Inter Miami lost 2‑0 against the NewYork RedBulls in an MLS match in which the Argentine LeoMessi came on as a substitute starting in the 56th minute, but was unable to reverse the situation. The match, played at the RedBulls stadium, was decided by an own goal from Casemiro in the seventh minute and a second from EmilForsberg in added time.
Inter Miami showed a series of errors in getting the ball out that allowed the rival to create early opportunities. Despite the pressure, goalkeeper DayneSt.Clair made several key saves, preventing the loss from turning into a rout. St.Clair stopped the attempts of RonaldDonkor, JorgeRuvalcaba and EricMaximChoupo-Moting, keeping the score under control.
With the team already at a disadvantage, Messi replaced RiquelmeFillipi and looked for a draw. The closest chance came in the 84th minute, when Venezuelan TelascoSegovia shot against the crossbar after a save by EthanHorvath on SantiagoMorales. The goal was missed, and the game was sealed with the last shot by Forsberg, who entered in the 85th minute and scored in the 91st minute after a pass from CameronHarper.
The result leaves Inter Miami in second position in the East with 55 points, fifteen behind Nashville. The Nashville Predators, who won 2‑0 in Montreal, have mathematically secured the Supporters' Shield, the award for the best team of the regular season, with 70 points after being left with three games to play. Inter Miami will have to look for a quick response in their next matches to stay in the fight for the title.