Ep207: Inter Miami wins MLS Cup!

In this exciting episode of Kidcast Daily, we celebrate Inter Miami's thrilling victory in the 2025 MLS Cup! Join us as we break down the key moments of the match, highlight star players, and explore what this win means for the future of soccer in the U.S.

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Episode Transcript

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Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, wherewe bring news, trivia, fun

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facts, and more just for curiouskids like you.
Today we're diving into the exciting world of soccer with a
special focus on a team that made history just recently,
Inter Miami. Some of you may have watched the
game yesterday as Inter Miami won the 2025 MLS Cup.
That's Major League Socor's biggest prize, kind of like

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winning the championship in basketball or football, but for
soccer in North America. The final match took place at
Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is Inter
Miami home field. They played against the
Vancouver Whitecaps, a strong team from Canada.
The game was full of energy, fast passes and some amazing
goals. In the end, Inter Miami won

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three to one, which means they scored three goals and Vancouver
scored one. That victory gave Inter Miami
their very first MLS Cup title in the club's history.
That's a big deal because it's the first time they've ever won
this trophy since the team was created.
As soon as the final whistle blew, the stadium turned into a
giant celebration. Pink smoke filled the air and

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colorful confetti rained down from the sky.
Music started playing and fans were cheering, dancing and
singing. The players ran around the
field, hugging each other and jumping for joy.
Team captain Lionel Messi, one of the most famous soccer
players in the world, lifted theMLS Cup trophy high above his
head with his teammates. It was a moment years in the

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making. Messi joined enter Miami in
2023, and many people wondered if he could help the team win a
major trophy. Well, now we know the answer.
Yes, he did. This one was especially
meaningful because it was the main goal Messi had when he
decided to play in Major League Soccer.
He wanted to bring a championship to enter Miami, and

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now he's done it. This was the 47th trophy of
Messi's professional career, which is more than any other
player in the history of soccer.That's like winning 47 gold
medals in the Olympics. In the final game, Messi didn't
score a goal, but he was still ahuge part of the win.
He made two assists, which meanshe helped his teammates score by

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passing the ball in a smart way.One of those assists was a
beautiful long pass that led directly to a goal.
That kind of play shows why Messi is considered one of the
best players ever. He sees the field like a chess
master, sees the board, always thinking a few moves ahead.
Inter Miami's journey to the final wasn't always easy.

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At the start of the 2025 season,the team had a new coach, Javier
Mastrano, who used to play for Argentina's national team.
This was his first time being a head coach for a club, so some
people weren't sure how things would go.
But Mastrano did a great job helping the team grow and stay
focused throughout the season. He worked with young players and

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experienced stars, building a strong team that could handle
pressure in big games. Another interesting part of the
story is that 2 veteran players,Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets,
both from Spain, played their last professional game in this
final. They've had long successful
careers in Europe and now in theUS, and they got to finish with

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a championship. Imagine ending your career by
winning the biggest trophy in the league.
That's a dream come true for anyathlete.
After the game, they celebrated with their teammates, knowing
they had helped make history. Now let's talk about what the
MLS Cup actually is. Major League Soccer, or MLS, is
the top professional Soccer League in the United States and

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Canada. It has 30 teams, and each season
teams play many games to earn points.
The teams with the most points move on to the playoffs, which
are like a tournament to decide the champion.
The last two teams standing playin the MLS Cup final, and the
winner gets the Phillip AnschutzTrophy, which is the official
name of the MLS Cup. Inter Miami had to go through

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several tough playoff games to reach the final.
They played against strong opponents and each game was
close and exciting. But in the final, they showed
they were ready. Their defense stayed strong,
their midfield controlled the ball well, and their forwards
took their chances when they hadthem.
Winning the MLS Cup means Inter Miami is now officially the best

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team in MLS for 2025. This one is also special for the
city of Miami. Soccer has been growing in
popularity in the US and having a team from Florida win the
championship helps inspire youngplayers all over the country.
Kids who play soccer in parks, schools and clubs can now look
at enter Miami and say that could be me one day.

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That's the power of sports. It gives people dreams and shows
that hard work can lead to amazing results.
Let's take a quick look at some fun facts about this
championship. First, enter Miami's home
stadium. Chase Stadium is right in Fort
Lauderdale, not far from the beach.
The fans there are known for being loud and passionate, and

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during the final, they created an electric atmosphere with
chants, flags and songs. One of the songs that played
right after the final whistle was La Gozadera by Gente De
Zona, a popular Latin music group.
The whole stadium sang and danced along, turning the
celebration into a big party. Second, this was Inter Miami's

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first MLS Cup title, but they'vealready won other trophies.
Before this, they had won the Leagues Cup, which is a
competition between MLS and Mexican teams.
Now, with the MLS Cup added to their collection, they have 4
trophies with Messi on the team.That shows how much he has
helped the club grow in just a few years. 3rd The 2025 MLS Cup

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final was played in December, which is later than usual.
In the past, the final was oftenin November, but this year it
was moved to early December. That meant players had to deal
with cooler weather and a longerseason, which made the
championship even more challenging.
But Inter Miami stayed strong and finished the job.
Now let's think about what it takes to win a championship like

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this. It's not just about having one
superstar player, even someone as great as Messi.
A-Team needs good teamwork, smart coaching, strong defense
and players who never give up. Inter Miami showed all of those
qualities. They worked together, supported
each other and stayed focused even when the game was tough.

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That's a great lesson for all ofus, whether we play sports or
not. Success usually comes from
teamwork and persistence. Another cool thing to notice is
how soccer brings people together.
In this final, you had players from many different countries,
Argentina, Spain, the United States, Canada, and more all
playing on the same field. Fans from different backgrounds

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came to the stadium or watched on TV cheering for their
favorite team. Soccer is a global game and
moments like the MLS Cup final remind us how sports can connect
people around the world. So what can we learn from Inter
Miami winning the 2025 MLS Cup? First, big goals can be achieved

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with hard work and belief. Inter Miami started the season
with high expectations, faced challenges, but kept going until
they reached the top. Second, teamwork matters.
Even the best player in the world needs teammates to win a
championship. 3rd, It's never too late to make history.
This was Inter Miami's first MLSCup, but now they've written a

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new chapter in their story. And finally, sports can be a lot
of fun. Watching goals, hearing the
crowd, seeing players celebrate.It's exciting and inspiring.
Whether you're a soccer fan or just enjoy seeing people
succeed, stories like this one remind us that amazing things
can happen. People work together and never

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stop trying. That's it for today's Kick Ass
Daily. We learned how Inter Miami won
their first MLS Cup by beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3 to 1,
how Lionel Messi helped lead theteam with assists and
leadership, and how this victoryis a big moment for the club,
the city, and soccer fans everywhere.
We also saw that championships are about more than just

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winning. They're about teamwork, effort,
and making dreams come true. Thanks for listening and
remember, stay curious, stay active and keep cheering for
your favorite teams. See you next time on Kick Cast
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