Vancouver Whitecaps sign MLS NEXT Pro defender Nikola Djordjevic

A soccer ball with the MLS logo and Commissioner Don Garber's signature sits on the pitch as the Vancouver Whitecaps practice, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have added to their backline, signing American defence Nikola Djordjevic to a Major League Soccer contract. 

The team announced the deal Monday, saying it runs through the 2026 season with club options for 2027 and 2028.

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