Seattle Sounders Win Leagues Cup, Complete North American Trophy Set

The Seattle Sounders secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final at Lumen Field, marking their first Leagues Cup title and completing their collection of major North American soccer trophies. Goals came from Osaze De Rosario, Alex Roldan (who converted a crucial penalty), and Paul Rothrock, who was also promoted by the club with a unique jersey exchange campaign that encouraged fans to trade Messi jerseys for Rothrock's. The Sounders' disciplined and physical defense effectively neutralized Messi and a star-studded Miami lineup, frustrating their opponents throughout the match. The final drew a record crowd of 69,314, the largest for a Leagues Cup match and a Sounders home game. The match ended with a brief on-field brawl sparked by Miami forward Luis Suárez, but the Sounders celebrated their historic achievement as the first MLS team to win every major North American trophy. Seattle's victory also secured them a bye into the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16.