Inter Miami is having a dream season. In its short history, it had never won a conference championship, and in past seasons it had not only failed to qualify for the playoffs, but had also finished at the bottom of the table.

Just a couple of years ago, before Messi arrived in Miami, the Herons finished the 2023 season in 15th place, which shows the enormous improvement of the club, which is largely due to its leader, the Argentine star.

Messi effect at Inter Miami

In the current season, Messi already has 35 goals, consolidating himself as the top scorer, but not only that, in terms of assists he was also the best, with 22 assists. Among the outstanding figure of goal contributions (57) and the media power that represents having a player of his caliber, it is indisputable that the arrival of Leo radically changed the reality of Inter Miami.

Of course, on this path Messi has not been alone. At his side he has had one of his greatest partners, Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan is one of the players who best understands Leo's soccer, and if we add to this the inclusion of Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia, the result is a vast forward line with many options to help turn Inter into the club with the best scoring record in the competition.

Their midfield has also been key, as it looks like a LaLiga team, with Sergio Busquets, one of the best midfielders in history, and Rodrigo de Paul, an Argentine player who had become Messi's faithful squire in the Albiceleste team, giving the necessary balance to the team led by Javier Mascherano.

Inter Miami on its way to the championship in the MLS Cup

After overcoming New York City with an overwhelming 5-1 scoreline, they have been crowned Eastern Conference champions. Now, as a final challenge, they will have to overcome Vancouver and Thomas Muller in the MLS Cup final.

Where to watch Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

Inter Miami will host Vancouver on December 6 at 2:30 p.m. ET to determine the 2025 MLS champion. This match will be played at Chase Stadium, the ideal setting for Lionel Messi to lift Inter Miami's first league title.

However, they will face the Whitecaps, a team that has also strengthened, as they are now led by Thomas Muller, a player with a winning DNA, who knows perfectly well what it is like to face Messi.