Vancouver Whitecaps Defender Blackmon Expected USMNT Call-Up

Thomas Müller, recent Vancouver Whitecaps signing and former Bayern Munich star, unintentionally revealed that teammate Tristan Blackmon has been called up to the U.S. men's national team (USMNT) for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan. Müller disclosed this news during a post-match press conference after scoring a late penalty in a 3-2 win over St. Louis City SC, before quickly realizing the roster had not been officially announced. Blackmon, who has been a key defender for Vancouver and was on the preliminary roster for the 2025 Gold Cup, had been considering representing Canada, with discussions about fast-tracked citizenship underway, but the US call-up seems to have finalized his allegiance. USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has yet to release the official squad list, but Müller’s slip strongly confirms Blackmon’s inclusion. This development is seen as a significant gain for the USMNT, adding a versatile defender able to play centrally or on the right, while marking a loss for Canada. The USMNT’s friendlies against South Korea and Japan are scheduled for early September.