Overview
- Vancouver advanced with a 3–1 win at San Diego, powered by Brian White’s brace and a San Diego own goal.
- San Diego goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega was sent off in the 79th minute for a foul outside the area.
- Inter Miami routed New York City FC 5–1, with Tadeo Allende scoring a hat-trick and Lionel Messi supplying a key assist.
- Both clubs reach the MLS Cup for the first time, with the winner earning a Concacaf Champions Cup berth.
- Thomas Müller, substituted in the 61st minute with minor issues, said he expects to be ready for the final.