Overview

• Thomas Müller was officially presented as a Vancouver Whitecaps player on Thursday after arriving at Vancouver International Airport and receiving a ceremonial welcome from Musqueam First Nation delegates.
• He has completed medical and administrative formalities and is set to seek his MLS debut at BC Place on Sunday against the Houston Dynamo, with coach Jesper Sørensen yet to confirm his availability.
• The club recorded its highest single-day jersey sales and a spike in ticket purchases following Müller’s signing, signaling a major commercial boost for the Whitecaps.
• At his introductory news conference, Müller said his body feels “too good to retire” and he aims to pursue future titles in Major League Soccer.
• Vancouver secured Müller’s discovery rights through allocation payments and signed him through the 2025 season under targeted allocation money with a Designated Player option for 2026.