MLS Cup conference finals talking points: Allende outshines Messi

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And then there were two, as Inter Miami CF will take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 2025 MLS Cup final on Saturday.

Eastern Conference champion Miami booked its place in the MLS decider with a sumptuous 5-1 win over New York City FC. Not to be outdone, Thomas Müller's Whitecaps beat expansion side San Diego FC 3-1 to win the Western Conference for the very first time.

But what to make of it all? ESPN turned to Cesar Hernandez and Joseph Lowery to sum up the best and worst of the conference finals.

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