December 6, 2025 • 10 mins
In this exciting episode of Kidcast Daily, we dive into the buzz surrounding the MLS Cup Final 2025, set to kick off later today! Join us as we explore the teams vying for glory, key players to watch, and what this championship means for soccer in the U.S. Get ready for some fun soccer trivia!
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(00:08):
Spin the wheel, let's take a ride.
Sports and science bursting frominside a world of wonder.
Open wide. Come on kids, let's amplify kid
cats. Daily starts yours.
Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, wherewe bring news, trivia, fun
(00:29):
facts, and more just for curiouskids like you.
Today we are talking about one huge soccer event in North
America, the 2025 MLS Cup final,scheduled to begin this
afternoon. This is the championship game
for Major League Soccer, which is the top professional Soccer
League in the United States and Canada the two teams playing for
the trophy are Inter Miami CF from Florida and Vancouver
(00:52):
Whitecaps FC from Canada. They are the of the Eastern
Conference and Western Conference and now they meet to
decide who is number 1 in the league this season.
The game is played at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL,
which is Inter Miami's home stadium.
The match kicks off in the afternoon in the United States
and late morning on the West Coast so fans all across North
(01:14):
America can watch it live at a comfortable time.
Inter Miami gets to host becausethey had the better regular
season record, which means they earned more points over the
whole season than Vancouver. That is 1 reward for doing well
from the very start of the year.Let's get into some of the
biggest news about this MLS Cup final and why it is such a
(01:34):
special match. One major story is that this is
Vancouver Whitecaps FC's first ever MLS Cup appearance.
The Whitecaps joined Major League Soccer in 2011 and they
have made the playoffs several times, but they have never
reached the final game until now.
This season, they finally broke through, winning big matches in
the Western Conference playoffs to reach the championship.
(01:57):
They beat FC Dallas in round one, survived a tough series
against LAFC that went all the way to penalty kicks, and then
defeated San Diego FC in the Western Conference Final to
claim their spot in the MLS Cup.That playoff run took a lot of
focus, strong defense and important goals at the right
moments. Another big piece of news is
(02:17):
that Inter Miami has been on an incredible run led by world
famous star Lionel Messi. Messi won the MLS Golden Boot
this season for scoring the mostgoals in the regular season with
29 goals and 19 assists. That means he either scored or
set up a huge number of his team's goals over the whole
year. In the playoffs, he has kept
(02:38):
going and now holds a playoff record with 13 goal
contributions, which includes goals he scored and assists he
gave to his team mates. Inter Miami's attack has been
one of the most dangerous in theleague and a lot of that comes
from Messi's vision, passing andshooting, along with the help of
his team mates making smart runsand finishing chances.
(02:58):
There is also a fun twist to this final, It is a rematch of
an earlier tournament. This year, Vancouver and Miami
already met in the semi finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup,
which is a competition between top clubs from across North and
Central America. In that series, Vancouver came
out on top, winning 5 to 1 on total goals across two games.
(03:21):
They won two to zero at home in Vancouver and then three to one
in Florida with goals from players like Brian White, Pedro
Vet and Sebastian Verhalter. That victory gave the Whitecaps
a lot of confidence that they can go into Miami Stadium and
still play their best soccer. Now in the MLS Cup final, Miami
has a chance to respond and showhow much they've grown since
(03:43):
that earlier meeting. Vancouver has had a very busy
year in finals. This MLS Cup is their third
final of the season. They already played in the
CONCACAF Champions Cup final, which is a big international
title, and they won the Telus Canadian Championship, which is
the national cup competition in Canada.
Winning that trophy earlier in the year showed that Vancouver
(04:04):
can handle high pressure matchesfor their fans.
This MLS Cup final is another chance to see their club chase
the biggest prize in Major League Soccer.
Let's talk more about how these teams reach this moment.
Inter Miami, representing the Eastern Conference, finished the
regular season with one of the best records in the league.
Their attack was strong all yearand their defense improved as
(04:27):
the season went on. In the playoffs, Miami stayed
sharp. They won their round one series,
then advanced through the Eastern Conference Semi Finals
and Eastern Conference Final. With smart game plans and big
plays from key players, playing at home in the final is a big
advantage. The players are used to the
field, the weather and the stadium, and thousands of fans
(04:48):
will be cheering loudly for them.
That kind of support can give a team extra energy, especially
late in the game when players start to get tired.
Vancouver from the Western Conference had to do some of
their best work on the road during the playoffs.
They earned A2 to 0 series win over FC Dallas and round one,
showing that their defense can keep opponents quiet.
(05:10):
Over 2 games in the Western Conference semifinals, they
played LAFC, a strong team with lots of attacking talent.
That match ended in a 2 to 2 draw and Vancouver had to stay
calm. During a penalty shootout, where
each player steps up one at a time to take a shot from the
penalty spot. Vancouver held their nerve,
scored their kicks and advanced in the Western Conference Final.
(05:33):
They beat San Diego FC 3 to 1 away from home, proving again
that they can score important goals even in a loud and
challenging stadium. Another recent news item that is
exciting for fans is how easy itis to watch this MLS Cup.
The league announced that the match is available to stream for
free on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass in many places, which means
(05:55):
more kids and families can TuneIn without needing a special
cable channel that helps the sport grow.
Because young some fans who might not usually watch soccer
can discover the game and learn about teams from cities they may
never have visited. Some networks in Canada and the
United States are also showing the game on television, so fans
can choose how they want to watch.
(06:16):
Let's look at a few player stories to follow in this final.
On the Inter Miami side, Lionel Messi is the most famous name,
but he is not the only importantplayer.
Miami's attack also includes creative midfielders and quick
forwards who make runs into space and help stretch the other
team's defense. The back line and goalkeeper
have an important job keeping track of Vancouver strikers
(06:39):
blocking shots and staying organized on set pieces like
corner kicks and free kicks. Inter Miami's coach will try to
balance attacking soccer, which can lead to goals with smart
offending so they do not leave too much open space behind their
players. For Vancouver, 1 standout in the
playoffs has been forward to De O Allende, who has scored eight
(07:00):
goals in this postseason. That total ties a single season
playoff record that was previously set by former LA
Galaxy striker Carlos Ruiz. Scoring that many goals in high
pressure matches is a big achievement.
It means Allende finds good positions in the penalty area,
times his runs well and finisheshis chances with confidence.
(07:21):
Vancouver will look to him againin the final, especially on
quick counter tacks and crosses into the box.
Other Vancouver players, including their midfielders and
defenders, will try to limit Miami's time on the ball and
close down Messi's passing lanes.
This final is also an example ofhow soccer connects different
places and cultures. Inter Miami is based in South
(07:43):
Florida, an area with many people who love soccer and come
from countries all around the world.
Vancouver is a major city on theWest Coast of Canada with fans
who support the Whitecaps in a stadium known for loud singing
and chanting. When these two clubs meet, fans
from both cities and from many other places are watching the
(08:03):
same game at the same time. That shared experience is one
reason sports are such a powerful part of many
communities. Now let's add a few fun facts
and bits of trivia to make you an MLS Cup expert.
Fun fact number one. In Major League Soccer, the
regular season is followed by the playoffs, which are a
knockout tournament. Teams earn their playoff spots
(08:25):
by collecting points in the regular season. 3 points for a
win, one for a draw and 0 for a loss.
The better your record, the higher your seed, which can help
you get home games in the playoffs.
Inter Miami's strong regular season helped them host this
final at Chase Stadium. Fun fact number 2.
When soccer matches in the playoffs are tied after 90
(08:47):
minutes, the game can go to extra time, which is 2 extra 15
minute halves. If the score is still tied after
extra time, the winner is decided by a penalty shootout.
Each team chooses 5 players to take turns shooting from the
penalty spot with only the goalkeeper defending.
If it is still tied after 5 kicks each, it goes to sudden
(09:08):
death where each pair of kicks can end the game.
Penalty shootouts are very tenseand players need to stay calm
and focused. Fun fact #3 Vancouver's
appearance in this MLS Cup finalmakes this season especially
memorable for Canadian soccer fans.
The Whitecaps already won the Telus Canadian Championship
earlier this year, which is a tournament for professional
(09:31):
Canadian clubs. That one gave them a trophy and
also helped them qualify for international competition.
Now, with this MLS Cup final, they have another chance to
bring home a major title. Fun fact #4 Lionel Messi's
Golden Boot season for Inter Miami, with 29 goals and 19
assists, is one of the most impressive attacking
(09:52):
performances in MLS history. Scoring that many goals require
strong fitness, good teamwork, and the ability to read the game
quickly. Assisting that many goals shows
that he is also an unselfish player who enjoys helping
teammates score. As you watch the MLS Cup final
today, you can look for those exact moments, the big saves,
(10:13):
the clutch goals, and the teamwork that makes a champion.
Regardless of who wins today, hope you enjoy watching the
game. That's all for today's kid cast
Daily. Thanks for tuning in to get your
facts straight and your curiosity charge.
See you next time. Grab your breakfast.
Feeling fine? Adventures waiting?
(10:33):
Don't be late, Today's the day we celebrate.
Kid Cast Daily starts your day.
Spin the wheel, let's take a ride.
Sports and science bursting frominside a world of wonder.
Open wide. Come on kids, let's amplify kid
cats. Daily starts yours.
Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, wherewe bring news, trivia, fun
(00:29):
facts, and more just for curiouskids like you.
Today we are talking about one huge soccer event in North
America, the 2025 MLS Cup final,scheduled to begin this
afternoon. This is the championship game
for Major League Soccer, which is the top professional Soccer
League in the United States and Canada the two teams playing for
the trophy are Inter Miami CF from Florida and Vancouver
(00:52):
Whitecaps FC from Canada. They are the of the Eastern
Conference and Western Conference and now they meet to
decide who is number 1 in the league this season.
The game is played at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL,
which is Inter Miami's home stadium.
The match kicks off in the afternoon in the United States
and late morning on the West Coast so fans all across North
(01:14):
America can watch it live at a comfortable time.
Inter Miami gets to host becausethey had the better regular
season record, which means they earned more points over the
whole season than Vancouver. That is 1 reward for doing well
from the very start of the year.Let's get into some of the
biggest news about this MLS Cup final and why it is such a
(01:34):
special match. One major story is that this is
Vancouver Whitecaps FC's first ever MLS Cup appearance.
The Whitecaps joined Major League Soccer in 2011 and they
have made the playoffs several times, but they have never
reached the final game until now.
This season, they finally broke through, winning big matches in
the Western Conference playoffs to reach the championship.
(01:57):
They beat FC Dallas in round one, survived a tough series
against LAFC that went all the way to penalty kicks, and then
defeated San Diego FC in the Western Conference Final to
claim their spot in the MLS Cup.That playoff run took a lot of
focus, strong defense and important goals at the right
moments. Another big piece of news is
(02:17):
that Inter Miami has been on an incredible run led by world
famous star Lionel Messi. Messi won the MLS Golden Boot
this season for scoring the mostgoals in the regular season with
29 goals and 19 assists. That means he either scored or
set up a huge number of his team's goals over the whole
year. In the playoffs, he has kept
(02:38):
going and now holds a playoff record with 13 goal
contributions, which includes goals he scored and assists he
gave to his team mates. Inter Miami's attack has been
one of the most dangerous in theleague and a lot of that comes
from Messi's vision, passing andshooting, along with the help of
his team mates making smart runsand finishing chances.
(02:58):
There is also a fun twist to this final, It is a rematch of
an earlier tournament. This year, Vancouver and Miami
already met in the semi finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup,
which is a competition between top clubs from across North and
Central America. In that series, Vancouver came
out on top, winning 5 to 1 on total goals across two games.
(03:21):
They won two to zero at home in Vancouver and then three to one
in Florida with goals from players like Brian White, Pedro
Vet and Sebastian Verhalter. That victory gave the Whitecaps
a lot of confidence that they can go into Miami Stadium and
still play their best soccer. Now in the MLS Cup final, Miami
has a chance to respond and showhow much they've grown since
(03:43):
that earlier meeting. Vancouver has had a very busy
year in finals. This MLS Cup is their third
final of the season. They already played in the
CONCACAF Champions Cup final, which is a big international
title, and they won the Telus Canadian Championship, which is
the national cup competition in Canada.
Winning that trophy earlier in the year showed that Vancouver
(04:04):
can handle high pressure matchesfor their fans.
This MLS Cup final is another chance to see their club chase
the biggest prize in Major League Soccer.
Let's talk more about how these teams reach this moment.
Inter Miami, representing the Eastern Conference, finished the
regular season with one of the best records in the league.
Their attack was strong all yearand their defense improved as
(04:27):
the season went on. In the playoffs, Miami stayed
sharp. They won their round one series,
then advanced through the Eastern Conference Semi Finals
and Eastern Conference Final. With smart game plans and big
plays from key players, playing at home in the final is a big
advantage. The players are used to the
field, the weather and the stadium, and thousands of fans
(04:48):
will be cheering loudly for them.
That kind of support can give a team extra energy, especially
late in the game when players start to get tired.
Vancouver from the Western Conference had to do some of
their best work on the road during the playoffs.
They earned A2 to 0 series win over FC Dallas and round one,
showing that their defense can keep opponents quiet.
(05:10):
Over 2 games in the Western Conference semifinals, they
played LAFC, a strong team with lots of attacking talent.
That match ended in a 2 to 2 draw and Vancouver had to stay
calm. During a penalty shootout, where
each player steps up one at a time to take a shot from the
penalty spot. Vancouver held their nerve,
scored their kicks and advanced in the Western Conference Final.
(05:33):
They beat San Diego FC 3 to 1 away from home, proving again
that they can score important goals even in a loud and
challenging stadium. Another recent news item that is
exciting for fans is how easy itis to watch this MLS Cup.
The league announced that the match is available to stream for
free on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass in many places, which means
(05:55):
more kids and families can TuneIn without needing a special
cable channel that helps the sport grow.
Because young some fans who might not usually watch soccer
can discover the game and learn about teams from cities they may
never have visited. Some networks in Canada and the
United States are also showing the game on television, so fans
can choose how they want to watch.
(06:16):
Let's look at a few player stories to follow in this final.
On the Inter Miami side, Lionel Messi is the most famous name,
but he is not the only importantplayer.
Miami's attack also includes creative midfielders and quick
forwards who make runs into space and help stretch the other
team's defense. The back line and goalkeeper
have an important job keeping track of Vancouver strikers
(06:39):
blocking shots and staying organized on set pieces like
corner kicks and free kicks. Inter Miami's coach will try to
balance attacking soccer, which can lead to goals with smart
offending so they do not leave too much open space behind their
players. For Vancouver, 1 standout in the
playoffs has been forward to De O Allende, who has scored eight
(07:00):
goals in this postseason. That total ties a single season
playoff record that was previously set by former LA
Galaxy striker Carlos Ruiz. Scoring that many goals in high
pressure matches is a big achievement.
It means Allende finds good positions in the penalty area,
times his runs well and finisheshis chances with confidence.
(07:21):
Vancouver will look to him againin the final, especially on
quick counter tacks and crosses into the box.
Other Vancouver players, including their midfielders and
defenders, will try to limit Miami's time on the ball and
close down Messi's passing lanes.
This final is also an example ofhow soccer connects different
places and cultures. Inter Miami is based in South
(07:43):
Florida, an area with many people who love soccer and come
from countries all around the world.
Vancouver is a major city on theWest Coast of Canada with fans
who support the Whitecaps in a stadium known for loud singing
and chanting. When these two clubs meet, fans
from both cities and from many other places are watching the
(08:03):
same game at the same time. That shared experience is one
reason sports are such a powerful part of many
communities. Now let's add a few fun facts
and bits of trivia to make you an MLS Cup expert.
Fun fact number one. In Major League Soccer, the
regular season is followed by the playoffs, which are a
knockout tournament. Teams earn their playoff spots
(08:25):
by collecting points in the regular season. 3 points for a
win, one for a draw and 0 for a loss.
The better your record, the higher your seed, which can help
you get home games in the playoffs.
Inter Miami's strong regular season helped them host this
final at Chase Stadium. Fun fact number 2.
When soccer matches in the playoffs are tied after 90
(08:47):
minutes, the game can go to extra time, which is 2 extra 15
minute halves. If the score is still tied after
extra time, the winner is decided by a penalty shootout.
Each team chooses 5 players to take turns shooting from the
penalty spot with only the goalkeeper defending.
If it is still tied after 5 kicks each, it goes to sudden
(09:08):
death where each pair of kicks can end the game.
Penalty shootouts are very tenseand players need to stay calm
and focused. Fun fact #3 Vancouver's
appearance in this MLS Cup finalmakes this season especially
memorable for Canadian soccer fans.
The Whitecaps already won the Telus Canadian Championship
earlier this year, which is a tournament for professional
(09:31):
Canadian clubs. That one gave them a trophy and
also helped them qualify for international competition.
Now, with this MLS Cup final, they have another chance to
bring home a major title. Fun fact #4 Lionel Messi's
Golden Boot season for Inter Miami, with 29 goals and 19
assists, is one of the most impressive attacking
(09:52):
performances in MLS history. Scoring that many goals require
strong fitness, good teamwork, and the ability to read the game
quickly. Assisting that many goals shows
that he is also an unselfish player who enjoys helping
teammates score. As you watch the MLS Cup final
today, you can look for those exact moments, the big saves,
(10:13):
the clutch goals, and the teamwork that makes a champion.
Regardless of who wins today, hope you enjoy watching the
game. That's all for today's kid cast
Daily. Thanks for tuning in to get your
facts straight and your curiosity charge.
See you next time. Grab your breakfast.
Feeling fine? Adventures waiting?
(10:33):
Don't be late, Today's the day we celebrate.
Kid Cast Daily starts your day.
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