A classic free-kick from Lionel Messi helped lift Inter Miami CF to a late comeback and a 3–3 draw against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night, securing a point in a match that seemed to have gotten away from them.
Quinn Sullivan opened the scoring for the Union in the seventh minute. MLS Golden Boot leader Tai Baribo scored twice to bring his league-high total to 13 goals. Tadeo Allende found the back of the net in the 60th minute for the Herons, before Messi and Telasco Segovia scored in the final moments to earn a point.
While the draw extended their winless streak to four matches, and only improved their points total to 23 in 14 games, it was an inspiring effort in an otherwise disappointing 2025 season.
Before Miami turn their focus to Wednesday’s home matchup against CF Montréal, here are three takeaways from their comeback against the Union.
