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MLS Cup Winner 2025 Outrights: Odds, Prediction, and Best Picks

Updated: Feb. 21, 2025, 03:53 AM ET
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The 30th edition of Major League Soccer is nearly upon us opening up on Saturday, February 20th, with the season concluding on October 18th known as decision day. As always approaching a new term on hand, the MLS campaign has always provided several surprising outcomes to the spectators. However, Inter Miami will be counted on and pegged by many as the favorite to win the competition's top crown in 2025. As long as the legendary Lionel Messi is a part of this club, the hype will follow Inter Miami. The team hailing from Vice City will look to avenge their disappointing end to 2024, as Miami secured the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield Trophy finishing with the best record overall, eventually bowing out in Round one.

Last year's MLS Cup holders, the LA Galaxy, will look to become the first team since 2011 and 2012 to win the title in back-to-back seasons. The Galaxy finished the 2024 season locking up second place in the Western Conference amassing 64 points. On December 7 2024, the Galaxy claimed their sixth MLS Cup, overpowering the New York Red Bulls 2-1.  

Finishing second overall in the league last year, the Columbus Crew failed to win the MLS cup in consecutive campaigns. The Crew managed to collect 66 points and a MLS best plus 32 goal differential. Despite the solid regular season phase, Columbus stumbled in the playoffs getting bounced by the Eastern Conference winners, the New York Red Bulls.

2025 MLS Cup Winner Outrights Odds

The latest MLS Cup Winner odds are listed in the table below. Pick your favorites and place your bets!

MLS Cup Prediction

MLS Cup 2025 – Analysis

It’s been more than a decade since we have witnessed repeat champions in the MLS. With the parity in the league, grueling regular season and playoffs mixed with in-season club competitions, it will be a war of attrition for whoever claims the 2025 MLS Cup. With the opening release of the odds, it’s surprising to see the Philadelphia Union make this list, as they were the only club to fail to make the postseason last year into the opening top-10 list.

MLS Cup 2025 – Prediction

Inter Miami CF (+350 at bet365)

As stated above, when Messi is on your roster, you will be expected to bring home silverware. So far Inter Miami have brought home a Leagues Cup and Supporters’ Shield trophy, with the MLS Cup missing from their cabinet. Vice City already has a stacked roster even without  major transfers made this offseason, they will still be a threat in 2025.

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Los Angeles FC (+600 at bet365) 

Similar to Inter Miami, LAFC find themselves as one of the elite sides in the competition. The Black and Gold Falcons are usually mainstays atop the Western Conference. One hole the club has yet to fill is the departure of Mateusz Bogusz. The attacking midfielder left for Cruz Azul of Liga MX, unless LAFC makes a last ditch effort to replace him, his 14 goals last year could be hard to replace.

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LA Galaxy (+900 at bet365)

The defending champions has what it takes to repeat but as history suggests, with the growing league and more clubs possessing spending power, it could be hard for the Galaxy to duplicate their success in this term. Transferring over to Sporting Kansas City this winter, the absence of Dejan Joveljić up on attack could make the Galaxy less lethal going forward. In 2024 the striker finished with 21 goals and six assists in 33 appearances. Another blow to their title defence is the injury Riqui Puig suffered last season, the MVP caliber player is expected to miss most of the season.

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Columbus Crew (+1000 at bet365)

In recent campaigns, the Crew have been in the mix when it comes to claiming the league title. In three of the last five years, Columbus have finished in the top three on three occasions in the Eastern Conference. You can bet Wilfred Nancy will get the best out of his group as he has proved to in his MLS coaching stints. The main Achilles heel for the Crew is the exit of Cucho Hernandez. The player was one of the most exciting players to watch on the pitch during his MLS tenure, stockpiling 58 goals in 94 appearances across all competitions.

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FC Cincinnati (+1100 at bet365)

The Orange and Blue have been a force to deal with the previous two years, finishing first in 2023 and third last season in the Eastern Conference table. One of the key reasons FC Cincinnati are enjoying MLS Cup buzz is the arrival of their massive winter transfer, Kévin Denky. The lethal forward was acquired from Cercle Brugge from the Belgian Pro League. During his four year spell in Belgium, the 24-year-old racked up 66 goals in all competitive matches. If he can successfully adapt to a new league and country, it will make FC Cincinnati a load to deal with for its adversaries.

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MLS Cup 2025 Winner - My Pick

Seattle Sounders (+2000) at bet365

As long as Brian Schmetzer is on the touchline managing Seattle, the club will remain a competitive dark-horse, as this club shouldn’t ever be doubted. The team's legendary coach has two MLS Cup triumphs to his long list of accolades. In the offseason the Sounders have added a pair of USMNT capped players to its squad, bolstering their attack. Last season both players were employed by FC Dallas, the pair combining for 10 goals in 2024. This club was already dangerous with Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnak up front, their offseason additions only made Seattle stronger as they finished handsomely in fourth place in the west last year.

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MLS Cup History

Which Team Is the Current Major League Soccer Title Holders?

The LA Galaxy are the current Major League Soccer title holders after beating the Red Bulls in last season’s MLS Cup final played at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Which Club Has Won the Most Major League Soccer Titles?

Los Angeles Galaxy are the most successful Major League Soccer team with six titles. They’re followed by DC United, who have won it four times.

Last 10 Major League Soccer Title Winners

TeamYear
Los Angeles Galaxy2024
Columbus Crew2023
Los Angeles FC2022
New York City FC2021
Columbus Crew2020
Seattle Sounders2019
Atlanta United2018
Toronto FC2017
Seattle Sounders2016
Portland Timbers2015

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