Inter Miami CF - Philadelphia Union
On May 25, 2026, Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union faced off in an MLS encounter that saw both sides commit everything to their attacking play. The match unfolded as a relentless back-and-forth battle that kept the spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
A Relentless Opening Exchange
The game began at a breathtaking pace at Chase Stadium. Philadelphia Union wasted no time, opening the scoring just 4 minutes in when Milan Iloski found the net following a Francis Westfield assist. The visitors' early dominance continued when Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair received a yellow card during a sequence that led to a penalty. Milan Iloski stepped up to double the lead from the spot in the 10th minute.
Inter Miami provided a swift response to ensure the game didn't slip away. In the 13th minute, Lionel Messi delivered a trademark assist for German Berterame to pull one back. However, the Union remained clinical, restoring their two-goal cushion through Bruno Damiani in the 20th minute. The high stakes were evident as Geiner Martinez and Jovan Lukic both went into the book during a physical first half.
A First-Half Goal Fest
Miami's comeback gathered steam as the half progressed. Ian Fray turned provider for Luis Suárez in the 29th minute to make it 3-2. The momentum shifted entirely when Lionel Messi and German Berterame combined again in the 42nd minute for the equalizer. Just two minutes later, Luis Suárez struck again to give the home side their first lead of the night at 4-3.
Yet, the first-half drama was far from over. Deep into an extensive injury time period, the Union were awarded another penalty. Milan Iloski completed his hat-trick from the spot in the 45+8th minute, sending the teams into the break tied at 4-4 after Telasco Segovia received a late caution.
Suárez and De Paul Define the Finish
The second half saw both managers turn to their benches, with Lionel Messi being replaced by Mateo Silvetti in the 73rd minute. While the flow of goals slowed, the intensity remained, with Sergio Reguilón and Danley Jean Jacques earning yellow cards. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 81st minute when German Berterame assisted Luis Suárez for his hat-trick goal, putting Miami back in front.
As the Union pushed for a late leveler, Inter Miami struck on the counter. In the 93rd minute, Mateo Silvetti teed up Rodrigo De Paul to make it 6-4. Despite late yellow cards for Gonzalo Luján and Noah Allen, Miami held firm to claim victory in one of the most remarkable matches in MLS history.
