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Whitecaps Secure Takaoka, Trade Nelson for Future Picks

12/19/2025

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The Vancouver Whitecaps re-signed goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka through June 2027 after a 2025 season with 16 shutouts.
Sporting director Axel Schuster emphasized retaining Takaoka, who has been key since joining in 2023.
Whitecaps traded winger Jayden Nelson to Austin FC for $1.25 million in allocation money and a first-round pick, as he sought more playing time.
The Whitecaps drafted four players to strengthen the squad for the 2026 World Cup.

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The Vancouver Whitecaps re-signed goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka through June 2027 after a 2025 season with 16 shutouts.
Sporting director Axel Schuster emphasized retaining Takaoka, who has been key since joining in 2023.
Whitecaps traded winger Jayden Nelson to Austin FC for $1.25 million in allocation money and a first-round pick, as he sought more playing time.
The Whitecaps drafted four players to strengthen the squad for the 2026 World Cup.