Inter Miami secured its first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Lionel Messi assists.

Despite Thomas Mueller driving a Vancouver side that controlled long stretches and created the better chances, the final ultimately swung on the Argentine¡¯s influence, as he secured his first MLS league title and capped his finest season on American soil.

¡°This was one of our main goals,¡± Messi, who was named MVP, said.