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Thomas Müller Edges Lionel Messi in Goals per 90 as MLS Playoffs Begin

Next up is the MLS play-offs, with Miami facing Nashville, Vancouver meeting Dallas.

Overview

  • MLS data show Müller leading the league with 1.16 goals per 90 minutes after the regular season, narrowly ahead of Messi at 1.08.
  • The 36-year-old joined Vancouver in the summer and scored seven goals in his first seven MLS appearances, quickly becoming a fan favorite and on-field leader.
  • Müller highlighted the per‑90 mark on X and used the post to promote the Whitecaps' play-off opener against FC Dallas.
  • Messi posted 29 goals and 19 assists in 28 matches for Inter Miami this season and was recently named Player of the Month.
  • Inter Miami is viewed as a top favorite entering the postseason and opens against Nashville SC in a best-of-three first round.