored three goals in four matches this season.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hollingshead, Vela spark LAFC past Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1

Ryan Hollingshead scored a goal in each half to lead Los Angeles FC to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS action

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whitecaps sign Tristan Blackmon to extension VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed defender Tristan Blackmon to a contract extension through 2023, with club options for 2024 a...

MARCH 17, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Sources: Vancouver Whitecaps, Tristan Blackmon agree to contract extension ' MLSSoccer.com Vancouver Whitecaps FC and defender Tristan Blackmon have agreed to a long-term contract extension, sources tell MLSsoccer.com. Blackmon was...

MARCH 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Busy defensively Blackmon made five tackles and two interceptions during Saturday's 0-0 draw with NYCFC.

Impact Blackmon did well to make five tackles and clean up a variety of defensive messes and earn a clean sheet. The defender figures to be a relatively stout defensive addition for Vancouver's three-at-the back formation, but should have a limited fantasy upside due to his role. Next up is a clash with Houston on Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Blackmon and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi traded via MLS Expansion Draft ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM