Inter Miami's Historic League Cup: A Look Back at the Final and Team's Journey

It is official. It has been one year since Inter Miami have won the League Cup. One year since the final against Nashville SC, where the Herons won 10-9 in penalties after the match ended in a tie. In his debut season, Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami lift the first trophy as a club since its creation in 2018. The captain opened the final with a goal in the 23rd minute, which left Miami 1-0 against Nashville.

After Messi's goal, the game was neck to neck. Nashville started to attack more furiously to try and tie the game. But Drake Callender's performance was spectacular during the whole game. It was the 57th minute when Nashville scored the goal that drew the game. Fafà Picault was Nasville's hero, and his goal tied the game 1-1.

After the 1-1 tie, the home team started attacking fiercely towards Inter Miami's goal. But Callender's performances kept the team alive and led them to the penalty shootout. And the rest is history.

At the end of the game, the Herons' goalkeeper received the Man of the Match trophy. Also, Heron's captain, Lionel Messi, was named the tournament MVP. With his goal in the final, he became the goalscorer of the Leagues Cup.

The 2022 World Cup champion scored ten goals in seven games, three more than his escort, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, who scored seven goals in five games.

What was the starting lineup of Inter Miami in the final?

In goal, Inter Miami had Drake Callender. The four defenders in the final were DeAndre Yedlin, Sergii Kryvtos, Kamal Miller, and Jordi Alba. The starting midfield was Sergio Busquets, Dixon Arroyo, and Benjamin Cremaschi. The players starting on the Heron's attack were Robert Taylor, Josef Martinez, and our captain Lionel Messi.

Who did Inter Miami beat to get to the final?

Inter Miami finished first in their group after winning their games against Cruz Azul and Atlanta United. In the round of 32, they beat Orlando City 3-1. In the round of 16, the Herons faced FC Dallas and won 5-3 on the penalties.

Going into the quarter-finals, Inter Miami beat Charlotte FC 4-0. In the semifinals, they played against Philadelphia Union. Miami won that game 4-0.

Where were you when Inter Miami won and lifted the Leagues Cup trophy?