Vancouver Whitecaps trade for defender Tristan Blackmon

VANCOUVER — Defender Tristan Blackmon was acquired by the Vancouver Whitecaps on Tuesday night in a trade with Charlotte FC.

Vancouver sends $475,000 in general allocation money to Charlotte in return for Blackmon.

The general allocation money is split into two payments: $350,000 for 2022 and an additional $125,000 for 2023.

Blackmon had 79 appearances with LAFC across all competitions, scoring twice and adding seven assists.