Whitecaps extend Thomas Muller's contract through 2027
German soccer legend Thomas Muller has signed a contract extension with the Vancouver Whitecaps, keeping him with the MLS club through the 2027 season. The 37-year-old midfielder remains a key contributor to the team's performance.
Why it matters
Muller's continued presence in the MLS underscores the league's growing ability to attract and retain high-profile international talent.
Vancouver Whitecaps' Thomas Muller shows his appreciation to Vancouver fans after Inter Miami defeated Vancouver during the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/CP) Thomas Muller is not ready to retire.
The Vancouver Whitecaps announced on Tuesday that the club has signed the German soccer legend to a contract extension through Major League Soccer's 2027 "sprint season."
The sprint season is set to run from February through May 2027 before the league switches to the international summer-to-spring calendar in July 2027.
“So far it’s a hell of a ride. It’s really fun to be with this team, to be with these people and to be with the club," Muller said in a video released by the 'Caps. "And my body is still good.
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