The MLS Cup final between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps will take place this evening. Get all the team news here…
Lionel Messi Its influence can be emphasized Inter Miami and Major League Soccer Overall by helping the Florida club win its first MLS Cup title this evening.
The Argentine’s arrival in Miami in 2023 has generated huge interest – increasing the value of the MLS brand around the world and, more importantly, enabling fans from all over the US to witness his brilliance first-hand.
Messi has fulfilled his end of the bargain. He was the league’s MVP last season and was expected to win it again after finishing the regular season with 29 goals and 19 assists in 28 games.
Facing him is another familiar face, that of veteran German midfielder Thomas Muller in Vancouver.
“I know you guys in the media and also MLS, it makes sense to make a point with Messi and myself and the big names, but it’s about two teams with a very attractive and presentable style of play,” Mueller said.
“It’s always nice to meet old friends.”
It will be the last match for Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba before retirement.
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Inter Miami team news
Inter Miami’s squad remains largely unchanged. Ryan Sailor (knee) and David Ruiz (hamstring) are the only confirmed absentees.
Ian Fry comes in at right-back to replace Marcelo Weygandt in the only change to the side that thrashed New York City FC 5-1 last week.
Messi leads the team while Alba and Busquets both start. Luis Suarez on the bench.
Inter Miami: Reus; Fry, Falcon, Busquets, Allen, Alba; Silvetti, De Paul, Rodriguez, Messi, Allende
Vancouver whitecaps team news
Vancouver has a long injury list, with Sam Adekugbe, Bilal Halbouni, Daniel Reus, Sebastian Schoenlau and Ranko Veselinovic all out.
Tristan Blackmon’s return after suspension is a big boost, especially considering his leadership of a defense that has kept 13 clean sheets this year. He came for Tate Johnson.
Vancouver: Takaoka; Ocampo, Blackmon, Brissot, Laborde; Berhalter, Cubas, Muller; Sabi, Ahmed, white
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: TV channel, stream online
The MLS Cup Final kicks off at 19:30 on Saturday in the UK at Chase Stadium. Fans can watch the final on Amazon Prime.
Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps match statistics
- Miami has scored 98 goals in 2025, the most goals in a single MLS season
- Miami has won their last 3 playoff games by at least 4 goals
- Vancouver set club records this year for points (63), wins (18) and goals (66).
- Vancouver has beaten Inter Miami twice this season, home and away
- Vancouver has kept 13 clean sheets, the highest in MLS
- Messi has 13 playoff appearances, a new MLS record
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