Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will square off against Seattle Sounders for the Leagues Cup Final. Here’s everything you need to know about Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders.
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders
- Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
- TV/Streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, Apple TV+
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Lionel Messi delivered a standout performance, scoring twice and providing an assist as Inter Miami defeated New York Red Bulls 5–1 in MLS action. Messi’s connection with Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and his clinical finishing helped power Miami to a dominant victory.
Will Messi be playing in the Leagues Cup Final?
After missing some time with a hamstring injury, Lionel Messi returned to the semifinal match and scored two goals. Expectations are that he will also play in the Final on Sunday.
Betting Odds
As of August 31, 2025, the odds (via DraftKings Sportsbook) for the match are:
- Inter Miami: +120
- Seattle Sounders: –150
Road to the Leagues Cup Final
Inter Miami
Inter Miami advanced to the final after winning their semifinal match against Orlando City behind two goals from Lionel Messi who returned from a hamstring injury. Check out their full path below:
- Phase One: 8 points (2 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) +3 GD
- Quarterfinals: 2-1 win vs. Tigres UANL
- Semifinals: 3-1 win vs. Orlando City
Seattle
The Sounders advanced to the final after winning their semifinal match against the LA Galaxy behind goals from Pedro de la Vega and Osaze De Rosario. Check out their full path below:
- Phase One: 9 points (3 wins, 0 losses or draws) +9 GD
- Quarterfinals: 0-0 draw vs. Pachuca, PK win
- Semifinals: 2-0 win at LA Galaxy
Team Form
Below are the last 5 matches for each team and the results:
Seattle Sounders
- 8/27: vs LA (W, 2–0)
- 8/24: vs Sporting KC (W, 5–2)
- 8/20: vs Puebla (W, 0–0)
- 8/16: at Minnesota (L, 1–0)
- 8/10: at LA (W, 4–0)
Inter Miami
- 8/27: vs Orlando (W, 3–1)
- 8/23: at D.C. United (D, 1–1)
- 8/20: vs Tigres (W, 2–1)
- 8/16: vs LA (W, 3–1)
- 8/10: at Orlando (L, 4–1)
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