Overview
- An early own goal by goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo put Chicago ahead when his attempted clearance slipped into his own net at about the 18th minute.
- Luis Suárez converted a penalty and later scored a second goal to turn the match around and give Miami the lead.
- Substitute Preston Plambeck volleyed a late winner to seal the 3-2 victory for Inter Miami.
- Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were left out of the squad for rest after the World Cup final and the team now prepares for MLS fixtures on July 25 and August 1 followed by a Leagues Cup opener on August 5.
- The win moved Inter Miami to 34 points in the Eastern Conference while placing fresh scrutiny on 24-year-old Ríos Novo, who joined the club in January 2025 and will have chances to respond in upcoming matches.