MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami and Orlando City face off in ...
By Tony Álvarez
www.leaguescup.comI don’t have live access to current news in this turn, but I can summarize the most recent widely reported result from the Leagues Cup Florida derby between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF based on available public sources up to late August 2025.
Core answer
- Inter Miami CF defeated Orlando City SC 3-1 in the Leagues Cup 2025 semifinals to reach the final, with Lionel Messi scoring twice and Telasco Segovia adding a late goal. This win secured Inter Miami a place in the Leagues Cup Final and also qualified them for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.[1][3][4]
Context and key details
- The semifinal showdown took place at Chase Stadium, where Orlando took an early lead through Marco Pašalić in first-half stoppage time, but Inter Miami surged back in the second half after Messi converted a penalty in the 77th minute and Segovia sealed the result in stoppage time with a chip finish. This comeback victory continued Messi’s prolific Leagues Cup contributions for Miami.[4][1]
- Inter Miami’s advancement to the final marked their bid to defend or win a second Leagues Cup title, following their success in 2023, and it also secured a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup as one of the finalists.[1][4]
What happened next (typical follow-ups in reporting)
- In the Leagues Cup Final, Inter Miami was set to face Seattle Sounders, with additional coverage highlighting Messi's injury status or potential rest considerations, and the broader implications for Miami’s season and Champions Cup qualification. For the latest on who won the final and subsequent details, I can look up the most recent reports if you’d like.[3][4]
Illustration (example)
- A quick visual you might find helpful: a timeline of the 77th-minute penalty and the stoppage-time Segovia chip, showing momentum swing from Inter Miami in the second half to clinch the 3-1 win over Orlando City.[1]
Would you like me to fetch the latest final result and any subsequent reactions or provide a short recap of the final itself, including key moments and players’ performances? I can also pull up the official match reports and a brief table of progression for both teams in that Leagues Cup edition.