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Thomas Müller Extends Whitecaps Contract for MLS Sprint Season

The short deal covers February–May 2027 as MLS moves to an autumn–spring calendar, underscoring uncertainty over Vancouver’s longer-term ownership and stadium situation.

Overview

  • The Vancouver Whitecaps announced Tuesday that Thomas Müller has extended his contract to remain with the club through the MLS Sprint Season from February to May 2027.
  • The club said the extra six months were agreed to bridge the league's calendar change and quoted Müller and sporting director Axel Schuster expressing mutual commitment.
  • SPORT BILD reports a different end date of June 30, 2027 for the extension, but the Whitecaps have not confirmed that specific date.
  • Müller has continued to influence matches for Vancouver, earning Man of the Match in a 3–3 draw with D.C. United and recording 19 goals and 12 assists in 45 appearances for the club.
  • The short extension secures Müller for the one-off Sprint Season yet does not resolve the club’s longer-term future as the Whitecaps remain for sale and MLS weighs relocation options because of problems at BC Place.