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Disallowed Goal Marks Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps Debut in 1-1 Draw

Framed by a sellout crowd at BC Place with MLS hailing a new era, Müller’s debut was tempered by a stoppage-time equalizer.

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Overview

  • Müller entered as a 61st-minute substitute and saw a long-range strike disallowed for offside just 163 seconds later.
  • Houston Dynamo’s Artur Bassi scored in the first minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw that dropped Vancouver to third in the Western Conference.
  • A sellout BC Place erupted in chants and “Willkommen, Raumdeuter” banners as fans greeted the 35-year-old World Cup winner.
  • MLS praised the appearance as the start of a new era and noted Müller’s instant leadership in a youthful Whitecaps squad.
  • Müller said he felt mixed emotions after the match and has been enjoying everyday life in Vancouver, from shopping excursions to apartment routines.