They have certainly made a solid run in the playoffs, as Lionel Messi’s epic performance helped his side get through Nashville in a thrilling first-round series. Then, Miami lambasted Cincinnati in the second round, moving within a win of the MLS Cup Final for the first time in franchise history.

After leading Inter Miami to its first Eastern Conference title, Lionel Messi's availability for the MLS Cup is in jeopardy due to an incident.

Tadeo Allende scored three goals for the Herons, bringing his total to eight in the MLS Cup playoffs, surpassing Lionel Messi for the lead in 2025 and tying Carlos Ruiz’s 2002-record with the LA Galaxy for the most in a single postseason.

Inter Miami vs New York City Highlights, MLS Cup 2025 Playoffs Eastern Conference Final: Follow the play-by-play updates from the MIA vs NYC match at Chase Stadium, on 30, 2025

Todd Dunivant, who joined the club in 2018, is leaving to become the sporting director for New York City F.C. of the MLS.

Inter Miami crushed New York City FC 5–1 to win the Eastern Conference title and reach the first MLS Cup final in club history. Javier Mascherano celebrated the team’s unity, highlighting an “unbreakable group” and crediting players for believing in the project.

Inter Miami will take on New York City FC in the 2025 MLS conference finals. Get all the details on when, where, and how to catch this must-watch game live in the USA.