Vancouver Whitecaps fall 3-1 in MLS Cup, won by Messi-led Miami team

A valiant playoff run by Vancouver Whitecaps FC fell short in Florida on Saturday, Dec. 6, when they lost the MLS Cup final.
The Whitecaps played the Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami for the 2025 league title at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, 11:30 a.m. start Pacific time.
The home team won 3-1.
The Whitecaps were down 1-0 early on an own goal, but pressed for an equalizer as the first half continued.
Early in the second half, Toronto-raised Canadian national player Ali Ahmed scored to tie the ma