The semi -final of the 2025 Leagues Cup supplied drama in both Chase Stadium and Dignity Health Sports Park. Inter Miami played Orlando City behind a brilliant version from Lionel Messi, while Seattle Sounds ended up with La Galaxy's Run to book their place in the final.
In Fort Lauderdale the side of Javier Mascherano came from behind to eliminate their brightest rival in another fiery edition of the 'Clásico del Sol'. It sends Miami back to the champion match of the MLS -League MX competition, two years after their 2023 triumph over Nashville SC.
Later in Carson, California, silence Seattle De Galaxy is silent with a 2-0 win. Goals of Pedro de la Vega and Osaze de Rosario gave the men of Brian Schmetzer the lead and secured their ticket to Sunday's decision maker.
When is the 2025 Leagues Cup final?
The final will be played on Sunday 31 August at 8:00 pm et (19:00 CT, 17:00 pt), with Seattle Sounders opposite Inter Miami. While Miami strives to repeat their title run, Seattle chases their first competition cup -crown. The Florida side has only one trophy to their name, while the Sounders have a much richer history with two MLS cups, one Concacaf Champions Cup and four US Open Cups.
A new opponent for Messi
Since the arrival in North America, Messi has had to deal with many MLS teams -but never Seattle. The only earlier meeting between Inter Miami and the Sounders came in April 2022, when Miami won 1-0, months before the arrival of Messi.
Playing for the trophy away from home is nothing new for Miami. In 2023 they traveled to Nashville and claimed the Leagues Cup.