They've got Paul Rothrock, baby!
The Seattle Sounders capped off a historic night at Lumen Field with a commanding 3-0 victory over Inter Miami in the 2025 Leagues Cup final on Saturday night.
THE SEATTLE SOUNDERS ARE LEAGUES CUP CHAMPIONS! @SoundersFC are the new kings of North America — Campeones of #LeaguesCup2025 pic.twitter.com/PvIiuebD3Z
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) September 1, 2025
In front of a raging home crowd, the Rave Green outclassed Lionel Messi’s side to clinch their first-ever Leagues Cup title and, in doing so, became the first MLS club to win every major trophy available.
Inter Miami, the reigning Supporters’ Shield holders, stumbled had a shaky start in defense and left the door open for young striker Osaze De Rosario, who nodded home a free header to give Seattle the lead.
GOOOOOAAAAAL! DE ROSARIO!!! ⚽️
Osaze with the header to give @SoundersFC the lead in #LeaguesCup2025 FinalWatch it live with MLS Season Pass on Apple TV https://t.co/ca518VWtcX pic.twitter.com/kMOdiAiPYk
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) September 1, 2025
Messi showed only brief flashes of brilliance in the first half, with a slick exchange with Seattle’s Pedro de la Vega being the most notable highlight.
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The second half saw Miami push forward desperately. Both Messi and Tadeo Allende squandered golden chances to equalize, each misfiring in front of goal.
Seattle took full advantage of the lifeline, as a clumsy foul in the box by Georgi Minoungou allowed Alex Roldan to bury a penalty, effectively sealing the result. With Miami chasing the game late, Paul Rothrock delivered the dagger, slotting home a low-driven strike to complete the 3-0 scoreline.
Alex Roldan doesn't miss from the spot and doubles the lead for the Sounders in the Final!!!
Los de Seattle se acercan al título de #LeaguesCup2025Watch it live with MLS Season Pass on Apple TV https://t.co/ca518VWtcX pic.twitter.com/8pZNiNgWsz
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) September 1, 2025
Paul Rothrock seals #LeaguesCup2025 title for the Sounders FC pic.twitter.com/RnqLUf0PHz
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) September 1, 2025
Sounders fans were able to “cash-in” a Rothrock jersey in the hours leading up to the match “for free,” as the club gave out his jersey in exchange for an Inter Miami Lionel Messi jersey. This after Sounder head coach had a viral quote comparing Rothrock and Messi in the days leading up to the match.
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Viral: Luis Suárez spits at Seattle Sounders staff member after Leagues Cup final
The final whistle brought chaos, with tempers flaring into a full-scale brawl between players and staff from both teams. Notably, Luis Suárez was caught spitting at a Seattle staff member, an incident that could earn him a hefty fine and suspension in the coming days.
Huge brawl breaks out in the final minutes of the Sounders and Inter Miami Leagues Cup Final! Messi avoids conflict but his teammates go to blows with nearly the entire Seattle team and staff. Sounders win 3-0 as the match is called. pic.twitter.com/E1K3HqSLTV
— Arielle Orsuto (@ArielleOrsuto) September 1, 2025
Luis Suárez appeared to spit on a Seattle staff member after the final whistle in the Leagues Cup Final
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) September 1, 2025
For the Sounders, however, the night was pure triumph. The victory extended their flawless home final streak to five wins in as many games and cemented their status as one of MLS’s most decorated clubs.
