Overview

• Lionel Messi started as captain for Inter Miami in his first MLS match at Chicago's Soldier Field after missing previous appearances due to injury.
• The game ended in a 0-0 draw, marking the first time Inter Miami failed to score in an MLS match this season.
• A record-breaking crowd of 62,358 fans attended the match, reflecting Messi's impact on MLS's growing visibility and appeal.
• Inter Miami struggled to create scoring opportunities, with Messi and Luis Suarez limited by Chicago's solid defensive performance.
• Coach Javier Mascherano highlighted the team's physical and mental fatigue from a packed schedule, emphasizing the importance of the clean sheet and upcoming recovery time.