Overview
- Inter Miami routed NYCFC 5-1 in the Eastern Conference final, with Tadeo Allende scoring twice early and completing his hat-trick late.
- Lionel Messi set up Mateo Silvetti for Miami’s third goal, taking his playoff tally to 13 goal contributions in five matches.
- Mateo Silvetti and Telasco Segovia added second-half goals as Miami capped a dominant postseason that also featured 4-0 wins over Nashville and FC Cincinnati.
- Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego FC 3-1 to win the West, setting an MLS Cup final of Inter Miami vs. Vancouver on Dec. 6 in Fort Lauderdale.
- The championship match will air on FOX and stream on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, with Miami hosting by virtue of its superior regular-season points total.