Even though it was only 30 minutes: Thomas Müller impresses in his first appearance for the Vancouver Whitecaps and is cheered.

A goal conceded in stoppage time spoiled former international Thomas Müller's debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps. The 2014 World Cup winner's barely 30-minute debut for the Canadians ended in a 1-1 draw (1-0) against Houston Dynamo FC in the North American Major League Soccer. The long-time Bayern Munich star had scored what appeared to be the 2-0 goal shortly after coming on as a substitute, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Müller was substituted after 61 minutes to the acclaim of the 26,031 spectators, and his teammates immediately sought him out as a passing option. After two minutes on the artificial turf in Vancouver, he delighted the fans again: a brilliant shot from the attacker found the back of the net. However, referee Jon Freemon disallowed the goal.

Müller skillfully distributed the ball and set up his teammates. He gave commands and appeared dangerously in the visitors' penalty area several times. He also helped out defensively. His efforts were repeatedly applauded by the fans.

The Whitecaps failed to score a second goal later on – and were bitterly punished in the end: Artur equalized in the first minute of stoppage time, making the final score 1-1. Brian White had already scored Vancouver's lead with a penalty kick after just six minutes.

With 46 points, Vancouver is in third place in the Western Conference and on course for the playoffs. The Whitecaps continue their MLS campaign next Saturday (local time) against St. Louis.