A young, Moldovan international with an ability to get forward from fullback, Gherasimencov originally joined the Whitecaps FC MLS Academy in August 2020 after previously being part of the Whitecaps FC BMO Alberta Academy Centre in partnership with the Alberta Soccer Association and Calgary Minor Soccer Association. He then made the jump to the club's MLS NEXT Pro side Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) in 2023.
In December 2025, Gherasimencov agreed to an MLS contract as a Homegrown player through the 2027-28 MLS season, with a club option for the 2028-29 season. Gherasimencov became the 11th WFC2 MLS NEXT Pro player to be signed to a first team contract and the 29th Homegrown signing for the first team.
WHITECAPS FC
'25: Gherasimencov spent the 2025 season on loan to Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC, where he started 19 of his 30 appearances across all competitions en route to helping the team reach the CPL Final. In addition, Gherasimencov recorded two goals, as well as four assists.Â
'24: Gherasimencov started 24 of his 27 appearances for WFC2 in MLS NEXT Pro, playing a key role as provider thanks to his five assists and also finding the back of the net twice.
'23: In his first full season with WFC2, Gherasimencov 16 starts and 22 appearances, while tallying two goals and an assist.
INTERNATIONAL
At the international level, Gherasimencov has represented Moldova’s men’s national team three times, while also suiting up for their U-21 and U-19 teams over the years.
YOUTH
Gherasimencov was born in Bǎlťi, Moldova and then moved to Calgary, Alberta with his family in 2016. He then spent time with Calgary Blizzard before joining the ’Caps BMO Alberta Academy Centre. In August 2020, Gherasimencov joined the Whitecaps FC BMO Academy. During the 2022 season, Gherasimencov was selected to the inaugural MLS NEXT All-Star Game featuring the top academy players from across the league.
