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Vancouver Whitecaps Exercise 2026 Option to Keep Thomas Müller

Club leaders cast the move as part of a multi‑year plan to maintain a settled core following the MLS Cup run.

Overview

  • Vancouver announced in a roster update that it has activated Müller’s club option, listing him among 26 players under contract for 2026.
  • Müller signaled his intent to continue in a post‑final Instagram message, saying the team’s journey is not over.
  • Sporting director Axel Schuster said preparations for 2026 have been underway for months and emphasized continuity in the squad build.
  • Head coach Jesper Sørensen praised Müller’s daily standards and hunger to improve, expressing confidence the group will be stronger next season.
  • The decision follows Vancouver’s 1–3 defeat to Inter Miami in the MLS Cup final after a productive debut season for Müller, while a German report suggests the club may explore a further extension into 2027.