In a year packed with history for Inter Miami CF, there were countless memorable moments that will live on forever. It's a challenge to choose the best moments from this eventful year that closed out with our Club lifting its first MLS Cup presented by Audi. After carefully sifting through and soaking in each moment, it is with pleasure that we present to you Inter Miami's 2025 Top Moments on the pitch.
Top Goals
Leo Messi vs. Porto FC (June 19 - FIFA Club World Cup)
A man that lives for these moments. Captain Leo Messi buried this left-footed banger in the top-right corner to help the Club achieve history by completing its 2-1 comeback against Porto FC at the revamped 2025 FIFA Club World Cup – as Inter Miami became the first Concacaf team to defeat European opposition in an international competition and the first team from the United States to win a match in the competition.
Luis Suárez vs. SE Palmeiras (June 23- FIFA Club World Cup)
Another one for the books. El Pistolero delivered a fantastic solo effort, dribbling past his defenders to break into the box before placing the ball in the top left corner with a powerful left-footed finish. The 2-2 result that evening was also a historic one, as it helped Inter Miami clinch a Round of 16 berth to become the first MLS side to reach the knockout rounds at a Club World Cup.
Leo Messi vs. CF Montréal (July 5 - MLS Regular Season)
Another impressive solo effort, with captain Messi dropping defenders left and right on his way to bagging a magnificent goal from inside the box in the 1-4 road win.
Baltasar Rodríguez vs. D.C. United (August 23 - MLS Regular Season)
A right-footed thunderbolt for the Argentine midfielder to tally his first goal in our Club’s colors.
Leo Messi vs. Nashville SC (October 24 - Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs)
Messi opened our Club’s account in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs in style, finding the back of the net with a diving header in Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over Nashville in Game 1 in the Round One Best-of-3 series between the sides.
Tadeo Allende vs. Nashville SC (November 8 - Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs)
Same series, two games later, and another golazo. This time coming through a sublime chip from Tadeo Allende to secure his brace in the dominant 4-0 win at home in Game 3 in the Best-of-3 series.
Top Assists
Leo Messi vs. New York Red Bulls (July 19 - MLS Regular Season)
An inch-perfect through ball from Messi to find Alba inside the box to cap off a well-coordinated passing sequence. This goal was subsequently nominated for Play of the Year at the 2025 Ballon D'Or award ceremony.
Sergio Busquets vs. LA Galaxy (August 16 - MLS Regular Season)
A perfectly weighted threaded ball from our midfielder orchestrator before Alba slotted the ball at the back of the net.
Leo Messi vs. Atlanta United (October 11 - MLS Regular Season)
Messi delivered this precise ball over the top for Alba in a 4-0 rout against Atlanta United at Chase Stadium, with the left-back capitalizing on the delivery with a beautiful first-time chip.
Leo Messi vs. NYCFC (November 29 - Eastern Conference Final)
A historic pass from Messi to Silvetti, as the assist brought his tally to 405 total career assists to become the player with the most assists in history.
Jordi Alba vs. NYCFC (November 29 - Eastern Conference Final)
Alba with a fantastic run before serving an exquisite backheel pass for Telasco Segovia to strike from the center of the box.
Leo Messi vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (December 6 - MLS Cup presented by Audi)
Our final goal of the season, and what a build up play and assist leading up to it!
Top Academy Moments
Santi Morales Debut (March 5 vs. Houston Dynamo - MLS Regular Season)
A moment to remember for our Club and for Santi, as the 18-year-old Homegrown midfielder, who became the seventh Inter Miami CF Academy product to sign for the First Team back in 2023, registered the first minutes of his MLS career.
Noah Allen Shines Under the International Spotlight
The Academy graduate performed at the highest level in major international competitions this year and received individual awards as a result. Notably, Noah Allen was the recipient of the Best Young Player award and was included in the Best XI for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.
First Academy Graduates to Reach 100 Appearances
A true testament of Inter Miami’s “Freedom to Dream” motto. After coming through our Club’s Player Development Pathway, both Allen and Benja Cremaschi (currently out on loan) became the first Academy graduates to reach 100 appearances for our First Team.
Allen Captain’s the Side
Allen became the first Academy product to start a match donning the captain’s armband for our Club’s First Team in the 1-1 draw on the road against D.C. United on Aug. 23.
MLS Cup Champions
Five Homegrown Academy products featured on Inter Miami’s 2025 MLS Cup-winning roster: Allen, Ian Fray, Morales, Ruiz, and Cremaschi.
Here to Stay
The year also saw three Academy graduates and South Florida natives sign contract extensions: Allen, Fray and Ruiz.
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