Seattle, Sep 1
Seattle Sounders FC have added Leagues Cup to their trophy cabinet, cruising to a 3-0 win over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF in the final at Lumen Field in Monday (IST).
With win over Inter Miami, the Sounders were crowned champions of the tournament, becoming the only team in MLS to capture every major North American soccer trophy. The club has previously lifted four US Open Cups, two MLS Cups, one Concacaf Champions Cup and one Supporters’ Shield.
The Sounders took the lead in the 26th minute when forward Osaze De Rosario redirected winger Paul Rothrock's cross with a rocketed header into the far post of the net. Then in the 84th minute, defender Alex Roldan extended the lead to two with a PK finish after winger Georgi Minoungou drew a foul inside the box.