The Seattle Sounders defeated Inter Miami 3–0 in the 2025 Leagues Cup final, winning their ninth major trophy since joining the league. The victory was an additional accomplishment in Seattle's proud history, but the celebrations were marred by a stressful post-game exchange involving Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez.
Tensions erupted after the final whistle. Suárez was in a headlock by Seattle's Obed Vargas, and the situation quickly escalated into a bigger mess with players and officials from both teams.
Some Reports say Sergio Busquets hit Vargas and Maxi Falcon bumped Seattle’s Cody Baker.
Luis Suárez spits on Seattle staff member
A very disturbing event emerged during the chaos.