Overview

• Osaze De Rosario, Alex Roldan from the penalty spot and Paul Rothrock scored for Seattle in front of a Leagues Cup–record crowd of 69,314 at Lumen Field.
• AFP reported that Suárez allegedly grabbed Obed Vargas before spitting at a member of Seattle’s coaching staff, an episode captured in footage shared on social media.
• Seattle coach Brian Schmetzer praised his team and said the confrontation would detract from their performance, while Miami’s Javier Mascherano suggested there may have been provocation.
• Lionel Messi missed a clear chance in the 50th minute with a close-range shot over the bar as Miami failed to mount a comeback.
• Both finalists, along with third-place LA Galaxy, qualified for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, and reports noted Suárez could face consequences for his actions.