Seattle Sounders Win Leagues Cup Final, Post-Match Brawl Erupts

The Seattle Sounders decisively defeated Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 3-0 in the 2025 Leagues Cup final held at Lumen Field, with goals from Osaze De Rosario, Alex Roldan, and Paul Rothrock securing the victory. The match was marked by Seattle's dominance, highlighted by strong home support from nearly 70,000 fans, and Miami's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. After the final whistle, tensions escalated into a violent brawl involving players and staff from both teams, with Miami striker Luis Suarez notably spitting at a Sounders staff member, intensifying the post-game chaos. The melee lasted about two minutes before order was restored, and despite the violence, the result stood with Seattle claiming their second Concacaf title and first since 2022. Inter Miami, still seeking their third major trophy since Messi's 2023 arrival, will look ahead to the MLS season and their next match in September. The incident will likely prompt disciplinary review by the Leagues Cup committee, given the severity of the altercation.