Thousands of fans on Sunday flocked to Lumen Field to witness Lionel Messi as Seattle Sounders played against Inter Miami in the 2025 Leagues Cup final.
A capacity crowd of nearly 68,000 has packed the Seattle stadium, with ticket sales on track to smash previous Leagues Cup records.
Seattle Sounders stun Messi’s Inter Miami 3-0 to lift Leagues Cup
The Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, completing their collection of North American trophies in front of a record crowd at Lumen Field.
Osaze De Rosario scored in the 26th minute and Alex Roldan added a penalty in the second half before Paul Rothrock capped the scoring for the Sounders, whose determined defense stymied a star-studded Inter lineup led by Argentine icon Messi.
Inter’s frustrations spilled over at the final whistle and officials had to scramble to quell a brewing brawl.
Miami and Seattle both advanced to the Leagues Cup final after impressive semifinal performances. Inter Miami overcame Orlando City 3-1 at home, erasing a 1-0 deficit thanks to two crucial goals from Argentine legend Lionel Messi—a penalty in the 77th minute and another in the 88th. Midfielder Telasco Segovia sealed the victory with a stoppage-time strike.
