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Chicago Fire Clinch Playoffs With 5-3 Win at Inter Miami

Miami's exhausting run of fixtures has strained rotation, leaving the Shield race favoring Philadelphia.

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball on goal against Toronto FC at BMO Field on Sept. 27, 2025.
Inter Miami CF v Chicago Fire FC
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Overview

  • Chicago secured its first postseason since 2017, climbing to eighth after late goals from Justin Reynolds and Brian Gutierrez.
  • Luis Suárez scored twice to pull Inter Miami from 1-3 down to 3-3, but the hosts surrendered two goals in the final minutes.
  • Lionel Messi was held scoreless for a second straight match as Miami struggled on counters and a set piece.
  • The loss damaged Miami’s Supporters’ Shield hopes, with Philadelphia able to clinch by defeating New York City FC.
  • Javier Mascherano’s squad has played 48 official matches, including six in 17 days, and now turns to securing playoff seeding and home-field advantage.