Tag: Seattle Sounders

Messi and Alba Spark Inter Miami to 3-1 Win Over Seattle

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba (Inter Miami)
September 2025

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba combined brilliantly to power Inter Miami past the Seattle Sounders 3-1 in a fiery Leagues Cup final rematch. Their goals, plus Ian Fray’s header, lifted Miami to fifth in the Eastern Conference with games in hand. Manager Javier Mascherano’s tactical tweaks — Alba pushed higher into attack and a 4-3-3 system — paid immediate dividends. Messi assisted Alba for the opener, then scored himself before half-time. Though Seattle threatened late through Jordan Morris and Obed Vargas, Miami held firm.

MLS Hands Out Heavy Bans After Inter Miami Brawl

Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Tomas Aviles, Steven Lenhart
September 2025

The Leagues Cup disciplinary committee announced heavy suspensions after Inter Miami’s post-match brawl with Seattle Sounders. Suarez was banned six games for spitting at staff, while Busquets, Aviles and Seattle’s Lenhart also received multi-game bans. The punishments only apply to Leagues Cup fixtures, though MLS could issue further sanctions. All players and staff involved were fined, while speculation grows over Suarez and Busquets’ futures as their contracts expire at the end of the season.

Inter Miami Condemn Player Conduct After Leagues Cup Final Brawl

Inter Miami
September 2025

Inter Miami issued a formal apology after players sparked a chaotic scuffle following their 3-0 Leagues Cup final defeat to Seattle Sounders. The club admitted behaviour “fell below expected standards” and pledged cooperation with MLS in disciplinary follow-up. Miami’s statement reaffirmed commitment to sportsmanship, stressing the need to uphold values despite the team’s frustration. The club thanked fans for continued support and confirmed they were working closely with governing bodies to ensure those involved faced appropriate consequences.

Howard Slams Suarez After Leagues Cup Brawl

Luis Suarez (Inter Miami)
September 2025

Tim Howard condemned Luis Suarez’s violent behavior in Inter Miami’s 3-0 Leagues Cup final defeat, where Suarez headlocked Obed Vargas, fought staff, and spat at a coach, sparking chaos. Howard urged MLS to impose serious sanctions, calling Suarez’s spitting and Sergio Busquets’ punch “too far.” He stressed competition intensity never justifies violence, demanding commissioner action to protect the league’s integrity.

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