Messi leads Inter Miami to victory over Seattle Sounders in MLS

Messi shines with goal and assist

Argentine legend Lionel Messi delivered a standout performance, assisting Jordi Alba in the 12th minute and scoring a goal himself in the 41st minute to give Inter Miami a 2-0 lead by halftime.

Miami extends lead, Seattle responds late

Ian Fry added a third goal for Miami in the 52nd minute, while Seattle Sounders managed to pull one back through Mexican midfielder Obed Vargas in the 69th minute, ending the match 3-1 in favor of Miami.

A heated rivalry rekindled

The match was a rematch of the 2018 League Cup final, where Seattle had defeated Miami 3-0 in a game remembered for a post-match brawl involving Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez, who was accused of spitting at a member of Seattle’s coaching staff.

Miami climbs in standings after key win

Following a 3-0 loss to Charlotte on Saturday, Inter Miami had dropped to eighth place in the Eastern Conference. However, the win over Seattle marked their 14th victory of the season. With six losses and seven draws, they now sit in fifth place with 49 points—eight points behind conference leaders Philadelphia—and still have three games in hand.