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Thomas Müller Officially Presented by Vancouver Whitecaps Ahead of MLS Debut

His arrival has triggered record merchandise sales, forcing MLS to explore special supply measures.

Thomas Müller geht mit Mitgliedern der Musqueam First Nation durch den Vancouver Airport
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Nick Woltemade

Overview

  • Müller signed a contract through the end of next season and was formally unveiled at a Whitecaps press event in Vancouver.
  • He is scheduled to train with the squad Friday and is widely expected to make his MLS debut this Sunday against Houston Dynamo.
  • Both Müller and sporting director Axel Schuster emphasized the club’s title ambitions, framing his move as a competitive signing to help secure trophies.
  • The Whitecaps reported their biggest single-day shop sales in club history, leading to sold-out jerseys and emergency reorders.
  • MLS is reportedly weighing a temporary “Lex Müller” rule to manage extraordinary kit demand and streamline production logistics.