Overview

• Inter Miami reached the final by beating Orlando City 3-1 in Fort Lauderdale, with Lionel Messi scoring twice and Telasco Segovia adding a stoppage-time goal.
• Seattle Sounders defeated LA Galaxy 2-0 in Carson through strikes from Pedro De la Vega and Osaze De Rosario to book the other berth.
• The championship game is scheduled for Sunday, August 31 at Seattle’s Lumen Field, with the Sounders hosting as the higher-seeded semifinalist.
• Refereeing was a major talking point in Miami’s win after Orlando’s penalty claim went uncalled before a later foul produced an Inter Miami penalty and a red card for David Brekalo.
• Messi’s availability had been in question due to a recent injury, yet he started, wore a knee brace, and proved decisive, as MLS clubs swept all four semifinal spots in this edition.