Muller's Arrival in Vancouver: Chief and Audience Applaud Welcome Ceremony - Vancouver Welcomes Müller: Leader's Arrival Accompanied by Cheers and Fanfare
Thomas Müller Makes Debut for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in MLS
Thomas Müller, the renowned German soccer star, made his debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Major League Soccer (MLS) on August 17, 2025. The highly-anticipated moment marked Müller's first professional club outside of Bayern Munich and one of the most significant MLS signings of the season.
Müller joined the Whitecaps on August 17, 2025, signing a contract that extends until the end of the following season, with a Designated Player option for 2026. His arrival at the Vancouver International Airport was met with a traditional drum march by representatives of the Musqueam tribe and a speech by Chief Wayne Sparrow.
Müller's MLS debut came off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo FC at BC Place. He entered the match in the 60th minute and nearly scored a goal that was disallowed for offside. The Whitecaps' next MLS match was on August 23, 2025, when they hosted St. Louis CITY SC at BC Place with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. PT.
During his visit to the sports bar, Müller addressed Whitecaps fans for the first time and delivered a speech to fans at the sports bar in Vancouver International Airport. After signing autographs, Müller was expected to train with the Whitecaps team for the first time on the day following his press conference.
The MLS season has been running since February and is separate from the Canadian Championship. The winner of the Canadian Championship competition, however, becomes the Canadian champion. Müller's contract with FC Bayern Munich was not renewed prior to his move to Vancouver.
This significant moment in Müller's career marks his commitment to shaping the future of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and his eagerness to contribute to the team's success in the North American Major League Soccer.
*Thomas Müller's commitment to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC extends beyond the soccer field, demonstrating a desire for community aid to less-favoured regions, as he revealed his plans to engage with local initiatives aimed at uplifting disadvantaged neighborhoods.
*With the arrival of Thomas Müller, the Whitecaps FC family has added a skilled soccer player who excels not only in football and soccer, but also in fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie that can be evident in team sports, reflecting the spirit of sportsmanship and brotherhood that resonates with the fans in the community.
