Inter Miami defeated DC United 2-1 in a Major League Soccer match played in Baltimore, with goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi, who reached his 899th career goal. The team coached by Javier Mascherano secured their second consecutive away win. Over 72,000 spectators attended the match at M&T Bank Stadium.
Inter Miami secured an important victory in Major League Soccer by defeating DC United 2-1 as visitors in Baltimore. The match was played at M&T Bank Stadium in front of over 72,000 spectators, on a cold afternoon of 13 degrees. Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring at the 17th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Telasco Segovia, while Lionel Messi extended the lead at the 27th minute with a chipped goal over goalkeeper Sean Johnson, following a pass from Mateo Silvetti. This goal marked Messi's 899th in his professional career and his 80th with the Miami team, at age 38.
DC United pulled one back at the 75th minute through Tai Baribo, who tapped the ball into the net after a rebound from goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, his second goal of the 2026 season. The home team pressed in the second half, but Inter Miami held on to the result.
Coach Javier Mascherano expressed satisfaction in the post-match press conference: “The first half was very good. In the second, they pressed us higher up and we were more insecure, it was hard to get out and they came at us with more numbers, but out of three away games we've achieved two wins.” He added: “We like to defend with the ball, we'll have games where due to the opponent's will we have to suffer, but overall we've known how to suffer.”
With this win, Inter Miami sits third in the Eastern Conference and progresses in their project to contend for the 2026 title, incorporating players like Berterame in attack and Facundo Mura on the right flank. However, the defense remains an area for improvement, having conceded six goals in the first three matches. The next challenge is the debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 against Nashville SC.
