Inter Miami opens 2026 MLS campaign with own goal, earns win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Inter Miami began its 2026 MLS season with a 3-2 victory against the Chicago Fire on July 22. The match featured an own goal by goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo in the 18th minute following a misplayed back pass. Despite being without star players Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, who are resting after the World Cup, Miami rallied with Luis Suárez scoring twice and Preston Plambeck netting the game-winner in the 87th minute. Robert Lewandowski made his MLS debut with Chicago but did not score.
- •Inter Miami defeats Chicago Fire 3-2 in MLS opener
- •Rocco Ríos Novo scores an embarrassing own goal early in the match
- •Luis Suárez scores twice for Miami, including a penalty
- •Preston Plambeck scores the winning goal in the 87th minute
- •Robert Lewandowski makes his MLS debut but does not score
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Messi-less Inter Miami reopens its 2026 MLS campaign with horrendous own goal
"Robert Lewandowski didn't score in his Major League Soccer debut with the Chicago Fire, but he did get a first-hand look at a very MLS moment.
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