
Vancouver Whitecaps lead all clubs with four players on MLS all-star roster
As befitting their breakout season, the Vancouver Whitecaps lead Major League Soccer with four players on this year’s all-star squad.
Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, defender Tristan Blackmon, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter and forward Brian White will make their MLS all-star game debut July 31 against the Liga MX all-stars in Austin, Texas.
The Whitecaps have never had more than one player selected to an all-star team and have only had six all-stars in club history — Jay DeMerit (2012), Camilo (2013), David Ousted (2015), Kendall Waston (2016), Alphonso Davies (2018) and Ryan Gauld (2024).
“This is a great testament to what we have done together as a group and the recognition is a reflection of the team’s overall performance,” Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said in a statement. “It’s a proud moment for the individuals selected, exciting time for the club, and we are focused on building on this success.”