Bayern legend Müller lifts first trophy with Vancouver | OneFootball

Success remains his constant companion. Even on a new continent, Thomas Müller shows that he simply knows how to win titles. With the Vancouver Whitecaps, he has now set a record.

After a short injury-related break, the 36-year-old returned to the field with an assist – and immediately celebrated his first trophy in the Vancouver Whitecaps jersey. The club secured the Cascadia Cup with a 2-2 draw at the Seattle Sounders – a regional title played out during the regular MLS season, rooted in a special fan tradition.

In the away game in Seattle, Müller was back in the starting lineup after a three-game break and played in the central offensive position. After the break, he set up the 1-0 for Brian White – his 16th goal of the season. Shortly thereafter, Seattle turned the game around with a double strike before Müller's substitute, Sebastian Berhalter, provided the assist for the 2-2 final score. Müller himself was substituted in the 62nd minute.

Although it was a regular Major League Soccer match, the game had double significance: The Cascadia Cup is awarded based on regular season games between three teams from the Pacific Northwest – the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Seattle Sounders, and the Portland Timbers. The points from these direct duels contribute to a special ranking, organized by fan groups of the three clubs.

Vancouver also on course in the MLS standings

With the eighth win of this regional trophy, Vancouver is now the sole record holder. Müller was able to receive the cup under the applause of his teammates. Otherwise, his team remains on course: The Whitecaps are tied with San Diego FC at the top of the Western Conference. Furthermore, a place in the top four of the standings is now secured – which guarantees them home advantage in the decisive third game of the first playoff round.

Officially, the Cascadia Cup is not one of the competitions organized by the MLS. It was created by the fans themselves in 2004 and has since been awarded annually to the most successful team in the region. For Thomas Müller, it is still his first title on North American soil. Now he aims to continue in the MLS. The playoffs begin on October 19.

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