Seattle Sounders Clinch 2025 Leagues Cup Title as Alex Roldán Converts Crucial Penalty

SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2025 - The Seattle Sounders secured the 2025 Leagues Cup championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over Inter Miami at a sold-out Lumen Field, capped by right-back Alex Roldán’s composed penalty conversion in the 84th minute.

Osaze De Rosario opened the scoring in the 26th minute, powering a header past goalkeeper Óscar Ustari after meeting a pinpoint cross from Roldán that ignited the crowd of 69,314 fans. Despite Miami’s star-studded lineup featuring Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, Seattle maintained control, doubling their lead late in the second half when Georgi Minoungou was hauled down in the box. Roldán stepped up and slotted his spot-kick into the bottom right corner, sending the stadium into raptures and effectively sealing the title.

Substitute Paul Rothrock added gloss to the result with a stoppage-time strike in the 89th minute, capping off a night of historic achievements for the Sounders, who now boast every major North American trophy available to MLS clubs. Tensions flared in the closing moments as frustrated Miami players engaged in a post-match brawl, prompting league officials to signal forthcoming disciplinary reviews.

With this triumph, coach Brian Schmetzer’s side not only adds the Leagues Cup to its trophy haul but also secures direct entry to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16. The victory underscores Seattle’s continued domestic and regional dominance and cements Alex Roldán’s reputation as a reliable creator and finisher in high-pressure moments.