Müller Claims First Title wiht Vancouver in Dramatic draw
SEATTLE, WA – september 28, 2025 – Thomas Müller marked his return from injury with a goal contribution and a trophy lift as the Vancouver Whitecaps secured the Cascadia Cup following a 2-2 draw against the Seattle Sounders. The Bayern Munich legend, recently sidelined with adductor issues, played a key role in the match, setting up Brian White for the opening goal and later witnessing his teammate, Mathías Laborda, secure the tie.
The draw extends vancouver’s unbeaten streak and simultaneously clinches the Cascadia Cup for a record eighth time – a regional title contested annually between Vancouver, Seattle, and the Portland Timbers. This marks Müller’s first silverware as joining the Whitecaps, adding a significant early chapter to his MLS career.Vancouver now sits tied with San Diego FC atop the Western Conference with 57 points from 31 games.
Müller, who was substituted for Sebastian Berhalter in the 62nd minute, provided the assist for White’s 16th goal of the season. Berhalter then equalized after seattle took a temporary lead, ultimately securing the cup for Vancouver. The result also guarantees Vancouver a top-four finish in the Western Conference, earning them home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs’ ”Best-of-Three” series.
Elsewhere in MLS, former German international Marco Reus remained sidelined with a thigh injury as the LA Galaxy defeated Sporting Kansas City 4-1. Despite the win, LA Galaxy remains at the bottom of the Western Conference.
Jürgen Klopp, now a global football director with Red Bull, was present at the New York Derby, witnessing a 3-2 defeat for the new York club against New York City FC. The team, coached by former Bundesliga manager Sandro Schwarz, currently sits tenth in the Eastern Conference. “I don’t think we played the season that we wanted to play,” Klopp stated pre-match. “But that happens, we are still in the position to fight for it.” Klopp also expressed optimism about the league’s future, predicting, “I am 100 percent sure that we will talk about the MLS in five years. It will grow and grow.”
