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Player of the Year Nominee: Sebastian Berhalter
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Player of the Year Nominee: Sebastian Berhalter
Player of the Year Nominee: Brian White
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Player of the Year Nominee: Brian White
Player of the Year Nominee: Tristan Blackmon
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Player of the Year Nominee: Tristan Blackmon

Tristan Blackmon – Defender

In his fourth season with the 'Caps, Blackmon has showed league-wide how important his defensive and passing capabilities are to Jesper Sørensen's system. Amongst receiving his United States men's national team call-up and a first MLS All-Star nod, the Las Vegas, Nevada native has come up clutch this season, with three of his five goals across all competitions being game-winners. In addition, his last-gasp goal at Pumas UNAM in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals will go down as one of the most iconic moments in the club's MLS era.

  • 2025 MLS All-Star and first USMNT appearance
  • Five goals and one assist (across all competitions)
  • Leading the backline with the most clean sheets in MLS (13)
    • Blackmon is in the top 3% among centre backs in MLS for fewest goals conceded when on the field
  • Second fewest goals conceded (36)
  • Top 2% for progressive passes among centre backs
  • Top 5% for long passes completed among centre backs
  • Top 7% for percentage of dribblers tackled among centre backs

Sebastian Berhalter – Midfielder

By many metrics, Berhalter has been one of the best midfielders in MLS this season, showcasing his wide range of playmaking while providing defensive cover in the middle of the park. Berhalter's incredible growth this year has seen him ascend to second in assists for the club in the MLS era and enter the top 10 in appearances during the club's MLS era. Some of his notable moments throughout the year include his performances against Inter Miami CF in the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup as well as a run of 11 goal contributions in eight matches from August to October that culminated with his first career brace against San Jose Earthquakes, earning him MLS Player of the Matchday honours.

  • 2025 MLS All-Star, Concacaf Champions Cup Best XI, and USMNT debut
    • Missed five matches with USMNT
  • Leads MLS in long passes completed per 90 (9.43)
  • Among midfielders:
    • Top 1% in assists and expected assists (xA) per 90
    • Top 2% in key passes per 90
    • Top 4% in goals + assists per 90
    • Top 7% in progressive passes per 90
    • Top 10% in touches per 90
  • Tied for team lead with 23 goal contributions across all competitions (8G, 15A)
  • Moved into second in all-time assists for VWFC in the MLS era
  • MLS Player of the Matchday 38

Brian White – Forward

This year, White has continued to show his worth as one of the league's best domestic attackers, both in terms of goalscoring and defending. The 'Caps MLS era leading goalscorer extended his tally in the all-time goals table, where he is in touching distance of reaching second, and continues to be the leading North American goalscorer in MLS play since joining Vancouver in 2021. Along with winning the club's Domenic Mobilio Golden Boot for scoring a career-high 16 goals during the regular season, five of White's 22 goals across all competitions have been game-winners. He also became the first player in the club's MLS era to score four goals in a match and the 18th in league history when he did so against Austin FC in April, securing his third career MLS Player of the Matchday honour in the process.

  • 2025 MLS All-Star (goalscorer), Concacaf Champions Cup Best XI, and first USMNT goal
    • Six matches missed with USMNT
  • 22 goals and one assist (across all competitions)
    • First VWFC player to record 15+ MLS goals in three straight seasons
  • MLS leader in expected goals (xG) per 90 (0.83)*
    • Third in goals per 90 (0.86)*
  • Highest scoring North American in MLS play since 2021
  • Top 1% among forwards in touches in defensive penalty area
  • MLS Player of the Matchday 8

*minimum 1,000 minutes