Overview
- Inter Miami, which beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 on Sunday, earned its first victory at the new Nu Stadium after three draws and a loss.
- Lionel Messi put Miami ahead in the 31st minute and then set up German Berterame in the 42nd after weaving through the box.
- Organized supporter groups stayed mostly silent in protest over perceived snubs from players, and Messi responded to a late chant before some singing returned in the 85th minute.
- The club disclosed Sunday that forward Tadeo Allende had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in Barcelona, with recovery to start and no return date set.
- Portland goalkeeper James Pantemis tipped away Messi’s stoppage-time free kick, and the win continues Messi’s strong run before the World Cup break in mid-June.