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Globe and Mail
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- Globe and Mail
Vancouver Whitecaps officially sign former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller
Thomas Muller says his skills speak for themselves. The main thing he wants Vancouver Whitecaps supporters to know about his transfer to the Major League Soccer club is that he's 'fully into it.' The Whitecaps pulled off the biggest signing in club history, adding the 2014 World Cup champion and longtime Bayern Munich star to a club that has spent the entire season pushing for top spot in the Western Conference. 'They (fans) can expect that I'm always 100 per cent,' Muller said in a video provided by the club. 'You can watch my skills in YouTube videos or several TV shows, but you can expect that I'm fully into it. And for me, that's the most important part.' The club announced the move Wednesday. While a dollar figure was not disclosed, Muller has signed for the remainder of the 2025 season with a Designated Player option for 2026. Muller is expected to arrive in Vancouver next Wednesday, with his first training session set for Thursday. Muller helped lead Germany to the 2014 World Cup title, scoring five goals in the tournament. He had also won the Golden Boot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, finishing with five goals and three assists. He will occupy an international roster slot and is expected to take one of the club's vacant spots on the season-ending injury list, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC), visa and work permit. The 35-year-old attacking midfielder came up through Bayern Munich's academy and spent 17 years with the German Bundesliga side. He scored 250 goals for Bayern across all competitions and helped the team to 13 league championships, but his contract was not renewed after last season. 'Our approach was only going after the football player Thomas Muller, and not his big name, his brand, his famous face,' Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster said in a video. 'We wanted to convince him in the area that excites him the most,' Schuster added. 'He loves this game so much, and he wants to continue because he wants to play the game. 'Everything else came for us second, and we only started that after he said 'Yes, I'm in.'' Muller talked with former teammate Alphonso Davies about the club and the city after deciding to make the move to Vancouver. Davies, a star player with Bayern and captain of Canada's national team, started his career as a teenager with the Whitecaps before joining the German powerhouse in January 2019. 'He told me a lot of good things about the city and the Whitecaps,' said Muller. 'So I was a little bit pumped, but the decision was made. 'I didn't need Alphonso's opinion, but it was important for me just to double-check.' To complete the signing, the Whitecaps acquired Muller's MLS discovery rights from FC Cincinnati in exchange for up to US$400,000 in General Allocation Money. He joins a Whitecaps (13-5-6) team that has spent much of the Major League Soccer season hovering around the top of the Western Conference standings. Under first-year head coach Jesper Sorensen, the club has exceeded expectations this year, not only in league play, but by making it to the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, where they fell 5-0 to LIGA MX side Cruz Azul. Muller said he is looking forward to working with Sorensen. 'He has a great mindset,' Muller said. 'You feel it when you talk with him. He's very clear what he wants.' Muller is the latest international star to make the jump to MLS. Argentine forward Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 following a long career with Barcelona and a stint at Paris Saint-Germain. The 38-year-old currently leads MLS in scoring with 18 goals on the season. English midfielder David Beckham was one of the first European stars to move to MLS. He signed with the L.A. Galaxy in 2007 after playing for top clubs such as Manchester United and Real Madrid, and won the MLS Cup in 2011 and 2012. Beckham remains involved with the league as an owner of Inter Miami.
CBC
an hour ago
- CBC
Waterloo says 'high likelihood' unapproved LiveBarn streams were active since May
The City of Waterloo says there is a "high likelihood" that unscheduled LiveBarn streams at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC) ran from May 1 to July 23. City staff were first made aware of the issue on July 23, when it was discovered that a LiveBarn camera meant for streaming minor hockey games was active outside scheduled times, livestreaming footage of children taking part in summer camp activities within view of the camera. A release from the city on Wednesday says the stream is only available to subscribers but, according to LiveBarn, none of the footage was downloaded or shared. The city says the WMRC was the only facility affected in Waterloo. It says other groups, outside of children's summer camps, may have been recorded during the extended period, too. The city says it has contacted all relevant renters of the space and the guardians of campers who may have been impacted. LiveBarn cameras remain offline in all Waterloo arenas while the city works with the Waterloo Minor Hockey Association and the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. LiveBarn confirms unauthorized livestreaming A LiveBarn spokesperson confirmed livestreaming cameras filmed summer camp programs at: The Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex in Waterloo. Hespeler Arena and Dickson Arena in Cambridge. The Lions Arena and Grand River Arena in Kitchener. The City of Waterloo says according to its contract with LiveBarn, the livestreaming company is responsible for any information recorded through the camera. "The agreement states that LiveBarn has all responsibility for the cameras and associated equipment, including the operation and use, and signage," the city said in an emailed statement sent to CBC last month. The Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner has been notified of the livestreaming issue. "We are in the early stages of gathering information to determine next steps and cannot share additional details at this time. We can follow up with you when there are further developments," said an emailed statement from the privacy commissioner's office to CBC in July.
CBC
an hour ago
- CBC
Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women's rugby team fundraising campaign
The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women's rugby team ahead of this month's World Cup in England. The iconic Canadian band is selling a limited-edition T-shirt with proceeds going to supporting the second-ranked Canadian women. "This team is the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian — passionate, humble, and resilient," the band said in a statement. "This partnership is about getting all of Canada behind one of the most inspiring untold stories in this country. It's lifting up a team and a nation on the world stage, cheering on our women as they aim to achieve their dreams." The T-shirt, which retails for $45, is black with The Hip — above the tagline 'Since 1984' — added into Rugby Canada's red shield logo. "This T-shirt is about belief in our team and pride in supporting Canada," said Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys. "To have the legendary and distinctly Canadian band The Tragically Hip publicly backing our team speaks volumes about the pride this group of rugby players has inspired across the country." The Canadian women operate on a far smaller budget than top-ranked England, as well as No. 3 New Zealand and No. 4 France. To that end, Rugby Canada launched its "Mission: Win Rugby World Cup" fundraising campaign in March with the goal of raising $1 million. It says it has reached more than 88 per cent of that target, money that is being used to support the squad in its tournament preparation. The Canadian women play their final World Cup tune-up match Saturday against fifth-ranked Ireland in Belfast. Canada opens Group B play Fiji on Aug. 23 in York before facing No. 9 Wales on Aug. 30 in Manchester and No. 8 Scotland on Sept. 6 in Exeter at the expanded 16-team tournament. The Canadian women finished fourth at the last World Cup. Their best showing at the tournament was runner-up to host France in 2014.
