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Müller Scores in Stoppage Time as Whitecaps Seize West Lead in Orlando

The stoppage-time win, finished from a Ryan Gauld feed, pushes Vancouver three points clear with Dallas up next.

Overview

  • Vancouver beat Orlando City 2-1 on Saturday to move into sole first in the Western Conference on 63 points with one match remaining.
  • Nelson Pierre leveled in the 81st minute with his first MLS goal before Thomas Müller struck in the 97th minute to secure the points.
  • Müller now has nine goal contributions in six MLS appearances for the Whitecaps, continuing his immediate impact since his August arrival.
  • The makeup game, rescheduled from Aug. 30, was played during an international window with both teams missing regulars; Vancouver was also without injured forward Brian White.
  • Orlando stayed seventh in the East on 53 points, and defender Robin Jansson exited early with a knee injury.