When Thomas Müller signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps this summer, the hope was to chase as many trophies as possible.
On Wednesday night, he and the Whitecaps will have their first chance to do so, as they aim to win a fourth consecutive Canadian Championship, taking on Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League.
With just four wins in 25 matches, Vancouver FC sits last in the CPL, Canada’s FIFA-sanctioned first division. In contrast, the Whitecaps sit fifth in the MLS table, as one of three Canadian clubs in the American first division.
For Vancouver FC, it’s a full-on magical cup run as the first CPL side to advance to the final, while the Whitecaps are heavy favorites considering their position in MLS, three straight titles, and status as 2025 Concacaf Champions runners-up.
Vancouver FC has several players who previously played for the Whitecaps at the Academy and first-team levels, but the two sides have never met. They will do so for the first time with the Voyageurs Cup and an automatic berth in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup on the line.
