Vancouver Whitecaps FC became the third Canadian team in the last 10 years to qualify for the Champions Cup Final

Javier Mascherano responded to criticism of Inter Miami's reliance on Lionel Messi following the team’s elimination from the Concacaf Champions Cup. Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, returned to training under head coach Javier Mascherano after a tough loss in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals against the Vancouver Whitecaps.

When he was announced as Inter Miami CF head coach, Javier Mascherano made it clear that his team's goal was to win every major competition it competed in: the MLS Cup, the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Leagues Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.