In Major League Soccer (MLS), the Houston Dynamo team suffered its second consecutive defeat, falling 4-1 to Inter Miami at Shell Energy Stadium. In the first match of the season, Houston lost 2-1 to Dallas. The absence of Lionel Messi, who did not play to be preserved for international competition, was a blow to local fans. As a gesture of compensation, the Houston Dynamo executives offered free tickets for future matches to the spectators who attended the game.
The Inter Miami team, nicknamed "The Herons", secured victory with goals from Telasco Segovia (twice), Luis Suárez, and Tadeo Allende. Nicolás Lodeiro scored for Houston Dynamo. Despite being eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup against Sporting Kansas City, Inter Miami showed a strong and effective performance against Houston. At halftime, they already had a 3-0 lead in their favor.
The Argentine Javier Mascherano, captain of Inter Miami, led his team with authority from the start. Without Messi on the pitch, Suárez proved his worth by scoring another goal in the second half of the match. The Herons, now with one victory and one draw for the season, are preparing to face Jamaica's Cavalier in the round of 16 of Concachampions next Thursday, March 6, at the Chase Center in Fort Lauderdale.
