Inter Miami, Messi advance to first MLS Cup final with 5-1 win

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Inter Miami CF triumphed 5-1 against New York City FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium to clinch a ticket to the MLS Cup for the first time in club history.

Tadeo Allende propelled the attack for the Herons in the Eastern Conference final, recording a hat trick, securing an early lead with two goals in the first 23 minutes.

New York initially fought back with a goal from Justin Haak just before halftime, but Inter Miami's backline and goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo stopped the visitor team's reaction.

In the second half, Mateo Silvetti, who joined Inter Miami in August 2025, scored the third of the night after connecting with Lionel Messi in the final third to find the back of…