Desky introduces Vancouver White Waves: 35-year-old Mueller needs to adapt to artificial turf & strange teammates

German Sky Sports published a post introducing the new owner of Bayern legend Thomas Mueller, Vancouver Bailang.

With the official announcement of Mueller's transfer to Vancouver White Lang, the 131-time celebrity who played for the German team immediately received a welcome from former national teammate Reus, who is now playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy. After playing 756 games for Bayern, the 35-year-old Mueller will wear the jersey of other teams for the first time. But what kind of team is Vancouver White Wave?

This team located at the westernmost end of Canada and adjacent to the U.S. border is one of the three teams of the U.S. neighbor Canada in the major leagues. Mueller's new owner has been in the top US league since 2010, but has not won the championship yet. However, they are expected to strive for the first championship in the team's history this season. Bai Lang is currently ranked second in the Western Conference (24 rounds of the 34th round of the league), and the situation of advancing to the playoffs is clear.

Bai Lang's success this season was created by a group of less-known players in Europe. Brain Jesper Sorenson's number one scorer Brian White also maintains the team's goal record, and the captain is Scotsman Ryan Gold who has played for the team since 2021. Club CEO Axel Schustel has served as the director of sports at Mainz 05 and Schalke 04, and has Bundesliga operation experience.

In this team that once trained Bayern star Alfonso Davis, Mueller will face almost completely unfamiliar teammates, but there are many familiar faces in the league. In addition to Mueller and Reus, Messi, Suarez, Busquets, Alba, Lori and former Dortmund goalkeeper Burkey are all fighting in the US League. Mueller will also reunite with former Bundesliga players such as Baumgartel, Marcel Hartle and Eric Tommy.

's transition to Canada is not only a geographical migration for Mueller, but also an innovation in football experience. Bailang has artificial turf at home, which means that Mueller, who has competed in nearly 900 professional games, needs to adapt to the new venue at the age of 35. However, BC Place Stadium will bring a unique experience. This modern venue with a capacity of 55,000 people is not only one of the 2026 World Cup venues, but also known as an architectural treasure.

Joining Bailang marks a new adventure that Mueller started after his 17-year Bayern career, and he will direct the world football gaze to Canada. Far from the familiar Bundesliga stage, Mueller will experience artificial turf with brand new teammates for the first time. In this star-studded league, he not only brings rich experience and leadership temperament, but also may become the last puzzle for the first championship in the history of Bailang Surfers. The home game against Dynamo Houston on August 18 may become the starting point for Mueller to write a new legend.