Just after entering the match, De Paul found 22-year-old Baltasar Rodríguez, who scored his first career MLS goal in the 64th minute. The game remained tied at 1-1 for the rest of regulation. Inter Miami will face in-state rival Orlando City in the Leagues Cup semifinal on Wednesday.

D.C. United will host Inter Miami CF at Audi Field, hoping to put their recent struggles behind them. The Black-and-Red are far from their best form and currently sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Despite physical setbacks, Suarez’s drive remains strong, fueled by a shared dream with Messi to retire together.

If the talented teenager does make the move to MLS, he could potentially slot-in on the right wing, replacing the currently struggling Tadeo Allende. Silvetti would be joining Lionel Messi, another former Newell’s academy player, in the heart of Miami’s attack.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after scoring a goal against Los Angeles Galaxy in the second half of their MLS match at Chase Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]

The Vancouver Whitecaps' latest signing, Germany icon Thomas Müller, has vowed to "hunt" Inter Miami's Lionel Messi as the two sides continue to push for a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs