Müller's goal helped Vancouver beat San Jose 4-1, tying for first in the MLS West with 60 points.

Thomas Müller scored in the 57th minute as the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-1, moving into a tie for first in the MLS Western Conference. The 36-year-old former Germany star has six goals in seven appearances since joining Vancouver. Rayan Elloumi opened the scoring, Müller doubled the lead, and Sebastian Berhalter added two late goals. Beau Leroux scored for San Jose. Vancouver now has 60 points, level with San Diego but with one game in hand, putting them in prime position to clinch the conference title. The win also secured playoff spots for Austin FC and Portland Timbers. Meanwhile, LAFC extended their winning streak to five games with a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United, as Denis Bouanga’s 86th-minute goal tied him with Lionel Messi atop the league scoring chart with 24 goals. LAFC remain fourth in the West.