Inter Miami Drew With San Diego in MLS Match
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored, but Inter Miami extended its winless streak to four games.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Soccer
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Inter Miami tied San Diego 2-2 in a Major League Soccer match held at Nu Stadium. The result moves Inter Miami to a 12-4-10 record as the club remains in third place in the Eastern Conference.
Why it matters
The draw keeps Inter Miami winless over its last four Major League Soccer matches. Despite individual efforts, the team was unable to secure a victory to improve its standing in the competitive conference.
Lionel Messi reached 20 goals for the season after scoring on a free kick, while Anders Dreyer added two goals for San Diego. The match featured a heavy shot disparity, with Inter Miami recording an 8-4 advantage in the first half and 12-4 in the second.
The players
Lionel Messi
He is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Inter Miami and holds multiple individual records.
Luis Suarez
He is an Uruguayan professional footballer known for his prolific scoring record across various international leagues.
Anders Dreyer
He is a professional soccer player who scored both goals for San Diego during the match against Inter Miami.
Inter Miami
This is a Major League Soccer club based in Fort Lauderdale that currently ranks in third place in the Eastern Conference.
The details
Lionel Messi leveled the match at 1-1 in the 24th minute with a free kick, and Luis Suarez added a goal in the 74th minute to take the lead. Anders Dreyer, who opened the scoring in the 12th minute, secured the draw for San Diego with his second goal in the 82nd minute.
Timeline
Anders Dreyer opened the scoring in the 12th minute.
Lionel Messi equalized in the 24th minute.
Luis Suarez scored in the 74th minute before an 82nd-minute equalizer.
The match took place on September 20, 2026.
Inter Miami faces the Columbus Crew on September 27, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This draw marks a challenging period for the club, as it follows their victory in the 2026 Campeones Cup on September 16. The team must now regain momentum to secure a strong position in the playoffs as the final weeks of the regular season approach.
The 2-2 draw keeps Inter Miami in third place in the Eastern Conference but fails to close the gap on conference leaders during their four-game winless stretch. Fantasy players and fans should note that Lionel Messi has now reached 20 goals on the season following his successful free kick.
The takeaway
Maintaining third place in the Eastern Conference requires consistency that the club has struggled to find during this recent four-game stretch. Fans should look for adjustments in the defensive rotation during the upcoming match against the Columbus Crew to reverse this trend.
What happens next
Inter Miami will face the Columbus Crew on September 27, 2026, in their next scheduled Major League Soccer match.
Further reading
For more updates on local club performance, visit the Soccer section.
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