Inter Miami entered the away match at Subaru Park with the goal of ending a 3-match losing streak. Lionel Messi's return was expected to help the away team improve their attacking ability, but Philadelphia Union was the team that started more effectively.
In the 11th minute, Vassilev took advantage of Westfield's pass to put the home team ahead. Inter Miami then quickly pushed up the squad and found an equalizer in the 21st minute. Luis Suarez made a favorable pass for Pinter to finish, bringing the match back to balance.
In the 26th minute, Messi spoke up. Receiving an assist from Fray, the Argentine superstar finished accurately, helping Inter Miami complete the comeback and enter the break with a 2-1 advantage.
The goal continued to show Messi's role in Inter Miami's attacking system. However, the away team's advantage was not maintained until the end of the match.
After the break, Philadelphia Union increased the pressure and found an equalizer in the 58th minute. Pierre brought the match back to a 2-2 balance.
Just a few minutes later, the home team put the ball into Inter Miami's net for the third time. However, Milan Iloski's goal was disallowed because VAR determined that there was an offside in the previous situation.
In the remaining time, Inter Miami tried to find a decisive goal. Messi was still the focus in the away team's attacks, but Philadelphia Union organized a good defense and did not give the Argentine striker any more clear chances.
Drama appeared in the 13th minute of injury time when players of the two teams clashed. The referee showed a direct red card to Cavan Sullivan of Philadelphia Union and Yannick Bright of Inter Miami.
In the end, Inter Miami drew Philadelphia Union 2-2. Despite Messi scoring, the pink team still could not regain victory after a series of disappointing matches.
