Overview

• Vancouver Whitecaps have formally bought out Damir Kreilach’s guaranteed contract effective July 5, 2025.
• The transaction frees a senior roster slot and removes his wages from the club’s salary budget.
• Major League Soccer permits two buyouts per team each season and Vancouver has now used one.
• Kreilach registered one goal in four substitute appearances this year and totaled three goals in 21 matches since joining the club in early 2024.
• Sporting director Axel Schuster praised Kreilach for his steady leadership and mentorship of younger players during his 18 months in Vancouver.