Key Takeaways:
- Seattle Sounders defeated Inter Miami 3:0 in the North American Leagues Cup final
- Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets were involved in post-match altercations following the defeat
- Osaze De Rosario, Alexander Roldan, and Paul Rotok provided the goals for Seattle Sounders
Sounders Clinch Title With Commanding Performance
Inter Miami, fielding a formidable line-up under Javier Mascherano, were overwhelmed in the final of the Leagues Cup of North America, succumbing to a 0:3 loss to Seattle Sounders. Despite having Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and new signing Rodrigo De Paul in their starting XI, Miami were unable to make an impact against the organised Sounders.
The Seattle Sounders destroyed Inter Miami to win the 2025 Leagues Cup final 😮 pic.twitter.com/1TYXPRAOiN
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 1, 2025
Match Summary and Critical Moments
Seattle took the lead in the 26th minute through Osaze De Rosario, and maintained their advantage deep into the second half. With Inter Miami unable to create a response, frustration began to mount. In the 82nd minute, the Herons conceded a penalty, which Alexander Roldan converted to double Seattle’s lead. Just seven minutes later, Paul Rotok struck the third goal to secure a convincing scoreline for the Sounders.
| Team | Goals | Scorers (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders | 3 | Osaze De Rosario (26), Alexander Roldan (82, pen), Paul Rotok (89) |
| Inter Miami | 0 | – |
Tensions Boil Over After Heavy Defeat
Following the final whistle, tempers flared. A conversation involving Lionel Messi and a Seattle player quickly escalated into a full-scale brawl, drawing in staff members from both teams. Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets were notably prominent in the fracas, expressing their frustration in the aftermath of the defeat rather than attempting to restore calm.
