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Müller Sidelined With Adductor Issue as Whitecaps Set Club Marks in 2-0 Win at Sporting KC

The club has not clarified his availability for Portland or the Oct. 1 Canadian Championship final.

Overview

  • Vancouver beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0, with goals from Édier Ocampo in the second minute and Kenji Cabrera before halftime.
  • Thomas Müller did not travel and remained in Canada with adductor problems, according to the club.
  • The victory pushed the Whitecaps to 55 points from 29 MLS games and 56 goals this season, both new club records, and they sit second in the West two points behind San Diego FC with two games in hand.
  • Vancouver has already secured an MLS playoff berth during a run of four straight wins across competitions.
  • Müller’s early MLS form stands at four goals and one assist in three appearances, he was an unused substitute in the 4-0 cup win over Forge FC, and his return timeline remains undecided.