Inter Miami has secured the MLS Cup championship game after defeating New York City FC 5-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Lionel Messi provided an assist and was instrumental in multiple goals during the dominant performance. The victory sends Miami to host the MLS Cup final, where they'll face the Vancouver Whitecaps, who won the Western Conference. This marks the first MLS Cup appearance for both teams, guaranteeing a first-time champion in the league's 30th season. Messi has been absolutely exceptional throughout the playoffs, recording a playoff-record 13 goal contributions after winning the regular season Golden Boot with 29 goals and 19 assists.
On the international front, the U.S. Women's National Team continues to build momentum under manager Emma Hayes. The USWNT defeated Italy 3-0 in their first of two friendly matches, with Catarina Macario scoring twice. The victory showcased the team's ability to maintain defensive discipline against quality opposition, with Italy being a Euro semifinalist from this past summer. The clean sheet was particularly meaningful for the team, which has emphasized the importance of not conceding despite starting matches strongly. Macario's performance highlighted the breakout talent emerging from a USWNT squad that's been rotating players and developing depth throughout 2025. The two teams will face off again in their second meeting as part of this friendly series.
The NCAA Division I Women's College Cup tournament is underway with quarterfinal matches taking place over November 28th and 29th. The semifinals are scheduled for December 5th, with the championship final set for December 8th, all being broadcast on ESPNU.
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