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Thomas Müller Sets MLS Shooting Challenge Record

The 36-year-old's 79-point run and playful crown exchange amplified the All-Star show's entertainment value, highlighting Vancouver's form before a league meeting with LAFC.

Overview

  • Müller produced a record 79-point performance in the MLS Shooting Challenge on Tuesday during All-Star weekend, surpassing last year’s mark of 72.
  • After Müller's run, Evander took an extra, out-of-competition attempt and matched 79 points, prompting Müller to hand him the symbolic crown onstage.
  • The next day the MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX All-Stars 4-3 in Charlotte, with Heung-Min Son named player of the match for his two goals and Müller entering as a substitute without a goal or assist.
  • The Shooting Challenge requires players to fire from the penalty spot for one minute at fixed target boards worth 2–10 points and a late-activated moving target worth 20 points, a format built for fan spectacle.
  • Müller’s back-to-back All-Star moments shift attention to Vancouver’s upcoming league meeting with Los Angeles FC, a West Conference fixture that pairs the two teams who lead the table.