Last-minute goal! Müller fires Vancouver to the top of the table | OneFootball

Thomas Müller remains the epitome of game intelligence and decision-making joy even in Major League Soccer. The former Bayern star led the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-1 away victory at Orlando City with a goal in the seventh minute of injury time – earning the Canadians the top spot in the Western Conference.

With a precise left-footed shot from the edge of the penalty area, the 36-year-old scored his seventh goal since moving to North America. Müller was then engulfed by a jubilant group of players. On Instagram, he humorously commented: “Scoring goals can be dangerous,” wrote the 2014 World Cup champion with a laughing emoji.

Seventh Goal – Müller Becomes the Match Winner

For Müller, it was already the eleventh point in the last six competitive matches – an impressive record of seven goals and four assists. Previously, Nelson Pierre (81st) had equalized for Vancouver after Dagur Thorhallsson (24th) had put the hosts ahead.

Thanks to Müller's late winning goal, the Whitecaps remain unbeaten in eleven games and head into the season's final stretch with confidence.

Eleven Games Unbeaten: Vancouver Takes First Place

The 2-1 victory not only extends Vancouver's winning streak but also marks their return to the top of the table – for the first time since June 25. With a win in the last regular-season game against FC Dallas (October 19), the Canadians can further crown their strong season.

In the first round of the MLS Play-offs (October 24 to November 3), Vancouver will definitely have home advantage. From the quarter-finals onwards, the decision will be made in a single knockout match.

In Florida, there was also a star who once again made history: Lionel Messi led Inter Miami with a brace (39th, 87th) to a clear 4-0 against Atlanta United and took the lead in the MLS scoring list with 26 season goals.

The Argentine world champion also assisted Jordi Alba's goal (52nd), while Luis Suárez (61st) contributed the fourth goal – an evening that once again showed that even in the USA, the magic of the old guard remains unbroken.

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