Overview
- Inter Miami deployed Lionel Messi’s two assists to edge Atlas 2-1, with Marcelo Weigandt’s stoppage-time winner confirmed by VAR.
- Portland Timbers overwhelmed Atlético de San Luis 4-0, highlighted by David Da Costa’s 36-second opener.
- Tomás Badaloni scored twice for Necaxa, including a stoppage-time winner against Atlanta United after a Brad Guzan own goal set the tone for a 3-1 victory.
- Pumas UNAM drew 1-1 with Orlando City before winning the shootout 4-3 on penalties, thanks to a decisive save by Keylor Navas.
- Real Salt Lake and Club América played to a 2-2 draw, with RSL taking the shootout 3-1 to hand América just one point from its opener.