Thomas Müller Scores Late Goal to Lift Vancouver Whitecaps Over St. Louis City

Thomas Müller scored his first Major League Soccer goal in dramatic fashion, netting a stoppage-time penalty to secure a 3-2 victory for the Vancouver Whitecaps over St. Louis City SC. This was Müller’s first start and second appearance for Vancouver since joining from Bayern Munich, where he had an illustrious 17-season career. The Whitecaps showed resilience, coming back twice after falling behind, with key goals from Brian White and Daniel Rios, before Müller's decisive penalty in the 104th minute. Head coach Jesper Sørensen praised Müller’s leadership and impact, highlighting the excitement he brings to the team. The win boosts Vancouver to third place in the Western Conference, keeping them competitive in the Supporters’ Shield race with seven games remaining. Müller expressed his enthusiasm for his new chapter in MLS and the team’s ambitions to continue progressing and compete for trophies.