Muller Makes MLS Debut as Whitecaps Draw with Dynamo
VANCOUVER – Thomas Muller made his Major League Soccer debut as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled the Houston Dynamo to a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
The German soccer icon entered the game in the 61st minute to a roaring reception from the sold-out crowd at B.C. place, immediately injecting energy into the match.
The 35-year-old attacking midfielder joined Vancouver earlier this month after a legendary 17-season career at Bayern Munich.During his time with the German powerhouse,he scored 250 goals across all competitions and secured an impressive 33 titles,including 13 league championships.
Brian White scored for the Whitecaps (13-6-7) from the penalty spot in the sixth minute. Artur equalized for the Dynamo (7-11-8) in the 91st minute.
Vancouver dominated possession and outshot Houston 15-11, with a 3-2 advantage in shots on target.
The draw keeps Vancouver in third place in the Western Conference, trailing only San Diego FC and Minnesota united, with eight regular-season games remaining.
The announced crowd of 26,031 gave Muller a standing ovation when he was introduced on the big screen before kickoff. He acknowledged the enthusiastic support by standing and applauding the fans.
Key Takeaways
- Thomas Muller made his highly anticipated MLS debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
- The whitecaps and Dynamo played to a 1-1 draw.
- Brian White scored for Vancouver, while Artur scored for Houston.
- Vancouver remains in a strong position in the Western Conference playoff race.
Publication Date: 2025/08/18 03:39:24