Overview

• Inter Miami and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a 3-3 draw at PayPal Park, with Tadeo Allende scoring twice for Miami and Lionel Messi assisting both goals.
• The match drew a sellout crowd of 18,000 fans, with many lining up outside Messi's hotel days in advance to catch a glimpse of the soccer icon.
• Messi confronted referee Joe Dickerson after the final whistle over a non-call on a late tackle, resulting in a yellow card but avoiding a red card suspension for Miami's next game.
• San Jose's Cristian Arango, Beau Leroux, and Ian Harkes each scored, contributing to a high-octane first half that saw five goals between the teams.
• The event highlighted MLS's growing profile and fan engagement, as Messi's presence brought international attention to the league and the Bay Area ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.