Inter Miami 3-2 Chicago Fire
Updated
Inter Miami won: Inter Miami 3-2 Chicago Fire in the MLS on Wed, 22 Jul 2026 at Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida. Inter Miami goals: Luis Suárez 27' (pen), Luis Suárez 51', Preston Plambeck 87'. Chicago Fire goals: Rocco Ríos Novo 18' (og), Puso Dithejane 67'. Expected goals: 2.25-2.03. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Luis Suárez (9.1).
Match report
Inter Miami beat Chicago Fire 3-2
Inter Miami came from behind to beat Chicago Fire 3-2 at Nu Stadium on Wednesday 22 July in MLS.
An own goal by Rocco Ríos Novo put Chicago Fire ahead on 18' (0-1), Luis Suárez levelled for Inter Miami from the penalty spot on 27' (1-1), added another on 51' (2-1), Puso Dithejane levelled for Chicago Fire on 67' (2-2) and Preston Plambeck restored Inter Miami's lead on 87' (3-2).
Preston Plambeck's 87' strike proved decisive.
Inter Miami had 53% of the ball, shots were 14-15 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.25-2.03.
Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 25,123. Referee: Rubiel Vazquez.
Match stats
| Inter Miami | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.25 | 2.03 |
| Total shots | 14 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 37 |
| Big chances | 6 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 437 (86%) | 382 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 12 |
Lineups
Inter Miami (4-4-2): Rocco Ríos Novo, Facundo Mura, Ian Fray, Micael, Sergio Reguilón, David Ruiz, Yannick Bright, Telasco Segovia, Mateo Silvetti, Germán Berterame, Luis Suárez
Chicago Fire (4-4-2): Chris Brady, Jonathan Dean, Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Philip Zinckernagel, Djé D'Avilla, Anton Salétros, Jonathan Bamba, Maren Haile-Selassie, Robert Lewandowski
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Rocco Ríos Novo (Chicago Fire)
- 27' · Goal · Luis Suárez (Inter Miami)
- 51' · Goal · Luis Suárez (Inter Miami)
- 62' · Substitution · Puso Dithejane for Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire)
- 63' · Substitution · Mauricio Pineda for Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire)
- 63' · Substitution · Robin Lod for Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire)
- 64' · Yellow card · Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire)
- 67' · Goal · Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire)
- 69' · Substitution · Preston Plambeck for David Ruiz (Inter Miami)
- 74' · Substitution · Dániel Pintér for Mateo Silvetti (Inter Miami)
- 85' · Substitution · Noah Allen for Ian Fray (Inter Miami)
- 87' · Goal · Preston Plambeck (Inter Miami)
- 88' · Substitution · Jason Shokalook for Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire)
- 89' · Substitution · Viktor Radojević for Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Sergio Reguilón (Inter Miami)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2021: Inter Miami 4, draws 3, Chicago Fire 5.
Questions
Who won Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire?
Inter Miami won, 3-2 (MLS) on Wed, 22 Jul 2026.
When and where is Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire?
Wed, 22 Jul 2026, 23:30 UTC at Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Inter Miami and Chicago Fire?
In 12 league meetings since 2021: Inter Miami 4 wins, 3 draws, Chicago Fire 5 wins (goals 20-23).