Inter Miami to Host First MLS Cup Against Vancouver Whitecaps on Dec. 6

NEW YORK – Inter Miami CF qualified for the MLS Cup for the first time in the club’s history and will host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. ET at Chase Stadium. This match will be broadcast on the MLS Season Pass, Apple TV, FOX, FOX Deportes, TSN, and RDS.

The Herons defeated New York City FC 5-1 in the Eastern Conference final, solidifying their place in the championship match. Tadeo Allende’s hat trick boosted his postseason goal total to eight, setting a record for the most goals in a single postseason in MLS history, tied with Carlos Ruiz from 2002.

During their playoff journey, Lionel Messi has been pivotal for Inter Miami, contributing to 13 of the team’s 17 goals this postseason, with six goals and seven assists. The Herons have scored 98 goals across both the regular season and playoffs, marking the highest total in a season in league history.

The Vancouver Whitecaps advanced to the MLS Cup by defeating San Diego FC 3-1 in the Western Conference final, showcasing impressive form under first-year coach Jesper Sorensen. The Whitecaps scored two goals within the opening 11 minutes, including a goal from Brian White and an own goal from Pablo Sisniega.

This matchup will feature a historic moment as the victor will become the first player to win both the FIFA World Cup and MLS Cup, with Messi vying for a potential 47th career trophy. Inter Miami, finishing third in the Eastern Conference with 65 points, will host MLS Cup due to their higher regular-season standings compared to Vancouver, which ended the season with 63 points.

As fans eagerly await the final, Messi’s extraordinary performance and Allende’s record-setting contributions highlight why this match is anticipated to draw significant attention. The atmosphere is expected to be electric as both teams aim for glory on the grand stage of American soccer.