Inter Miami, Vancouver Advance to MLS Cup Final

Inter Miami advanced to the Major League Soccer Cup final for the first time in club history with a commanding 5-1 victory over New York City FC in the Eastern Conference final on November 29, 2025, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The win set up a marquee championship matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps, who claimed the Western Conference title with a 3-1 road triumph over San Diego FC later that evening in California.

Tadeo Allende starred for Inter Miami, scoring a hat trick with goals in the 14th and 23rd minutes, as well as in the 89th to seal the result. Mateo Silvetti added a goal in the 67th minute, assisted by captain Lionel Messi, while Telasco Segovia scored in the 83rd. New York City pulled one back through Justin Haak's header in the 37th minute, but Miami's defense held firm, with goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo making a key save in the 66th to preserve the lead. The performance marked Miami's third successive playoff win by four or more goals, a league first, following earlier victories over Nashville and a 4-0 semifinal rout of FC Cincinnati.

Messi, who did not score, provided the assist that extended the lead to 3-1 and reached a personal milestone...