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Jul 5, 2025 10:51 am

Whitecaps exercise buyout on F Damir Kreilach

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The Vancouver Whitecaps have exercised a buyout of forward Damir Kreilach’s guaranteed contract.

The 36-year-old Croatian will no longer occupy a senior roster spot, and his wages won’t count against the club’s salary budget.

“Damir has been an exceptional leader and mentor over the past one and a half years,” sporting director Axel Schuster said Friday. “Many of our young players, who are now making their mark in MLS, were so well prepared thanks to his steady presence and support in the locker room.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Damir and wish him and his family all the very best in the future.”

Kreilach contributed one goal in four matches (no starts) this season with Vancouver. His two-year totals with the Whitecaps included three goals in 21 matches (six starts).

Kreilach racked up 47 goals in 151 MLS matches (133 starts) with Real Salt Lake from 2018-23. The 2021 MLS All-Star’s career totals across all competitions include 60 goals and 20 assists in 199 appearances.

Each MLS club is permitted two buyouts per season.

–Field Level Media

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