Thomas Müller’s arrival at Vancouver Whitecaps this season came as a surprise to many, especially after earlier reports linked the German legend to MLS clubs like FC Cincinnati and LAFC. Despite the complex MLS rules around player rights and a tug-of-war involving multiple teams,

Thomas Müller ended his 25-year tenure with Bayern Munich, but he wasn’t ready to retire. Instead, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS. Now, as the team

Schaad agrees that Müller will be a good fit in Vancouver. "He's a guy who can be very serious sometimes, he can be fun, but he is one of the most intelligent players ever," he said. The Whitecaps' decision to sign Müller comes at a pivotal time in franchise history.