In a dramatic turn of events following their 3-0 defeat in the Leagues Cup final against the Seattle Sounders, players from Inter Miami CF found themselves embroiled in a chaotic on-field brawl.

The incident kicked off just after the final whistle with fiery clashes, notably involving Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets. As tensions flared, Suárez confronted Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas, leading to a heated exchange.

Busquets, attempting to diffuse the situation, escalated it by throwing a punch that landed on Vargas, igniting a full-blown melee as players from both teams rushed in. In a shocking moment, Suárez was seen spitting at Sounders security director Gene Ramirez, adding fuel to the fire.

Now, all eyes are on the Leagues Cup Organizing Committee, which is currently reviewing footage of the incident to determine appropriate penalties. Will the repercussions reach into the upcoming MLS season?

"The review is ongoing, and we will act accordingly," stated a spokesperson from the committee. However, any discipline handed down will likely impact future Leagues Cup events rather than the current MLS season.

History shows that MLS is not shy about imposing additional punishments stemming from Leagues Cup incidents. In 2019, Real Salt Lake's coach Mike Petke faced a hefty suspension after unsportsmanlike behavior, enduring a subsequent penalty from the league that led to the termination of his contract.

Similarly, in 2015, Clint Dempsey was slapped with a six-game suspension in the U.S. Open Cup for tearing up a referee’s notebook, only to receive an additional suspension in league play.

For now, both the league and the Leagues Cup Organizing Committee await the determination of consequences as MLS officials and fans eagerly anticipate the outcome.

"It’s unfortunate, as this overshadowed an outstanding performance by Seattle," said Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer, reflecting on the tumultuous finish. "It shows how frustrated their players were."

Meanwhile, Inter Miami's head coach Javier Mascherano claimed he was distanced from the scuffle's instigation, acknowledging that reactions can sometimes stem from provocations.

Mark your calendars: Miami is set to host Seattle on September 16 in a much-anticipated regular season rematch that fans won't want to miss!