D.C. United fell 4-0 to Inter Miami CF on October 10 at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, as Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez each scored twice in the 2026 MLS regular season. Inter Miami CF led 2-0 at halftime before adding two goals after the break.
Inter Miami CF Scores Four Goals
Suárez opened the scoring in the second minute and added his second goal in the 39th minute. Messi scored in the 47th and 60th minutes, with Suárez assisting Messis first goal and Rodrigo De Paul assisting the second.
D.C. United and Inter Miami CF each recorded six shots and two shots on target through the opening 38 minutes. Inter Miami CF finished with a 16-14 advantage in shots, a 9-2 edge in shots on target and 59.8% possession.
D.C. United Player Notes
D.C. United goalkeeper Sean Johnson made five saves, including a reflex stop on Surez that he pushed onto the post before clearing the ball off the line. Tai Baribo returned to the starting lineup following international duty, played 90 minutes and recorded one shot on target.
Hosei Kijima made his third MLS start of the season, created two chances and played 68 minutes. Nikola Markovic made his first appearance since March 17 against Chicago Fire FC and recorded four recoveries in 56 minutes, while captain Lucas Bartlett recorded seven recoveries and two successful tackles in 90 minutes.
Series Context and Next Match
The match was the 12th all-time meeting between D.C. United and Inter Miami CF. D.C. United is 4-6-3 against Inter Miami CF in all-time regular-season matchups and 2-3-1 against the club on the road in regular-season matchups.
D.C. United is 2-4-7 on the road during the 2026 MLS season. The club will return to Audi Field to host the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday, October 14.
MSB Analysis
D.C. United matched Inter Miami CF in shots and shots on target through the opening 38 minutes, but Surezs two first-half goals gave the home side a 2-0 lead. Messi then scored in the 47th and 60th minutes to complete the four-goal result.
Johnson made five saves, Baribo recorded one shot on target, Kijima created two chances, Markovic made four recoveries and Bartlett recorded seven recoveries and two successful tackles. D.C. United will next face the New York Red Bulls at Audi Field.
Source: Original report
