Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... Lionel Messi's Inter Miami win MLS Cup! How they beat Vancouver Whitecaps & what comes next
Dec 7, 2025
Inter Miami clinched the MLS Cup in an exhilarating showdown against the Vancouver Whitecaps. The hosts dive into Messi's pivotal role, both in defense and during clutch moments of the match. They discuss tactical shifts made by Mascherano and highlight standout performances from players like Rodrigo De Paul. The podcast also critiques the trophy presentation and examines what lies ahead for both teams, including roster changes and strategies for the upcoming season. Can anyone challenge Miami's dominance next year?
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Win Validated Team Commitment
- Inter Miami's MLS Cup win felt like validation that the players and staff genuinely cared beyond the star power.
- Seeing Mascherano, Messi and others visibly emotional revealed this group's competitive hunger, not just a vanity project.
Messi's Defensive Uplift
- Lionel Messi raised his off-the-ball intensity in the postseason and led by pressing and forcing turnovers.
- Those non-goal actions were decisive in tight moments and shifted Miami from flair to a complete team.
Managing A Brutal Schedule
- Miami endured the busiest season in MLS history yet managed to peak at the right moments in the postseason.
- Good rotation and veteran experience let them survive 58 matches and still win the title.