Press cheers to Müller-Debüt
“A new era has come into Vancouver”
Updated on August 18, 2025 – 1:49 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
The perfect debut for Thomas Müller in the MLS was only a few centimeters. He has already triggered a lot in Vancouver. The presses.
It would have been Thomas Müller. The ex-Münchner only needed two minutes for his first goal at his new club. During his debut on Sunday for the MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps, Müller entered the artificial turf in BC Place Stadium at home in the 61st minute. Already in the 63rd minute a rich 16-meter shot of the world champion fidgeted on the net.
Bitter, however,: the narrow away position of a teammate destroyed the dream debut. Nevertheless, fans and media were equally impressed by the first appearance of the 35-year-old. The presses from Canada and the USA.
Sports Illustrated: “The 35-year-old started as a deeper striker and did not take long to get into the game. However, his most iconic moment will not go into the history of the whitecaps. In the 63rd minute, Müller scored Houston’s goalkeeper Jonathan Bond. However, the goal was revoked in advance because of a away position by White, to the annoyance of Müller and the thousands of spectators.”
Fox Sports: “Thomas Müller shows quality in his unforgettable debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps. A new era has come into Vancouver. The Bavaria-Munich and Germany legend Thomas Müller is the latest world star that has given his MLS debut.”
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Vancouver Sun: “Thomas Müller’s debut by late equalizer clouded – which looked like a fairytale start in Thomas Müller’s career at the Whitecaps, after a goal in injury time by Houston, a turn.”
Field Level Media: “Müller, the 35-year-old German superstar, who scored 250 goals for Bayern Munich in all competitions in all competitions, received standing applause from the fans in Vancouver when he came up in the 61st minute as a substitute. Less than two minutes later, Müller made the audience romp when he seemed to meet from 20 meters with a half-volley. so the gate was not given. “
BVM Sports: “Thomas Müller’s debut caused enthusiasm among fans. And his influence on the white caps could be of great importance, as they fight for a place in the play-offs in the final phase of the season.”
24hoursworlds.com: “An offside whistle and a late goal prevent Thomas Müller’s perfect start to his North America adventure. He has already caused a lot of sensation in Canada.”
ts.ca: “Thomas Müller’s debut in the Major League Soccer was almost perfect. Almost. The German football star came from the bank for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday and shot the ball on the net just a few minutes later. Then the flag was lifted due to sidelines.”