Inter Miami, Vancouver prepare for MLS Cup Final
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Here's what to know before Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face Thomas Müller and Vancouver in Saturday's MLS Cup final.
Lionel Messi's friend was initially derided as having secured the Miami job due to his close relationship with the Argentina superstar
They have certainly made a solid run in the playoffs, as Lionel Messi’s epic performance helped his side get through Nashville in a thrilling first-round series. Then, Miami lambasted Cincinnati in the second round, moving within a win of the MLS Cup Final for the first time in franchise history.
Tadeo Allende scored three goals for the Herons, bringing his total to eight in the MLS Cup playoffs, surpassing Lionel Messi for the lead in 2025 and tying Carlos Ruiz’s 2002-record with the LA Galaxy for the most in a single postseason.