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Thomas Müller Arrives in Vancouver as Whitecaps Sell Out MLS Debut

Thousands of supporters flocked to BC Place to greet the German veteran ahead of Sunday’s home game against Houston Dynamo.

Overview

  • Müller stepped onto the pitch at BC Place on August 17 and signed autographs for a large crowd of cheering fans during his official club presentation.
  • Vancouver Whitecaps announced Lower Bowl tickets for his anticipated MLS debut against Houston Dynamo are sold out, marking the team’s quickest home sellout this season.
  • His first appearance comes in the Whitecaps’ 25th match, with the club holding third place in the Western Conference on 45 points and eyeing a boost in its playoff push.
  • The 35-year-old German joins Vancouver as a Designated Player after the club secured discovery-rights compensation, General Allocation Money payments and his international transfer clearance.
  • The fanfare around his arrival and rapid ticket sales highlight the commercial boost and heightened interest generated by signing the long-time Bayern Munich stalwart.