Vancouver Whitecaps Sign Homegrown Striker Johnny Selemani to Professional Contract

Vancouver Whitecaps FC have announced the signing of homegrown striker Johnny Selemani to a professional contract. The 18-year-old is under contract through the 2029–30 season, with options for the 2030–31 and 2031–32 seasons, while sporting director Axel Schuster praised his progress within the club’s system and the maturity that will help him make the jump to MLS level.

According to mlssoccer, Selemani has one start in three first-team appearances on short-term MLS agreements. With Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS NEXT Pro he has played 34 matches, recording 4 goals and 3 assists, after joining the BMO Academy in August 2022. He is the 12th WFC2 player in MLS NEXT Pro and the 30th Homegrown player to sign for the first team.

Internationally, Selemani has represented Canada at U-15 and U-17 levels and took part in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He expressed gratitude to the club, coaches, staff and family, also mentioned his faith, and said he feels ready but knows much work still awaits him.

Vancouver lead the Western Conference with 49 points (15 wins, 5 losses, 4 draws) and have nine matches remaining in the regular season; the signing announcement was published on mlssoccer.