Thomas Müller
VANGermany
Right
Sep 13, 1989
36
6'1"
168 lb
AM
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Creative Playmaker
On bench Wednesday
Muller (illness) is on the bench for the midweek meeting with FC Dallas.
Analysis: Muller has made a gradual return to training over the past couple of weeks, and he's now expected to be involved as a substitute before moving into the initial lineup at some point in future contests. The former Bayern Munich star was in good form prior to his injury, as he generated multiple shots and chances created in four straight appearances while scoring two goals and assisting once over that period. His eventual inclusion in upcoming games could be in a No. 10 role at the expense of Jeevan Singh Badwal.
Back in partial training
Muller (illness) did gym work and ran on the training pitch during Monday's practice, Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer reports.
Analysis: Muller will look to regain top shape ahead of the upcoming visit to Dallas after being left out of the previous two contests due to the illness. The experienced attacker is a key man for the Whitecaps and was in good form prior to his absence, notching two goals and one assist over his last four starts. Jeevan Singh Badwal has been covering his spot but will be at risk of dropping to a bench role as soon as Muller is fully healthy.
Out with illness
Muller is listed as out for Saturday's match against San Jose due to illness, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Muller was looking unlikely to play Saturday due to an illness, and this will now keep him out, as the attacker is not fit enough to play. This is a second straight match he misses, a continued rough absence after four straight starts. Jeevan Singh Badwal is likely to start in his place once again.
Out with illness
Muller is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Los Angeles Galaxy due to illness.
Analysis: Muller's absence is a late blow for a team that had relied on him in a central attacking midfield position over the previous four league games. Jeevan Singh Badwal will get an unusual opportunity in Muller's place against Galaxy. The former Germany international will aim to bounce back in subsequent fixtures if he's only dealing with a minor ailment. He has scored four goals and provided one assist over nine appearances in the 2026 MLS campaign.
Contributes in win
Muller assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and six chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Muller recorded his first assit of the season against Colorado on Saturday. He now sits at four goals with one assist through nine MLS appearances, starting seven of those while creating 22 chances in the attack.
Nets in rout
Muller scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-0 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Muller scored once during Friday's win, and could have had multiple assists with some better finishing around him. It was a one-sided clash from start-to-finish and Muller was dominant throughout the match. He's a threat on the ball every time he gets forward and should be a major contributor in all matches moving forward.
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