M.A.C.: Just joined, Mueller wanted to challenge Messi s honor

As soon as he debuted, Mueller wanted to challenge Messi's honor

Although he has won almost all the highest honors in the football world, Thomas Mueller is still full of desire for victory when he debuted in the Major League of American Football (MLS).

35-year-old Mueller made it clear that he had never considered retirement. On the contrary, this German attacking midfielder has just begun a new chapter in his life, joining the Vancouver White Waves with only one goal: to continue chasing the championship trophy.

At the launch conference on August 14 (US time), Mueller said: "Only if there is an opportunity to compete for the championship, adventure is meaningful. Looking at the current competitive state of the White Lang team and the progress in recent years, I believe this opportunity is real - not only this year, but next year."

Mueller signed with the team until the end of the 2025 season, and comes with the "designated player" clause that can be renewed until 2026, and has become the largest star in the club's history. During his 17 years of playing for Bayern Munich, Muller has left a brilliant record of 250 goals, 13 Bundesliga titles and a total of 33 trophies. At the national team level, he won the 2014 World Cup championship with the German team, won the 2010 World Cup Golden Boot Award, and scored a total of 10 goals in the two World Cups.

For Mueller, the brilliant past is just the driving force that motivates him to move towards the future: "What really drives me forward is the trophy ahead, the process of competing with opponents, teammates and even myself. My physical condition is still very good, far from when I retire."

This season, Vancouver White Waves' performance exceeded expectations and currently ranks fifth in the MLS Western Conference with 45 points, only 6 points away from the top, and 7 rounds of games left. They still have hopes to compete for the "Supporter Shield" (regular season champion) and are expected to meet Messi's Miami International in the MLS Cup playoffs in October. In the Central and North American and Caribbean Champions League, Bai Lang reached the finals and strived to achieve four consecutive championships in the Canadian Championship.

Head coach Jesper Sorenson believes that Mueller's professional spirit and role model will help the team grow as a whole. His arrival also greatly increased the popularity of the market. At the end of the season, home ticket sales hit a new high, and his debut against Dynamo Houston was sold out.

Muller felt the fandom of the fans the moment he arrived at Vancouver Airport. On Wednesday night, he was warmly welcomed by fans, with colorful flags flying and cheers coming one after another. The local Aboriginal Chief also presented him with traditional blankets. Afterwards, Mueller signed and took photos for the fans, and watched the White Waves draw with Fuji FC 2-2 in the Canadian Cup semi-finals.