[NYTimes.com] Tom Bogert: "Blackmon reports to Whitecaps amid contract dispute, club says he won’t be traded."

The Athletic reports that Tristan Blackmon, the reigning MLS Defender of the Year, has reported to the Vancouver Whitecaps for preseason despite ongoing contract negotiations. The Whitecaps remain firm that Blackmon, whose contract runs through 2027, will not be traded, despite Inter Miami submitting a $3 million bid. Blackmon was a key player in Vancouver's 2025 season, which saw the club win the Canadian Championship and finish as runner-up in MLS Cup and the Concacaf Champions Cup.