Tate Johnson called up to United States' U-23 national team for November international window

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC fullback Tate Johnson has been called up to the United States' U-23 national team for the November international window. This will be the first official camp under head coach Steve Cherundolo as part of the build-up to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The camp will take place in San Pedro Del Pinatar, Spain. The U.S. U-23s fill face Scotland on Sunday, November 15, and Ukraine on Tuesday, November 17. 

For Whitecaps FC this season Johnson has started 36 of his 41 appearances across all competitions, recording five assists. The American ranks first among MLS fullbacks in successful passes (1,527), line-breaking passes (470), and accurate long balls (106), and leads the 'Caps in total distance covered. 

This marks Johnson's second international call-up of 2026 after getting called into the U.S. U-21 camp in March, having also been a part of the U.S. U-20s in 2025. 

A Generation adidas and University of North Carolina product, Johnson was selected 15th overall by Whitecaps FC in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.