Inter Miami salvaged a 2-2 draw against Austin FC in the inaugural match at their new 26,700-capacity Nu Stadium. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored the equalizers after Austin twice took the lead. Coach Javier Mascherano described his team's first-half display as leaving him with a bitter and sad feeling.
Nu Stadium hosted its first competitive match as Inter Miami faced Austin FC. Austin struck first when Guilherme Biro headed in a Facundo Torres corner, becoming the venue's inaugural goalscorer just minutes after Myrto Uzuni hit the post from a free kick. Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi responded swiftly, nodding in Ian Fray's cross in the 10th minute to level the score at 1-1 before halftime, where Austin's Torres also struck the post.
