Thomas Müller’s penalty secures draw for Vancouver Whitecaps against LAFC

In a Western Conference showdown at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps drew 1‑1 with Los Angeles FC before a crowd of 40,086. South Korean forward Heung‑min Son gave LAFC the lead in the 37th minute, but Thomas Müller converted a penalty in the 76th after being fouled by Yevhen Cheberko, restoring parity.

The result leaves both clubs level on 34 points at the top of the conference, with Vancouver holding a superior goal‑difference. The match also marked the first MLS game on BC Place’s newly installed artificial turf, which players and coaches described as slower and less predictable than the previous grass surface.

Both teams will next compete in the Leagues Cup, with Vancouver hosting Atlante and LAFC facing Chivas de Guadalajara.