The 2025 Leagues Cup Final between Seattle Sounders vs Inter Miami is scheduled on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 20:00 ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. Inter Miami achieved a historic milestone by winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, marking their first title, and followed it up by defeating Orlando City 3-1 in the semifinal.
Seattle Sounders vs Inter Miami in a blockbuster 2025 Leagues Cup Final that brings together the league’s biggest superstar power and one of MLS’s most consistent, tournament-tested teams.
The final is set at Lumen Field, where Seattle’s high-energy press and wide overloads meet Inter Miami’s control through midfield and Messi-led end-product. Expect intensity, transition moments, and a tactical chess match from the first whistle.
Seattle earned hosting rights by efficiently dispatching opponents with balance and discipline, leaning on compact defending, direct vertical runs from wide players, and a clinical No. 9 to finish sequences.
Inter Miami arrives buoyed by a late-charge semifinal comeback, driven by elite match-winners and a midfield that can dictate rhythm when given time. The battle between Miami’s possession and Seattle’s fast strikes could define the flow.
Seattle earned hosting rights by efficiently dispatching opponents with balance and discipline, leaning on compact defending, direct vertical runs from wide players, and a clinical No. 9 to finish sequences.
Inter Miami arrives buoyed by a late-charge semifinal comeback, driven by elite match-winners and a midfield that can dictate rhythm when given time. The battle between Miami’s possession and Seattle’s fast strikes could define the flow.
2025 Leagues Cup Final – Inter Miami vs Seattle Sounders
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This final of the Leagues Cup at the intersection of narrative and nuance, Messi’s return to the biggest stage of the tournament, Seattle’s chance to complete its modern trophy set, and both clubs are already locked into continental play next season. Small margins—set pieces, pressing traps, and the first goal—are likely to decide a tight duel.
| Date | Teams | Final Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 31 August 2025 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT | Seattle Sounders vs Inter Miami | – | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
Seattle Sounders vs Inter Miami 2025 Leagues Cup Final Starting XI
Seattle Sounders Possible Starting XI Prediction: (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Andrew Thomas
- Defenders: Alex Roldan, Jackson Ragen, Yeimar Gómez, Travian Sousa
- Midfielders: Obed Vargas, Cristian Roldan (C)
- Attacking Midfielders: Pedro de la Vega, Paul Rothrock, Jesús Ferreira
- Forward: Osaze De Rosario
- Injured/Suspended: Nouhou (suspension risk if applicable)
- Seattle: Osaze De Rosario’s movement between center-backs has been a decisive outlet, while Pedro de la Vega’s ball-carrying and final-third incisiveness add thrust in transition.
Inter Miami Possible Starting XI Prediction: (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Óscar Ustari
- Defenders: Jordi Alba, Gonzalo Luján, Maximiliano Falcón, Ian Fray
- Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Yannick Bright, Rodrigo De Paul
- Forwards: Lionel Messi (C), Luis Suárez, Baltasar Rodríguez
- Injured: Monitor late fitness updates for any changes,
- Miami: Lionel Messi’s return has restored cutting edge; De Paul’s line-breaking passes and Busquets’ tempo control anchor the team’s positional play.
Match Score
To be confirmed after full-time. This is a pre-match preview.
Match Information
- Competition: Leagues Cup 2025 Final
- Format: Single-match final; penalties if tied after regulation (per tournament rules)
- Stakes: Trophy, seeding advantages in continental play, and momentum entering the fall schedule
Head-to-Head & Tactical Analysis
| Category | Inter Miami | Seattle Sounders | Key Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Time H2H | Limited meetings; Miami with a slight historic edge | Small sample; Seattle strong overall form | Historic data is thin—current form and tactics matter more |
| All-Time match | Won – 1 | Won – 0 | Draws – 0 |
| Recent Form | Momentum from late-game comebacks, high shot quality | Balanced results with clean sheets; efficient transitions | Both arrive confident; the game state (first goal) is crucial |
| Primary Shape | 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 with right half-space overloads | 4-2-3-1 with wide-to-central surges | Midfield control vs compact mid-block + counters |
| Build-Up & Possession | Short build, third-man runs, Alba underlaps | Quick outlets to wings, vertical passes into 9 | Tempo control vs direct progression; pressing traps decide |
| Chance Creation | Through-balls, cutbacks, set-piece threat (direct FKs) | Early crosses, cutbacks, near-post runs on breaks | Defending the byline and half-spaces is vital |
| Defensive Shape | Mid-block with aggressive counter-press after loss | Compact 4-4-2 out of possession; strong box defense | Second-ball wins and rest defense will swing momentum |
| Set Pieces | Short corners, outswingers, direct free-kicks | Near-post routines, crowded six-yard box | Small margins—first set-piece conversion could decide it |
| Key Creators | Messi, De Paul, Alba | De la Vega, Cristian Roldan, Rothrock | Creator vs destroyer duels in midfield shape the shot map |
| Primary Finisher | Suárez (box movement, first-time finishes) | De Rosario (runs across CBs, near-post strikes) | Front-men timing vs CB positioning is pivotal |
| Transition Threat | Diagonal carries from right half-space | Fast wing breaks, early service into the area | Turnover management decides run-of-play xG |
| X-Factor | Elite set-piece quality and late-game execution | Home crowd, energy, and counter-punch efficiency | Game state: first goal massively alters tactical risk |
Weather Forecast
- Forecast at kickoff: Mild to cool evening, partly cloudy
- Temperature: Approximately 20–22°C (68–72°F)
- Wind: Light breeze
- Conditions: Ideal for high-tempo play; minimal precipitation expected
What is the semifinal status of the 2025 Leagues Cup Semifinal?
In the 2025 Leagues Cup semifinals, Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders won the match and qualified for the final of the tournament
- Inter Miami advanced via a late comeback, powered by elite chance creation and clinical finishing during the closing stages.
- Seattle defeated LA Galaxy with a professional, controlled performance featuring early pressure, direct attacking runs, and compact defensive structure.
| Date | Teams | Score | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2025 | Inter Miami vs Orlando City | 3-1 | Chase Stadium |
| 28 August 2025 | LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders | 0-2 | Dignity Health Sports Park |
What is the winner’s prize of the 2025 Leagues Cup Final?
- Trophy: Leagues Cup champions
- Continental: Qualification pathway and placement advantages for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup edition, at the round of 16.
- Financial: Winner’s purse from the competition pool and commercial upside (final amounts vary year-to-year)
- Sporting: Enhanced seeding and reputation benefits ahead of c2025 Leagues Cupontinental and domestic campaigns
How to watch the 2025 Leagues Cup match, and Live Score?
- Broadcast/Streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (global availability), plus select linear partners in certain regions
- Live Score: Major live-score apps and official competition/match centres
- Language options: English and Spanish commentary are typically available via official platforms
Who is the top scorer in the 2025 Leagues Cup?
- The Golden Boot race remains open entering the final, with several players clustered near the top.
- Ángel Correa (UANL)is the leading goal scorer with 5 goals in the 2025 Leagues Cup, and Paulinho is in second position with 4 goals.
- Among finalists, watch for Osaze De Rosario and Pedro de la Vega for Seattle; Luis Suárez and Telasco Segovia for Miami.
- Messi’s late-tournament surge could influence both Golden Boot and MVP conversations depending on the final output.
2025 Leagues Cup final Tickets
The final match tickets are available on the official site.
