Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Inter Miami beats Chicago Fire 3-2 without Messi
Inter Miami won their fifth straight game by beating the Chicago Fire 3-2.
Luis Suárez scored two goals, and Preston Plambeck scored his first career goal in MLS.
The Fire had a strong start with an own goal but couldn't maintain the lead.
Robert Lewandowski made his debut for the Fire but did not score.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul did not play for Miami following their World Cup final defeat to Spain on Sunday.
Hugo Cuypers, who leads MLS with 13 goals this season, is reportedly leaving the Fire to join CF Monterrey of LIGA MX.
Inter Miami beat Chicago Fire 3-2 without Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul.
Luis Suárez scored two goals, and Preston Plambeck scored his first career MLS goal.
The Fire took a 1-0 lead on an own goal by goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo.
Robert Lewandowski made his debut for the Fire but did not score.
Hugo Cuypers, leading MLS with 13 goals, is reportedly leaving the Fire for CF Monterrey.
- Who
- Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire
- What
- Inter Miami beat Chicago Fire 3-2
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- Miami
- Why
- Inter Miami won their fifth straight game, while Chicago Fire had their three-game win streak snapped.
Inter Miami
Chicago Fire
Team Performance
Inter Miami
Inter Miami won their fifth straight game, showcasing strong offensive play with goals from Luis Suárez and Preston Plambeck.
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire had a strong start with an own goal but couldn't maintain the lead, ending with a loss.
Key Players
Inter Miami
Luis Suárez scored two goals, and Preston Plambeck scored his first career MLS goal.
Chicago Fire
Robert Lewandowski made his debut for the Fire but did not score, and Hugo Cuypers is reportedly leaving the team.
- Date
- Wednesday night
- Venue
- Miami
- Inter Miami's Record
- 10-2-4
- Chicago Fire's Record
- 8-5-2
- Key Players
- Luis Suárez, Preston Plambeck, Robert Lewandowski, Hugo Cuypers
- Notable Absences
- Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul
Sources
Preston Plambeck, Luis Suárez help Inter Miami beat Fire 3-2 without Lionel Messi
Messi's Inter Miami spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut for Chicago Fire with 2-1 win
MLS: Suarez's brace powers Inter Miami to win over the Chicago Fire
