Inter Miami edges Chicago Fire in dramatic finish after early own goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Inter Miami squared off against the Chicago Fire on July 22, 2026, resuming their MLS season after a World Cup break. The match featured a disastrous own goal from goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo, resulting from a back pass, just 17 minutes into play. Luis Suárez scored twice, while Chicago’s Puso Dithejane equalized to make it 2-2. Preston Plambeck then scored the winner for Miami in the 87th minute, securing a 3-2 victory. This match marked Miami's first game since May 24, 2026, keeping them second in the Eastern Conference standings with 34 points.
- •Inter Miami missed Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul due to international duty.
- •Goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo made his first start since March 14.
- •Luis Suárez scored two goals for Miami.
- •The match featured a comeback from a 2-2 tie.
- •Miami holds second place in the Eastern Conference with 34 points.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Inter Miami returns from World Cup break with awful own goal, but pull out win over Chicago Fire
"Inter Miami started Rocco Ríos Novo in goal for the first time since March 14. It might be a similarly long time before he gets another start.
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