Seattle Sounders Defeat Inter Miami 3-0 in Leagues Cup Final Amid Luis Suárez Brawl

Inter Miami suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to the Seattle Sounders in the 2025 Leagues Cup final at Lumen Field, with goals from Osaze De Rosario, Alex Roldán, and Paul Rothrock securing the victory for Seattle. This win marked a historic milestone for the Sounders, making them the first MLS club to win all five major domestic and continental trophies, and also earned them a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16. Despite Lionel Messi's continued influence and the presence of other stars like Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba, Miami was unable to overcome Seattle's dominance and missed the chance to add another trophy to Messi's collection. The match ended in controversy when Luis Suárez spat in the face of a member of the opposing team's security staff, sparking widespread criticism and casting Miami's superteam in a negative light among MLS fans. Miami's coach Javier Mascherano condemned the post-match incident, though he noted that provocations can sometimes lead to such reactions. The defeat marks a setback for Inter Miami, but they still qualified for the next Concacaf Champions Cup.