Müller Brings Munich Mentality to Vancouver: Birthday Hat Trick Seals 7-0 Rout

On his 36th birthday, Thomas Müller dominated Philadelphia Union as Vancouver Whitecaps triumphed **7-0** at BC Place in front of over 26,000 fans. Müller scored two penalties, a header, and provided a brilliant assist for Vancouver’s fifth goal.

From the opening whistle, Vancouver controlled the game. Laborda opened the scoring with a header from a perfect Berhalter corner, followed by Ali Ahmed setting up Sabbi for the second. Müller converted his first penalty in the 30th minute and another before halftime, giving Vancouver a commanding 4-0 lead.

In the second half, Müller turned creator, sliding a precise pass to Sabbi for the fifth goal. Elloumi made his home debut count with a header for the sixth, and Müller completed his birthday hat trick in the dying minutes, capping the **7-0 rout**.

📊 Match Highlights

• Thomas Müller: 3 goals (2 penalties, 1 header) + 1 assist
• Laborda & Elloumi: headed goals
• Ali Ahmed: assist + goal
• Sabbi: 2 goals
• Attendance: >26,000, third straight home game over 26,000

Vancouver now sits on 52 points, just one shy of their club record, with a goal difference of +23 – the best in MLS this season. This win marked their earliest playoff clinch in club history and their third consecutive postseason appearance.

🏁 Final Thoughts

Müller’s birthday performance was more than a personal celebration – it was a masterclass in leadership, precision, and efficiency, showing why he remains one of the most influential players in MLS and a driving force behind Vancouver’s rise.