Overview
- Inter Miami beat the Chicago Fire 3-2 on Wednesday night when Preston Plambeck scored an 87th-minute winner after Luis Suárez added two goals.
- Robert Lewandowski made his MLS debut for the Chicago Fire, played 62 minutes without scoring, and saw Chicago's three-game winning streak end.
- Miami goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo conceded an own goal in the 18th minute that put Chicago ahead before Miami recovered to win.
- Los Angeles FC opened their home slate since the break with a 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake, with Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga among the scorers.
- The World Cup pause produced short-term leaves for players such as Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, spurred midseason signings like Lewandowski, and fueled reported transfer interest in MLS top scorer Hugo Cuypers as teams prepare for a congested August and the Leagues Cup.