Michael Baldisimo Early life
Baldisimo began playing soccer at age four with Wesburn Youth SC.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] Danone Cup qualifiers.[ 4] Vancouver Whitecaps Academy .[ 5] [ 6]
Club career
On August 4, 2016, he made his professional debut in the USL with Whitecaps FC 2 as an academy call-up in a match against Arizona United SC .[ 7] [ 8] Vancouver Whitecaps FC first team.[ 8] Whitecaps FC 2 in the USL Championship .[ 8]
In July 2018, Baldisimo signed a homegrown player contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer .[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] Montreal Impact .[ 12] [ 13] Toronto FC .[ 14] [ 15]
After the 2022 season, following the expiry of his contract, he was selected by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2022 MLS Re-Entry Draft .[ 16] [ 17]
Cavalry FC
In April 2025, Baldisimo signed with Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC for 2025, with a club option for 2026.[ 18] [ 19] Vancouver FC .[ 20] [ 21]
International career
Baldisimo was born in Canada and is of Filipino descent.[ 22]
Personal life
Michael is the younger brother of Matthew Baldisimo , who is also a professional soccer player.[ 34]
Career statistics
As of May 9, 2026[ 35]
↑ San Jose Earthquakes II changed their name to The Town FC in 2024
Honours
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
References
1 2 Michael Baldisimo at Canada Soccer 1 2 "Michael Baldisimo Vancouver Whitecaps profile" . Vancouver Whitecaps FC ↑ "Burnaby's Baldisimo inks deal with Whitecaps" . Burnaby Now ↑ "Danone Cup duo" . The New Westminster Record . August 5, 2011. p. A18.↑ McColl, Michael (September 5, 2018). "Michael Baldisimo "mentally focused" as long Whitecaps journey moves to the next level" . Away from the Numbers . ↑ "Whitecaps FC Announce 2018 Player Awards, Presented by BMO" . Our Sports Central . October 24, 2018.↑ "Shorthanded Whitecaps FC 2 Fall Late to Arizona United" . Our Sports Central . August 4, 2016.1 2 3 "Whitecaps FC sign Residency product Michael Baldisimo to USL contract" . Vancouver Whitecaps FC the original on March 13, 2017.↑ Butler, Dylan (July 17, 2018). "Whitecaps sign Michael Baldisimo, Theo Bair to Homegrown contracts" . Major League Soccer ↑ "Whitecaps FC sign Residency midfielder Michael Baldisimo to MLS Homegrown contract" . Vancouver Whitecaps FC ↑ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (April 28, 2021). "AGR's Analysis: Breaking down Michael Baldisimo's 'growing' importance to the Vancouver Whitecaps offence" . BTS Vancouver . ↑ Adams, J.J. (September 3, 2020). "Whitecaps kids keeping pace with the big boys in MLS" . The Province ↑ " . Sportsnet ↑ Karstens-Smith, Gemma (September 5, 2020). "Michael Baldisimo scores 1st MLS goal to help Whitecaps snap 3-game skid" . CBC Sports ↑ Adams, J.J. (September 6, 2020). "Whitecaps 3, TFC 2: Baldisimo bellissimo in upset win over Canadian rivals" . The Province ↑ "News: Earthquakes Select Midfielder Michael Baldisimo in Stage 2 of MLS Re-Entry Draft" . San Jose Earthquakes ↑ "News: Earthquakes Sign Canadian Midfielder Michael Baldisimo" . San Jose Earthquakes ↑ "Cavalry FC Signs Midfielder Michael Baldisimo to 2025 Roster" . Cavalry FC ↑ Jacques, John (April 2, 2025). "Cavalry Adds MLS Midfielder Michael Baldisimo" . Northern Tribune . ↑ Rhodes, Benedict (August 18, 2025). "Klomp the hero for Cavalry in 5–4 thriller vs. Vancouver – Match Analysis" . Canadian Premier League ↑ "Cavalry FC announces contract extension for midfielder Michael Baldisimo" . Cavalry FC . January 8, 2026.↑ "Filipino-Canadian teen signs with Vancouver Whitecaps soccer" . Balitang America . July 28, 2018. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018.↑ "Canada U-15 national team calls in five Whitecaps FC Residency players for Mexico tournament" . Vancouver Whitecaps FC ↑ "Burnaby pair named to national u-17 squad" . Burnaby Now ↑ Rodriguez, Alicia (May 19, 2018). "Canada national team roster for prestigious Toulon Tournament released" . Major League Soccer ↑ "Canada Soccer announces squad for CONCACAF's men's Olympic Qualifying" . Canadian Soccer Association ↑ "11 'Caps named to provisional Concacaf Gold Cup rosters" . Vancouver Whitecaps FC ↑ Adams, J.J. (May 16, 2021). "Whitecaps: 'Big Baldi' accepts call-up to Philippines, with an eye on World Cup qualification" . The Province ↑ "Azkals gear up for AFF Suzuki Cup 2020" . The Azkals . November 29, 2021. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022.↑ Terrado, Jonas (November 19, 2022). "Local league mainstays, young guns lead Azkals pool" . Philippine Daily Inquirer ↑ Jacques, John (November 23, 2022). "Michael Baldisimo Called Up By Philippines" . Northern Tribune . ↑ "Earthquakes Midfielder Michael Baldisimo Called to Philippine Men's National Team" . San Jose Earthquakes ↑ Terrado, Jonas (March 12, 2024). "PH men's football team taps Baldisimo brothers for World Cup qualifiers" . Philippine Daily Inquirer ↑ Jacques, John (March 12, 2024). "Baldisimo Brothers Called Up To Philippine National Team" . Northern Tribune . ↑ Michael Baldisimo at Soccerway↑ "Vancouver Whitecaps FC win the 2022 Canadian Championship Final" . Canada Soccer. July 27, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2022 .