Seattle Sounders vs Inter Miami ended in emphatic fashion as the Sounders dismantled Inter Miami 3‑0 in the 2025 Leagues Cup final on August 31, at a sold‑out Lumen Field before 69,314 fans, setting both club and tournament attendance records. ReutersWikipediamlssoccer
Dominant Display by Seattle
Seattle took control early with a header from Osaze De Rosario in the 26th minute, capitalizing on a precise cross from Álex Roldán. ReutersThe Times of IndiaWikipediaAll Football Despite a golden chance, Lionel Messi sent a shot over in the 49th minute, followed by a squandered opportunity by Tadeo Allende at the hour mark, leaving Miami reeling. ReutersThe Times of IndiaWikipediaAll Football
In the 84th minute, Álex Roldán converted a penalty earned by Georgi Minoungou after a foul by Yannick Bright, doubling Seattle’s lead. ReutersWikipediaAll Football Five minutes later, hometown hero Paul Rothrock sealed the victory with a clinical low finish. ReutersWikipediaAll Football
Record-Breaking Atmosphere
Fans witnessed history as Seattle became the first MLS club to complete the sweep of all major North American trophies—MLS Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup, U.S. Open Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and now Leagues Cup. The Times of IndiaESPN.comWikipedia
Tensions Overflow in Aftermath
What followed was chaotic. Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez was caught in a post‑match fracas, appearing to spit on a Sounders staffer, sparking a brief but intense brawl. ESPN.com1All FootballReuters The melee drew quick condemnation across social media, with fans outraged:
“Suarez spit on a Seattle coaching staff, and went up to a Seattle staff and put him in a headlock…” NDTV Sports
Implications Beyond the Final
With this victory, both Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami secured spots in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup—Seattle as champions, Miami as runners‑up. The third berth will go to the winner of LA Galaxy vs Orlando City in the third‑place match. Diario ASReuters
Broadcast and Fan Experience
The electrifying final was broadcast globally via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+, and aired on Univision, TUDN, SiriusXM FC, and local Seattle radio stations. Wikipedia
Match Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Score | Seattle Sounders 3–0 Inter Miami |
| Scorers | De Rosario (26′), Roldán (84′ PEN), Rothrock (89′) |
| Attendance | 69,314 fans – record for Leagues Cup |
| Highlights | First-ever full domestic trophy sweep by an MLS team |
| Post-Match | Brawl involving Suárez, raising disciplinary questions |
| Next Steps | Both finalists qualify for 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup |
Embedded Video Highlights
WATCH: Seattle Sounders dominate Inter Miami for Leagues Cup title
This Seattle Sounders vs Inter Miami final will be remembered for the electrifying atmosphere, tactical brilliance by Seattle, Messi’s inadvertent misfires, and unprecedented drama concluding in a post‑match frenzy.
