In the MLS Cup Final, Vancouver Whitecaps face Inter Miami. Inter Miami clinched their first-ever MLS Cup title with a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps.
It also marks Lionel Messi’s first championship since he joined MLS two and a half years ago.
Throughout Inter Miami’s championship-winning playoff journey, Messi was involved in a goal in every single playoff match. He contributed multiple goal involvements in several games, playing an indispensable role in the team’s success.
Messi’s performance in the 2025 MLS Playoffs is as follows:
Messi’s Stats in 2025 MLS Playoffs
| Round | Stats |
|---|---|
| Round of 16 Game 1 | 3 Goals 1 Assist |
| Round of 16 Game 2 | 1 Goal |
| Round of 16 Game 3 | 2 Goals 1 Assist |
| Quarterfinals | 1 Goal 3 Assists |
| Eastern Conference Finals | 1 Assist |
| MLS Cup Final | 2 Assists |
Messi started and played the full 90 minutes in all 6 of Inter Miami’s playoff games, totaling 6 goals and 7 assists, with 13 goal involvements overall.
