Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
Inter Miami 3 - 2 FT Chicago Fire
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Rios 18'
27' L. Suarez
HT
51' L. Suarez (G. Berterame)
↓ R. Lewandowski ↑R. Lod 62'
↓ P. Zinckernagel ↑P. Dithejane 63'
↓ D. D'Avilla ↑M. Pineda 63'
J. Elliott 64'
P. Dithejane (M. Haile-Selassie) 67'
69' ↓ D. Ruiz ↑P. Plambeck
74' ↓ M. Silvetti ↑D. Pinter
85' ↓ I. Fray ↑N. Allen
87' P. Plambeck
↓ M. Haile-Selassie ↑J. Shokalook 88'
↓ A. Gutman ↑V. Radojevic 88'
90'+7 S. Reguilon
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter Miami
Goalkeepers
Rocco Ríos Novo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
7
Rating
Defenders
Facundo Mura 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ian Fray 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Micael 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Reguilón
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
David Ruíz 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Yannick Bright 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
55
Passes
15
Duels
Telasco Segovia 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Mateo Silvetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Germán Berterame 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Luis Suárez 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.6
Rating
BENCH
Dayne St. Clair 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Sumalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Abadia-Reda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Allen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Preston Plambeck 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
Ian Urkidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Pinter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonathan Dean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Waterman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Elliott
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Andrew Gutman
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Philip Zinckernagel
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Dje Tah D'Avilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Anton Salétros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Maren Haile-Selassie 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Robert Lewandowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Josh Cohen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samuel Rogers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Barroso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Radojević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Oregel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Lod
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Puso Dithejane 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
33
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Jason Shokalook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | Inter Miami | 3 - 5 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Chase Stadium |
| 04/13/2025 | Chicago Fire | 0 - 0 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 09/01/2024 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 4 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 07/20/2024 | Inter Miami | 2 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Chase Stadium |
| 10/05/2023 | Chicago Fire | 4 - 1 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 03/25/2023 | Inter Miami | 2 - 3 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | DRV PNK Stadium |
| 09/11/2022 | Chicago Fire | 3 - 1 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | SeatGeek Stadium |
| 02/26/2022 | Inter Miami | 0 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | DRV PNK Stadium |
| 08/18/2021 | Inter Miami | 3 - 2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | DRV PNK Stadium |
| 05/22/2021 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 0 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
09/30/2025
04/13/2025
09/01/2024
07/20/2024
10/05/2023
03/25/2023
09/11/2022
02/26/2022
08/18/2021
05/22/2021
Inter Miami Win
Chicago Fire Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -11
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Suárez Magic Ignites Five-Goal Epic in Top-Four Clash
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A relentless showcase with massive table implications ended with Miami edging a vital win thanks to late heroics.
Early Chaos at Nu Stadium
The Stakes were immense for this top-table clash at Nu Stadium, as both sides sought to solidify their championship credentials in front of a raucous crowd. The match delivered an explosive opening sequence that immediately tested the home side's resolve. The visitors struck first when a frantic scramble in the box led to an unfortunate own goal credited to the pressure of R. Rios in the 18th minute. Forced into an immediate tactical response, Inter Miami slowly edged possession and began relentlessly probing the final third. Their aggressive pressing forced a defensive panic, resulting in a crucial penalty call. Nine minutes after falling behind, the legendary L. Suarez confidently stepped up to the spot to level the score. The Intensity was off the charts from that moment forward, turning the remainder of the half into a breathless, end-to-end spectacle with heavy tackles.
The Super Sub Shakeup
Emerging from the tunnel, the hosts capitalized on their growing momentum. Just minutes into the second half, Suarez showcased his enduring world-class instincts by combining beautifully with G. Berterame to smash home his second of the night in the 51st minute. Yet, the fragile Balance of this tight encounter shifted dramatically once Chicago Fire looked to their bench for salvation. Substitute P. Dithejane provided an electric and instantaneous spark, exploiting a seam in the defense to finish off a pinpoint pass from M. Haile-Selassie in the 67th minute. As the scoreboard leveled again, the midfield battle devolved into a grueling war of attrition. Anchored by an outstanding, tireless performance from David Ruíz, Miami desperately tried to regain control while the visitors continuously counter-attacked in a dizzying shooting gallery of 28 combined attempts.
A Decisive Six-Pointer
As the clock ticked down, it appeared the visitors were destined to steal a hard-fought point on the road. However, late-game heroics from yet another super sub altered the script entirely in the closing stages. With the pitch stretched wide open and defensive legs burning, P. Plambeck exploded off the bench to deliver the decisive blow, hammering home the winner in the 87th minute to deafening roars. This dramatic 3-2 victory acts as a monumental six-pointer in the Major League Soccer standings. Miami crucially leapfrogs the Fire in the table, moving into a prime position just as the title race begins to boil over. The result breathes fresh belief into the host's locker room while serving a harsh, bitter reality check to a travelling side that fought valiantly but left empty-handed.
Key Questions
What made Luis Suárez the Man of the Match?
His clinical finishing, converting a crucial penalty and scoring a second-half goal to spearhead Inter Miami's attacking threat in a tense fixture.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking intent, 28 combined shots, and massive contributions from substitutes on both sides created an unpredictable, high-tempo shootout.
What does this mean for Inter Miami's season?
This massive six-pointer leapfrogs them over Chicago Fire in the standings, seriously bolstering their credentials in the tight MLS title race.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Race Defines Nu Stadium Showdown
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. The difference between a genuine title charge and slipping into the chasing pack hinges entirely on this massive top-three clash.
The Setup
We are looking at a classic top-of-the-table collision at Nu Stadium this July 22, 2026. Inter Miami sit second on 31 points, desperate to close the gap to the summit. Chicago Fire are breathing down their necks in third, trailing by just five points. The Stakes are absolutely off the charts. This is a genuine six-pointer that will reshape the Major League Soccer landscape. Miami's Form has been largely excellent, though their recent home performances show unexpected vulnerability. Chicago, conversely, are away specialists, boasting a strong win rate on the road. With both sides heavily loaded with attacking talent, the Balance of this match heavily favors the forwards over the defenders. Expect fireworks.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls firmly on Lionel Messi against Hugo Cuypers. Messi is the undisputed talisman for the hosts, pulling the strings and delivering elite production in the final third. His vision will test a Chicago backline that has been reasonably solid but untested against this tier of Stars. On the other side, Cuypers has been a reliable goal machine for the visitors, netting four times in his last five outings. If Miami's leaky defense gives him an inch, he will take a mile.
Our Prediction
We expect Inter Miami to outgun the visitors in a chaotic 3-2 victory. Both teams guarantee goals, combining for an expected five per game, but Miami’s elite firepower should prove too much down the stretch.