Overview

• Lionel Messi scored two goals and provided two assists as Miami overwhelmed the Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
• The result served as a strong response to Miami’s 3-0 midweek defeat at FC Cincinnati that ended their five-game winning streak.
• Coach Javier Mascherano highlighted concerns over player workload and rising injury risks with the MLS All-Star game looming.
• Backup goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo stepped in for the injured Óscar Ustari and conceded only once in his league debut.
• The dominant victory strengthens Inter Miami’s position in the tightly contested Eastern Conference playoff race.