Inter Miami captured the 2025 MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale before 21,556 fans, ending Miami's MLS Cup drought and with Lionel Messi credited with three assists, counted as his 407th.Vancouver opened the scoring with an own goal, Ali Ahmed equalized in the first half, and Rodrigo De Paul converted two finishes set up by Messi, the second after Messi intercepted a pass and fed De Paul again, with Tadeo Allende sealing the win in stoppage time.Led by Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami have embraced a possession-based, high-press style, the victory added Leagues Cup 2023 and the Supporters' Shield 2024 to the club's honours, David Beckham said the team stuck together, Thomas Müller said “Wir werden nächstes Jahr wieder hier in diesem Finale stehen und wir werden stärker sein als dieses Jahr, aber das ist alles Zukunftsmusik” and Don Garber warned that tough decisions could come over BC Place while Vancouver's ownership explores stadium plans.