Vancouver enthusiasts and a chief extend a warm welcome to Thomas Müller.
Thomas Müller Arrives in Vancouver, Set to Join Whitecaps
Thomas Müller, the 2014 World Cup winner, has touched down in Vancouver, Canada, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his illustrious career. The German footballer is set to join the Vancouver Whitecaps, after his contract with FC Bayern Munich was not extended.
Upon arrival, Müller was welcomed by representatives of the Musqueam tribe with a traditional drum march and a speech. The football star then headed to a sports bar on level 3 where Whitecaps fans were watching the Canadian Championship semi-final. Here, he signed autographs and addressed the fans, expressing his happiness to be there and his desire to shape the future of the club.
The Canadian Championship semi-final between Whitecaps and Forge FC ended in a 2:2 draw, but the focus was on Müller's impending debut for the Whitecaps. His first press conference with the team is scheduled for Thursday at 6 pm CEST.
Müller's speech at the sports bar also included a statement about supporting the current game. Meanwhile, it is expected that he will train with the Whitecaps for the first time on the day after his press conference.
The MLS season has been running since February and is separate from the Canadian Championship. Müller's debut for the Whitecaps in the North American Major League Soccer is expected to be on Sunday against Houston Dynamo FC. The game, which will take place at BC Place in Vancouver, is highly anticipated by fans and pundits alike.
Thomas Müller has signed a contract with the Whitecaps that lasts until the end of the next season. The footballer is known for his versatility, technical skills, and ability to score crucial goals, and fans are eager to see how he will perform in the MLS.
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[2] The Canadian Press (2025). "Thomas Müller signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC". [online] Available at: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/thomas-muller-signs-with-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-1.6147593
[3] The Associated Press (2025). "Thomas Müller arrives in Vancouver to join Whitecaps". [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/33643922/thomas-muller-arrives-vancouver-join-whitecaps
[4] Sportsnet (2025). "Thomas Müller makes Whitecaps debut in MLS draw against Houston Dynamo". [online] Available at: https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/thomas-muller-makes-whitecaps-debut-mls-draw-against-houston-dynamo/
Speaking at a sports bar, Thomas Müller expressed his excitement to join the Vancouver Whitecaps, a team currently competing in the MLS, with a debut against Houston Dynamo FC anticipated soon in the European Champions League's absence. Müller's versatility, technical skills, and goal-scoring ability are highly anticipated as he trains and prepares to shape the future of the Whitecaps.
