This weekend was a jubilant one for Bayern Munich fans as both the men’s and women’s teams clinched impressive clean sheet victories over Hamburger SV and RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, club legend Thomas Müller was busy making headlines across the Atlantic, celebrating his 36th birthday with a stunning performance.

Playing for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Müller showcased his exceptional skills by leading the team against the Philadelphia Union in his favorite spot just behind the striker, proudly wearing the captain’s armband. The match unfolded perfectly for Vancouver, who surged to a remarkable 2-0 lead early on.

The excitement escalated when the Whitecaps were awarded a penalty, which Müller coolly converted. Not long after, they earned another spot-kick, and Müller slotted it home in identical fashion, sending his team into the halftime break with a commanding 4-0 lead—an echo of Bayern’s dominance over Hamburg.

However, the Whitecaps were on a ruthless mission, netting two more goals and leading 6-0 as the match neared its conclusion. With just two minutes remaining, some dazzling combination play set Müller up perfectly, allowing him to head in his fourth goal of the game from just yards out. This marked not only his first non-penalty goal in Canada but also his fourth goal in the MLS this season.

In a thrilling finish, Vancouver triumphed with a staggering 7-0 victory, securing their place in the MLS Cup Playoffs. In true Müller fashion, he celebrated with a clip featuring his signed match ball, humorously honoring his former Bayern teammates, especially Harry Kane. "Harry, now I know how you feel with a hat trick ball,” he grinned.

This impressive hat trick marks the seventh of Müller’s illustrious career, excluding friendlies. His last came during the dramatic DFB-Pokal semifinals against Bayer Leverkusen in the 2017/18 season, while he also famously netted a hat trick against Portugal during the 2014 World Cup, solidifying his status on the world stage.

Here’s to the Raumdeuter, Thomas Müller! May he continue to shine in Vancouver’s blue and white for many more years to come!