Inter Miami has reached the final of the 2025 Leagues Cup despite losing Lionel Messi early in the tournament. The team aims to win their second championship title, which would establish them as the most successful team in the competition’s history. They will face a tough opponent in the Seattle Sounders, who are in great form with several key players ready to make an impact.
The Seattle Sounders have impressed in the 2025 Leagues Cup, eliminating teams like LA Galaxy and Puebla to reach the final. They have been strong defensively, conceding just two goals, while their offense has been notable. Key contributions from players like Jesus Ferreira, Osaze De Rosario, and Pedro De La Vega have shown their ability to perform consistently.
Head coach Javier Mascherano has made Inter Miami a reliable team. The addition of Rodrigo De Paul has brought significant balance to the squad. With Messi making a full match comeback last game, the team is eager to secure their second championship title.
Seattle Sounders lineup vs Inter Miami
The Seattle Sounders will play their first Leagues Cup final without Nouhou Tolo, who is suspended due to a red card. Fortunately, head coach Brian Schmetzer has reported no new injuries, allowing the team to keep a lineup similar to their last game. Pedro De La Vega is expected to lead the attack against Inter Miami.
Osaze De Rosario #95 of Seattle Sounders celebrates a goal with Paul Rothrock #14 and Pedro De La Vega #10.
The Sounders are expected to start with: Andrew Thomas; Alexander Roldan, Yeimar Gómez, Jackson Ragen, Reed Baker-Whiting; Cristian Roldan, Obed Vargas; Paul Rothrock, Jesus Ferreira, Pedro De La Vega; Osaze De Rosario.
Inter Miami lineup vs Seattle Sounders
Inter Miami has no new injuries heading into the 2025 Leagues Cup final, aside from Allen Obando, who has been out for several games. Head coach Javier Mascherano is likely to use a lineup similar to the season’s standard, with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez leading the attack.
The expected starting lineup for Inter Miami might be: Oscar Ustari; Ian Fray, Gonzalo Lujan, Maximiliano Falcon, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo De Paul; Tadeo Allende, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia; Luis Suarez.