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Thomas Müller Makes Whitecaps Debut as Vancouver’s Buzz Builds

League praise alongside a debut‑patch collectible underscores the scale of Vancouver’s rollout.

Schonlau vor Abschied aus Hamburg
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Overview

  • The 35-year-old entered in the 61st minute at a sold-out BC Place and saw a long-range strike ruled out for offside as Vancouver drew 1–1 with Houston.
  • MLS hailed the cameo as an unforgettable debut and declared that a new era has begun in Vancouver.
  • Coverage describes record shirt and ticket demand and a sharp social-media jump, with local press dubbing the reception “Müller‑Mania.”
  • Müller wore MLS’s one-game debut patch, which Fanatics will mount on a signed, limited trading card after the match.
  • German outlet Bild, via t‑online, reports former HSV captain Sebastian Schonlau is set to travel to Canada to finalize a move to the Whitecaps.