German star Thomas Muller returning to Vancouver Whitecaps for 2026

By Canadian Press on December 8, 2025.

VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller is officially returning to the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2026.

The club announced Monday it has exercised an option to keep the German soccer legend next season.

The news comes after the ‘Caps fell 3-1 to Inter Miami on Saturday in their first MLS Cup final.

Muller originally signed with Vancouver on Aug. 6 following 17 seasons with Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga.

The 36-year-old attacking midfielder had seven goals and three assists over his first seven regular-season Major League Soccer games, and scored once in five playoff appearances.

He quickly injected a creative playmaking ability and a charismatic presence that impressed soccer fans and charmed onlookers.

Earlier Monday, the Whitecaps announced they had extended backup goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer through 2027 with a club option for 2028.

Boehmer, 24, has made 18 appearances across all competitions since joining the Major League Soccer team in 2020.

He started all 10 of Vancouver’s Canadian Championship games in 2024 and 2025, helping the team win titles both years.

Boehmer also made two starts in the CONCACAF Champions Cup this season as the Whitecaps earned a spot in the final before falling to Cruz Azul.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2025.

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