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Müller works magic for Vancouver: dream luck in the MLS quarter-finals!
Thomas Müller scores hat trick to lead Vancouver Whitecaps to MLS quarterfinals. A look back at exciting playoff emotions.
Müller works magic for Vancouver: dream luck in the MLS quarter-finals!
An exciting chapter in football history is currently being opened at the Vancouver Whitecaps. On November 2, 2025, Thomas Müller managed to reach the quarterfinals of the MLS playoffs with his new team. The match against FC Dallas ended in a dramatic penalty shootout after the regular time was 1-1. Dallas initially put the score in front with a goal from striker Petar Musa in the 25th minute, but the alert Ralph Priso-Mbongue equalized in stoppage time. The decisive moment came in the penalty shootout: all of the Whitecaps' shooters remained on strong nerves, while the team from Dallas unfortunately missed two penalties. Now the team is eagerly awaiting the winner of the match between Los Angeles FC and Austin FC, which ended 1-0 on the same day, to meet in the quarterfinals.
But that is not the only notable development surrounding Thomas Müller. On November 1, his 36th birthday, he experienced an unforgettable moment when he scored a hat-trick in the game against the Philadelphia Union. With a spectacular 7-0 win, the Whitecaps secured their place in the playoffs. This was not only Müller's third game in the MLS, but also a historic day for the club: They became the seventh team to win a regular season game by seven goals and scored four goals in the first half - a first for the Whitecaps.
A world champion and his successes
The world champion and long-time Bayern Munich player has impressively demonstrated his presence on the pitch in a very short space of time. Müller was officially signed by the Vancouver Whitecaps and with his 35 trophies even overtook former teammate Toni Kroos as the most decorated German player. In his first six games for Vancouver, he scored an impressive 5 goals and added 3 more, with his goal against Vancouver FC in the 2025 Canadian Championship final also being the 300th of his career.
The Whitecaps could not only benefit from Müller's impressive skills on the pitch, but also from the experience he has gained through numerous major tournaments and titles. With almost three decades of football experience and numerous championships under his belt, including 13 Bundesliga titles and 2 UEFA Champions League titles, he shows that he is not just a player but also a leader. “Winning the Canadian Championship is more important than personal success,” Müller recently emphasized, showing his team orientation.
A look at the playoffs
The Vancouver Whitecaps are impressively showing that they have serious ambitions in the coming playoffs. After winning the Canadian Championship final and impressive regular season performances that saw them become the seventh team in MLS history to win a game by seven goals, fans are looking forward to what's next. In particular, the successful return of player Ryan Gauld and the winning ways in the league are being watched with great anticipation by the supporters. The team now has the opportunity to secure a place in unforgettable football history with a victory in the quarter-finals.
The fans can look forward to exciting weeks in which Thomas Müller and the Vancouver Whitecaps want to prove that they can also play at the top in the MLS. Expectations are high and the joy in the city of Vancouver can already be felt!