Mls Cup 2025: Your Guide to Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

The MLS Cup Final: A Match Between Legends

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Chase Stadium in Miami, Inter Miami will host Vancouver Whitecaps for the highly anticipated 2025 MLS Cup final. This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter between two clubs making their first-ever finals appearance.

Lionel Messi’s Dream: “Uno Mas” Title

Inter Miami’s star player, Lionel Messi, is now one step away from securing his 11th title in professional football. Since joining the club in the summer of 2023, Messi has led Inter Miami to numerous successes, including a sensational Leagues Cup victory and setting new single-season points records in MLS. However, winning the Supporters’ Shield last year was not enough; the team aspires to lift the Philip F.

Anschutz Trophy for their first title.

Managing owner Jorge Mas has been vocal about his team’s goals: “Dos mas.” Mas told The Athletic that “Two wins” is what he expects from his players in the locker room after the team’s win over FC Cincinnati. This statement underscores Miami’s ambition to achieve two victories and secure their first MLS Cup.

Thomas Müller vs. Lionel Messi

This will mark the 11th all-time meeting between Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller at both club and country levels. While Müller holds an edge with seven wins compared to Messi’s three, this rivalry is much more than just a statistical battle. The two players have faced each other in high-profile matches such as the 2014 World Cup final, where Germany triumphed over Argentina after extra time.

In recent years, both clubs have had their share of encounters.

In the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals, Vancouver beat Miami with a score of 5-1 over two legs. This match not only showed that the Whitecaps were a force to be reckoned with but also raised concerns about Inter Miami’s ability to defend against such attacks.

Vancouver Whitecaps: A Surprise Package

The Vancouver Whitecaps are enjoying their best season ever in MLS, having won the Canadian Championship for the fourth consecutive time. They have also reached the Concacaf Champions Cup final and finished with one of the league’s best regular-season records. Despite facing numerous challenges this year, such as losing key players and dealing with injuries, the club has maintained a possession-based playing style under head coach Jesper Sørensen.

Thomas Müller’s arrival in Vancouver during the summer significantly boosted their attacking prowess.

His contributions have been instrumental, scoring 10 goals (7g/3a) in just 541 regular season minutes. The Whitecaps’ record since his debut is impressive: they have lost only one of their 16 games.

Inter Miami’s Last Dance

The MLS Cup final marks the last match for Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba together, as both Busquets and Alba announced their retirements after the season. Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami’s head coach, has managed to make several impactful decisions that have propelled the team into the final, such as benching Luis Suárez in favor of rising winger Mateo Silvetti.

Inter Miami’s defense has significantly improved this season, thanks to key changes like Rocco Rios Novo replacing Oscar Ustari and Telasco Segovia making way for Rodrigo De Paul. These adjustments have helped the team defend much better than previously, which is crucial in their quest for the MLS Cup.

The final will be a significant moment not only for these players but also for MLS as it sets a new stage for the league to showcase its talent and potential on a global scale. With both teams bringing their best, the 2025 MLS Cup promises to be an unforgettable event in soccer history.