A strong two thousand Vancouver Whitecaps fans at Chase Stadium and twenty thousand at BC Place Stadium watched as the Canadian franchise’s dream MLS Cup run came to an end with a 3–1 loss to Inter Miami.
Miami struck once in the first half and added a brace in the second to clinch its first championship since joining Major League Soccer in 2020.
The Whitecaps held much of the ball, bravely taking the game to a Miami side led by global icons Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Rodrigo De Paul, and Sergio Busquets.
Vancouver’s confidence in possession created several promising moments, but Miami’s clinical finishing ultimately proved the difference.
Miami got off to a perfect start in the eighth minute when Edier Ocampo, attempting to defend Tadeo Allende’s run, inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.
Vancouver responded positively and were rewarded on the hour mark when Ali Ahmed’s scuffed effort slipped under goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo’s arm.
Messi was the architect of Miami’s second-half surge, setting up goals for De Paul and for Allende, whose finish sealed the championship.
Miami’s experience and star quality shone through as they saw out the final minutes with composure and control.
For Vancouver, the defeat was heartbreaking, but their historic playoff run captivated fans across Canada and reignited belief in the club’s potential.
For Miami, the night marked the beginning of what many expect to be a new era of dominance, one built on world-class talent, relentless ambition, and a fan base that has embraced the club’s meteoric rise.
In the end, it was a final worthy of the spotlight.
And though the Whitecaps fell short, their journey left a lasting mark on the league and set the stage for an even brighter campaign ahead.
