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Messi Fires Miami Into Playoffs as Müller Sits Out Whitecaps Draw

Müller remains out with adductor problems.

Overview

  • Vancouver’s three-match winning streak ended with a 1–1 draw at Portland, where Kamal Miller scored in the 39th minute and Brian White equalized in the 88th.
  • The Whitecaps had already secured an MLS playoff berth before the match.
  • Thomas Müller missed the game, watched from the stands, and after a partial return to training his availability for Saturday at Seattle remains uncertain.
  • Inter Miami clinched a postseason spot with a 4–0 win at New York City FC as Lionel Messi scored in the 74th and 86th minutes and provided an assist.
  • Messi moved to the top of the MLS scoring chart with 24 goals, and Luis Suárez converted an 83rd-minute penalty for Miami’s third.