Schaad agrees that Müller will be a good fit in Vancouver. "He's a guy who can be very serious sometimes, he can be fun, but he is one of the most intelligent players ever," he said. The Whitecaps' decision to sign Müller comes at a pivotal time in franchise history.

On and off the pitch, Thomas Müller figures to be one of the most important signings ever made by the Vancouver Whitecaps. John Molinaro tells us why.

With that ability, he could fit into various formations and tactical plans for the Whitecaps and head coach Jesper Sørensen. At the same time, he can bring unmatched class, either as a winger, attacking midfielder or second striker alongside U.S. men’s national team forward, Brian White.