Inter Miami CF won their first-ever MLS Cup in 2025, capping a remarkable season with numerous records and milestones. The team, led by head coach Javier Mascherano, secured the Eastern Conference Championship and triumphed over Vancouver Whitecaps in the final at Chase Stadium. Leo Messi starred with a record-setting performance, earning MVP honors for the playoffs and the league.
Inter Miami CF's 2025 season was defined by unprecedented success across multiple competitions, culminating in their inaugural MLS Cup victory. Finishing third in the Eastern Conference, the Herons entered the playoffs with momentum and went on to claim the Eastern Conference title before defeating Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final. This triumph added to their collection of silverware, including deep runs in international tournaments.
The team played an MLS-record 58 fixtures across all competitions, scoring 129 goals with a record of 35 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses under first-year head coach Javier Mascherano. In league and postseason play combined, Inter Miami netted 101 goals, including a postseason record of 20. Key to their success was captain Leo Messi, who won the 2025 MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals and 19 assists in the regular season, totaling 48 goal contributions. He became the first player to win the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award in consecutive seasons and led the playoffs with 15 contributions (6 goals, 9 assists), earning MLS Cup MVP honors. Messi's season tally reached 74 goal contributions (43 goals, 31 assists) in 49 appearances, and he set a career milestone with 405 assists, the most in soccer history.
Luis Suárez contributed 34 goal contributions (17 goals, 17 assists) in 50 appearances, while Tadeo Allende led postseason scoring with a record 9 goals en route to 24 goals overall in 54 games. Retiring veterans Sergio Busquets (56 appearances, 13 assists) and Jordi Alba (52 appearances, 8 goals, 23 assists) played pivotal roles. Internationally, Inter Miami reached the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals, the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16—becoming the first MLS team to do so—and the Leagues Cup semifinals.
The MLS Cup win at Chase Stadium marked the venue's final chapter as Inter Miami's home before moving to Miami Freedom Park in 2026. Academy products like Noah Allen (47 appearances, 3 assists) and Ian Fray (35 appearances, 1 goal, 4 assists) also featured prominently.