Tate Johnson

VAN

• #28 • Left Back

Tate Johnson

VAN

• #28 • Left Back

Nationality

United States of America

Position (Secondary)

LB (RB)

Role

Possession Builder

Birthdate (Age)

Jul 10, 2005 (21)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

5'7"

Weight

161 lb

Club

Vancouver Whitecaps

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

38/758

Impact score

7.1

215/758

Defender rank

6th

6/296

All rank

71st

71/758

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

7th/298 DEF

Passing

7th/298 DEF

82.2

Crossing

226th/230 DEF

Ball Carrying

3rd/266 DEF

86.1

1 V 1 Defending

6th/294 DEF

84.6

Positioning

70th/298 DEF

75.5

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

1839

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Full TimeWestern Conference

Vancouver Whitecaps

3-0

LA Galaxy

Vancouver Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 10, 2026

Sep 13, 10:30pm UTCWestern Conference

Vancouver Whitecaps

Austin

Vancouver Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 20, 1:30am UTCWestern Conference

Real Salt Lake

Vancouver Whitecaps

America First Field • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 27, 2:30am UTCWestern Conference

Vancouver Whitecaps

DC United

Vancouver Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

News

Aug 28, 2026

Signs contract extension

Johnson has signed a contract extension with Vancouver Whitecaps through the 2029-30 MLS season, with a club option for 2030-31, the club announced.

Analysis: Johnson has established himself as a regular at left-back since joining Vancouver in 2025, starting 55 of his 68 appearances across all competitions. The 21-year-old has remained heavily involved this season with 23 starts in 26 appearances, while contributing three assists and 18 key passes in MLS play. Johnson should continue to hold a prominent role on the left side of Vancouver's defense after committing his long-term future to the club.