Leagues Cup Final: Seattle Sounders Face Inter Miami in All-MLS Showdown

Match Background & Qualification Scenarios

This highly anticipated clash marks the final of the 2025 Leagues Cup, to be played at Seattle Sounders' home ground, Lumen Field. It is the third consecutive year that the Leagues Cup final features two MLS teams. [8, 10] Both finalists have already secured their berths in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup by reaching this stage. [7, 8] Furthermore, both the Sounders and Miami participated in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. [8, 10] Seattle's path to the final was dominant, as they emerged from Phase One with a perfect record of 9 points from 3 wins and a +9 goal differential, before defeating LA Galaxy 2-0 in the semifinals. [8] Inter Miami advanced from Phase One in second place in the MLS standings with 8 points and secured their spot in the final with a 3-1 victory over Orlando City in the semifinals. [7] Notably, Seattle was a runner-up in the 2021 Leagues Cup final, while Inter Miami claimed the title in 2023. [10]

Recent Form

Seattle Sounders have been in impressive form, recording four wins and one loss in their last five official matches. They secured victories against LA Galaxy (Aug 27, 2025), Sporting Kansas City (Aug 24, 2025), and Puebla (Aug 20, 2025), suffered a loss to Minnesota United on Aug 16, but rebounded with a win against LA Galaxy on Aug 10. [6] Inter Miami's recent record stands at three wins, one draw, and one loss. They triumphed over Orlando City on Aug 27, and secured wins against Tigres (Aug 20) and LA Galaxy (Aug 16). They drew with DC United on Aug 23 and lost to Orlando City on Aug 10. [6]

Key Players & Injury News

Inter Miami's pivotal player is undoubtedly superstar Lionel Messi, who netted two goals in the semifinal, showcasing his match-deciding ability. [8, 9] Luis Suárez has also been instrumental with three goals and three assists in the Leagues Cup so far, while Sergio Busquets reached a significant milestone of 100 club appearances. [7] Telasco Segovia also scored in the semifinal. [7, 9] For Seattle Sounders, Pedro de la Vega and Osaze De Rosario were on the scoresheet in their semifinal victory. [8] A notable absence for the Sounders will be Danny Musovski, who was sent off in the quarterfinals for touching the referee and is suspended for the final. [10] Additionally, Nouhou received a red card in the semifinal. [8] As of now, there are no reports of other significant new injuries to key players.