Thomas M\u00fcller<\/a> delivered in a major way Saturday night.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The Germany and Bayern Munich legend struck deep into second-half stoppage time, lifting Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a> to a 2-1 win<\/a> at Orlando City<\/a> that moved his side atop the Western Conference standings.<\/p>\n Ahead of Decision Day next weekend, Vancouver’s 63 points are three clear of expansion side San Diego FC<\/a> (60).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n M\u00dcLLER SAVES US AT THE DEATH \ud83e\udd2f#VWFC<\/a> | #ORLvVAN<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nhvl8lxuHZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 X – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n M\u00fcller helped extend Vancouver\u2019s unbeaten streak to 11 matches across all competitions (7W-0L-4D run). He took several touches before his low blast deflected past Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Gallese<\/a> in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time (97′).<\/p>\n The winner came after Nelson Pierre<\/a> leveled in the 81st minute with his first MLS goal, cancelling out Dagur Thorhallsson<\/a>\u2019s first-half opener at Inter&Co Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n About last night \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8#VWFC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uXrAKNal9d<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 X – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Since signing with Vancouver in early August, M\u00fcller has 11 goal contributions (7g\/4a) in seven matches across all competitions. He also helped the Whitecaps capture a fourth straight Canadian Championship<\/a>, giving them a 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a> spot.<\/p>\n Next Saturday, Vancouver host FC Dallas<\/a> to conclude their regular-season campaign (9 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+<\/a>). They’re guaranteed the West’s No. 1 seed with a win, giving them a major boost for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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