Inter Miami Beats DC United 2-0 Behind Suarez Brace

Inter Miami built a 2-0 lead against DC United on October 10, 2026, at Nu Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as Luis Suarez scored twice in an MLS match featuring Lionel Messi's return to club action following his farewell to Argentina's national team. The result strengthened Inter Miami's push for second place in the Eastern Conference, according to MDZ.

Suarez delivered both goals in the first half, scoring in the opening minutes and again in the 39th minute, according to MDZ. Reports from TyC Sports and AS Mexico differed on the recorded assist for the opening goal, with TyC Sports crediting Messi and the later scoring account identifying Germán Berterame as the provider for the second goal.

Inter Miami fielded an attacking 4-3-3 formation, with Messi, Suarez and Berterame leading the forward line. According to 365Scores, Messi had recorded 21 goals and 11 assists in 24 appearances in the competition before the match.

The starting lineup also included goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, defenders Gonzalo Luján, Casemiro, Micael and Sergio Reguilón, and midfielders Matías Galarza Fonda, Rodrigo De Paul and David Ayala. Lukasz Szpala officiated the match, according to TyC Sports.

Inter Miami created several opportunities during the opening half, but DC United goalkeeper Sean Johnson made multiple saves to prevent the home side from extending its advantage. Messi tested Johnson with a shot that the goalkeeper stopped, while Suarez also forced a save before finding the net.

AS Mexico reported that Germán Berterame came close to scoring with a low, angled effort that narrowly missed the target. St. Clair also intervened to deny DC United, including a save against a powerful attempt directed toward the lower part of the goal.

DC United sought to respond through Hosei Kijima, Tai Baribo and João Peglow, but its attacking moves produced limited returns. An attempted move involving Kijima was ruled offside, while Baribo sent a shot wide in the first half, according to the match coverage published by TyC Sports.

The game also featured physical challenges in midfield. AS Mexico reported that David Ayala went down inside the penalty area, but the officials reviewed the incident through the video assistant referee system and decided against awarding a penalty.

Inter Miami entered the contest after the international window, with Messi returning following his Argentina national-team farewell. The October 10 fixture offered the Florida club an opportunity to improve its position in the Eastern Conference standings while relying on its established attacking trio.