The Seattle Sounders delivered a statement performance on Sunday night, defeating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final at Lumen Field.

In front of a record-breaking 69,314 fans, Seattle claimed their first Leagues Cup title and completed their collection of every major North American trophy.

De Rosario, Roldan, Rothrock Fire Sounders to Glory

Osaze De Rosario opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a powerful header from an Alex Roldan cross, sending the home crowd into raptures. Roldan then doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 84th minute after Yannik Bright fouled Georgi Minoungou.

Paul Rothrock sealed the emphatic victory with an angled strike in the 89th minute, sparking wild celebrations at Lumen Field.

Messi and Miami Left Frustrated

Inter Miami, boasting a wage bill nearly three times higher than Seattle’s ($46.8m vs. $16.7m), struggled to break through the Sounders’ disciplined back line.

Messi saw an early header blocked by Jackson Ragen and later missed a golden chance from close range after fine work by Luis Suárez. That miss, uncharacteristic for the Argentine legend, shocked fans and underlined Miami’s wastefulness.

Tadeo Allende also missed Miami’s best chance in the 60th minute, firing wide from close range. Goalkeeper Oscar Ustari and Seattle’s defense of Ragen, Vargas, and García stood tall to preserve the clean sheet.

Seattle Make History With Trophy Sweep

With this triumph, the Sounders’ trophy haul now includes two MLS Cups, four U.S. Open Cups, a Supporters’ Shield, a CONCACAF Champions Cup, and now the Leagues Cup.

The victory also secures Seattle’s direct passage to the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16, while both finalists had already booked their spots in the tournament that feeds into the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.

A Night of Records

The final set a new attendance record for both a Leagues Cup fixture and any Seattle Sounders match at Lumen Field.

For Inter Miami, the loss comes just a week after Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr’s defeat to Al-Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup final, a reminder that even football’s biggest icons can falter on the big stage.

Seattle, however, will savor a historic night that cements their place among the elite of North American soccer.