MLS Roundup: Thomas Müller Suffers first Loss with Whitecaps, Messi Claims Golden Boot
Vancouver Whitecaps’ promising form hit a snag Saturday, despite a goal from veteran Thomas Müller, as they fell 2-1 to FC Dallas. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi capped off a historic regular season with a hat-trick, securing the MLS Golden boot for Inter Miami.
Müller,who scored his seventh goal in seven games to equalize after Osaze Urhoghide’s 17th-minute opener for Dallas,experienced his first defeat in a Whitecaps jersey. Sarver Kaik ultimately secured the win for Dallas in the 47th minute. Despite the setback, the Whitecaps are already playoff-bound.”It was a tough battle with ten men and an unfortunate result,” Müller posted on Instagram,adding,”We are now looking forward to the play-offs.”
Messi’s performance propelled Inter Miami to a 5-2 victory over Nashville SC, with the Argentine superstar netting his 27th, 28th, and 29th goals of the season in just 28 appearances. Miami finished third in the eastern Conference and will face Nashville again in the first round of the playoffs.
“What else can I say about Leo?” remarked Miami coach Javier Mascherano.”he was exceptional today, as he frequently enough is. For what he has shown, he will surely be named the league’s most valuable player.”
