Overview
- At Fort Lauderdale’s Chase Stadium, Miami prevailed 3-1 with an 8' Ocampo own goal, Ahmed’s 60' equalizer, and Messi-provided finishes for Rodrigo De Paul (71') and Tadeo Allende (96').
- The championship is Inter Miami’s first MLS Cup since the club’s 2020 launch.
- First-year coach Javier Mascherano secured his first managerial trophy as Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets retired after the final whistle.
- Vancouver, revitalized by coach Jesper Sørensen and the midseason arrival of Thomas Müller, reached their first MLS Cup and controlled 65% possession but couldn’t find a second breakthrough.
- Messi’s 2025 season featured league-leading scoring and a playoff record for goal contributions, culminating in two decisive assists in the final.