Paraguayan international has made 136 appearances since joining Vancouver in April 2022<\/p>\n
VANCOUVER, BC \u2013 Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Tuesday that the club has signed one of the league’s best defensive midfielders, Paraguayan international Andr\u00e9s Cubas, to a contract extension through the 2027-28 Major League Soccer season. Cubas was signed using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) and will no longer occupy a Designated Player spot, with Whitecaps FC opting for the two DP, four U-22 roster model to start the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAndr\u00e9s embodies everything we value in our group,\u201d said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC sporting director. \u201cHe is driven, relentless in his work ethic, and a true leader in our locker room, setting the standard for our younger players. On the pitch, he has been integral to our success and ranks among the\u00a0very best\u00a0in the league\u00a0at\u00a0his position. We are delighted that Andr\u00e9s has committed to the club and look forward to continuing to support him and his family here in Vancouver.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whitecaps FC defensive midfielder Andr\u00e9s Cubas\u00a0<\/p>\n
127 starts in 136 appearances across all competitions for Whitecaps FC
\n2025 MLS Western Conference Championship winner
\nFour-time TELUS Canadian Championship winner
\n32 appearances with Paraguay\u2019s men\u2019s national team<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very happy to extend my contract and continue being part of this club,\u201d added Cubas. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to my teammates, coaches, and staff for their constant support and for pushing me to be at my best every day. I also want to thank the club for the trust they\u2019ve shown in me over the years. I\u2019m excited to keep building something special here and to continue delivering success for our club and our fans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cubas, 29, has been one of the league\u2019s best defensive anchors since joining Vancouver in April 2022 via transfer from French side\u00a0N\u00eemes\u00a0Olympique.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last season, Cubas played a pivotal role in helping the \u2018Caps reach the Concacaf Champions Cup final and MLS Cup, while winning a fourth consecutive TELUS Canadian Championship. The Paraguayan international started 37 of his 41 appearances across all competitions, adding two assists, and led the team in tackles won in MLS play with 44, a stat he also led in 2024 and 2023. On the international stage, Cubas solidified his spot in Paraguay\u2019s squad, starting 13 of Paraguay\u2019s 18 CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as he helped his country secure their place in the 2026 FIFA Men\u2019s World Cup\u2122. It marked the first time in 16 years Paraguay qualified for the prestigious tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All-time, Cubas\u00a0has\u00a0started 127 of his 136 appearances across all competitions for Whitecaps FC, scoring one goal and adding 10 assists. Dating back to 2022, the \u2018Caps have posted a record of 55W-36L-36D across all competitions when Cubas starts. He is one of seven players in club history to have won four TELUS Canadian Championship titles.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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