Miami, FL
Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders: Leagues Cup Final Preview, Predictions and Lineups
Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders FC were two of the MLS representatives at the FIFA Club World Cup and have been among the best teams since the turn of the decade.
On Sunday, the two meet in the 2025 Leagues Cup Final, with Miami looking for their second title after winning in 2023 and the Sounders hoping to capture the ninth trophy in their history.
For Miami, it comes at a critical time. They fell short of their Concacaf Champions Cup dreams, and are surrounded by doubt that aging stars can hold up through the gruelling road to MLS Cup. Meanwhile, Seattle are back in a final for the first time since winning the 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup.
By qualifying for the final, both teams secured berths in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup as well.
Here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s match.
Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami Head-to-Head record
Current Form (All Competitions)
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Inter Miami |
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LA Galaxy 0–2 Seattle Sounders – 8/27/25 |
Inter Miami 3–1 Orlando City – 8/27/25 |
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Seattle Sounders 5–2 Sporting Kansas City – 8/24/25 |
D.C. United 1–1 Inter Miami – 8/23/25 |
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Seattle Sounders 0–0 Puebla (4–3 on pens) – 8/20/25 |
Inter Miami 2–1 Tigres UANL – 8/20/25 |
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Minnesota United 1–0 Seattle Sounders – 8/16/25 |
Inter Miami 3–1 LA Galaxy – 8/16/25 |
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LA Galaxy 0–4 Seattle Sounders – 8/10/25 |
Orlando City SC 4–1 Inter Miami – 8/10/25 |
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United States/Global streaming |
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV |
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United States TV |
TUDN, Univision |
Inter Miami left it late in the semifinal, but got past Florida rivals Orlando City with a 3–1 win, with Messi’s 89th-minute goal standing as the winner. Now, they eye a second Leagues Cup title, after winning in 2023 in Messi’s first run of games with the club.
While Miami have been relatively inconsistent throughout the season, they have shown their strengths in Leagues Cup, with several players stepping up for Messi as he battled injuries through the final two Phase One matches against Necaxa and Pumas UNAM, as well as the quarterfinal against Tigres UANL.
Messi scored in his return to Leagues Cup play and looks set to go for the final. This season, he has 25 goals and 11 assists in all competitions, and will look to make Sunday’s Leagues Cup title the 46th trophy of his world-record-setting career.
Outside of Messi, Luis Suárez has stepped up in the tournament with three goals, and Rodrigo De Paul has proven his worth after making his debut against Atlas in the first match of the competition. Meanwhile, Maxi Falcón has improved at the back, and both Oscar Ustari and Rocco Ríos Novo have shown well between the sticks.
As for injuries, Miami will be missing depth striker Allen Obando, as they hit near full health for one of the rare times this season.
In 2023, Miami defeated Nashville SC to claim the title, and Messi won the Player of the Tournament award. Can he and the club do it again this time around?
Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. Orlando City (4-2-3-1): Ustari; Weigandt, Luján, Falcón, Alba; Busquets, De Paul; Rodriguez, Messi, Segovia; Suárez
The Seattle Sounders were the lone MLS or Liga MX team to secure all nine points from their three Phase One games, with wins against Cruz Azul, Santos Laguna and Tijuana, highlighted by their tournament-opening 7–0 trouncing of Concacaf Champions Cup winners, Cruz Azul.
While the win over Cruz Azul got things started and showcased the goal of the tournament from Designated Player winger Pedro De La Vega, it only set the tone for the rest of Leagues Cup. In the quarterfinals, they knocked off Puebla with Andrew Thomas’ penalty shootout heroics in net, and swiftly beat the LA Galaxy 2–0 in the semifinal.
So far, the Sounders have outscored opponents 13–2 in the Leagues Cup and have been in stellar form in MLS play as well, with five wins and three draws in their last nine MLS matches since the FIFA Club World Cup—including a 5–2 win over Sporting Kansas City in the middle of Leagues Cup action.
De La Vega has been a key factor for the Sounders in the tournament, scoring three goals from the wing. Meanwhile, Osaze De Rosario has three goals from the striker position, but could have several more with sharper finishing. In addition to the goal scorers, the center back pairing of Yeimar Gomez and Jackson Ragen has continued to stand out, while the midfield pivot of Obed Vargas and Cristian Roldan remains consistent.
Expect Thomas to remain the starting goalkeeper option for the Leagues Cup final with veteran backstop Stefan Frei on the bench. However, head coach Brian Schemtzer will have to adjust his lineup, with right back Nouhou and striker Danny Muskovski both suspended.
Injury-wise, the Sounders will be without Paul Arriola and João Paulo, and Jordan Morris who remains out long-term.
The Sounders have eight trophies in their history and won the 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup to earn FIFA Club World Cup 2025 qualification. But, after two seasons without playing a final, will they be able to rise to the occasion against Miami?
Seattle Sounders Predicted Lineup vs. Inter Miami (4-2-3-1): Thomas; A. Roldan, Gomez, Ragen, Baker-Whiting; Vargas, C. Roldan; Rothrock, Ferreira, De La Vega; De Rosario
Inter Miami have had their eyes on trophies since signing Lionel Messi in 2023, but the Seattle Sounders have built their club’s legacy on the eight titles they’ve won since joining MLS in 2009.
Neither team will have it easy in this match, and the talent leans towards Miami. However, with the home-field advantage and lack of travel, in addition to the opportunity to win this competition for the first time, Seattle may hold the slight advantage heading into the clash.
De La Vega is playing like a true DP and Seattle have looked incredible since the FIFA Club World Cup. Beating Messi and Co. in a final is no easy task, but the Rave Green might just be the team to do it.
Score Prediction: Seattle Sounders 3–1 Inter Miami
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Miami, FL
Exclusive | Inside Alix Earle and ex Braxton Berrios’ reunion at star-studded Miami Grand Prix party
Exes Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios attended the same star-studded party ahead of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
The TikTok star and NFL wide receiver were spotted interacting at the posh Sports Illustrated x Authentic Brands Group fête at The Surf Club Restaurant on Thursday night.
“The vibes were super friendly,” a spy told Page Six, adding, “They spoke briefly, but both of them were just doing their own thing.”
We’re told Earle, sporting a red minidress, was seen snapping photos with friends before settling into a corner booth with pals, including Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter.
Berrios, for his part, stayed low-key in an all-black ensemble and was overheard telling a friend that he was down to “do a lap.”
At the end of the evening, Earle was seen chatting with fellow influencer Xandra Pohl. The two social media stars were long-rumored to have had a falling out, though our source tells us they were getting along great and even walked out of the party together.
Elsewhere at the soirée, Kevin Hart was spotted pouring himself a glass of his own tequila brand, Gran Coramino, while vibing at his VIP table. Behind the velvet ropes and a group of several burly bodyguards, Hart was joined by singer Mario and Draymond Green.
“He was taking photos with fans and being so sweet with everyone,” the source said of the comedian.
Bethenny Frankel was also in tow with her new boyfriend, Shane L. Campbell.
The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum and the investment banker were seen being affectionate and staying close as they weaved through the bustling private affair.
Shaun White arrived at the event later in the evening and posted up by the bar, schmoozing with influencer Hannah Bronfman.
Serena Williams enjoyed the restaurant’s outdoor patio area as she gabbed with her entourage under a festive balloon display.
Earle, 25, and Berrios, 30, who started dating in early 2023, confirmed their breakup in December 2025.
In February, she opened up about how it was difficult running into her ex at the Palm Tree Music Festival, sharing in a TikTok, “I was really emotional the first night.”
“We were, like, in the same place, but we didn’t say ‘hi’ to each other, just ’cause I didn’t want to, like, go up and annoy him, I don’t know.”
Judging from their most recent interaction, it’s clear they are now in a place where they can be cordial with one another.
Following their split, Earle has since sparked dating rumors with Tom Brady, who was notably not at the party.
However, a source tells Page Six that she and the retired quarterback, 48, are just having “fun.”
Berrios, for his part, was spotted with model Hollie Ford at the Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles last month.
Apparently, one of the best restaurants in America is parked next to a post office in the Design District.
Taste of R Cuisine (better known to burger obsessives as TRC Burger) has officially been ranked the highest-rated independent restaurant in Florida and the second-highest-rated indie restaurant in the entire country, according to a new Yelp-based study from business lender OnDeck.
The Miami food truck landed at No. 2 nationally with a perfect 5.0 Yelp rating based on 55 reviews, trailing only Los Angeles sushi spot Sonmari, which edged into the top slot with 60 reviews.
To compile the rankings, OnDeck looked at data from nearly 90,000 independently owned restaurants across the U.S., pulling from Yelp’s highest-reviewed and recommended eateries before narrowing the list down to top-rated local spots. Restaurants with fewer than 50 reviews were excluded and ties were broken by review count. Which is all how a humble Miami food truck wound up beating out thousands of restaurants nationwide.
Parked at 95 NE 40th Street in the Design District, Taste of R Cuisine has quietly built a cult following since it launched in 2019. The truck specializes in gourmet burgers, chicken sandwiches, steak plates and house-made lemonades, with everything cooked fresh to order using non-GMO produce and handmade buns.
Its self-described philosophy is simple: fresh ingredients, handcrafted food and nothing frozen. According to the business, the burgers use 100% Angus beef alongside house-made pickles and signature sauces. Reviewers are particularly obsessed with the Everything Burger, truffle fries and lemonades. One Yelp user called it “one of the best burgers in Miami,” while another described the truck as delivering “Michelin-star quality food.”
The truck’s setup is refreshingly unfussy for a place now sitting near the top of a national restaurant ranking. There’s no dramatic tasting menu, no months-long reservation list and no stuffy dining room. Just picnic tables, burgers and an insanely high number of five-star reviews—not bad for a place in a parking lot.
Miami, FL
Nonstop flights from U.S. to Venezuela resume Thursday at Miami International Airport for first time in seven years
Excitement is building at Miami International Airport as American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights from the United States to Venezuela for the first time in seven years on Thursday morning.
This comes after the U.S. carrier suspended service to the South American country citing diplomatic fallout between the two nations.
The first flight from MIA to Caracas (CSS) is set to depart at 10:15 a.m. and is being operated by Envoy Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, and a second daily flight between MIA and CSS is expected to begin in less than a month on May 21.
The announcement that these flights would resume is a significant step in the normalization of relations between the United States and Venezuela following the January capture of former president Nicolás Maduro.
The flights to Venezuela were halted in 2019 after the U.S. Department of State issued warnings about crime and the detention of American citizens.
Tickets for the inaugural flight on Thursday morning are sold out, and roundtrip tickets for flights in May are priced between $1,500 to $4,000.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made comments about the flights at an industry forum on Wednesday.
“I know that there’s a lot of people in Florida who can’t wait to go back to their homeland,” he said. “To go back to see their families. And they couldn’t make that happen. And by way of the President saying, “No, we’re going to fly back to Venezuela,’ and Robert saying, ‘Well, I want American to fly back to Venezuela,’ the meaning that that has for people, the way that you touch people’s hearts, in a profound way, I think, sometimes we don’t realize.”
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at Miami International Airport before the flight on Thursday morning, with several officials expected to speak about the historic event.
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