Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, drew 2-2 against Orlando City in a friendly match held away before the official start of Major League Soccer (MLS). The match was exciting from the beginning, with Argentine forward Ramiro Enrique scoring for Inter Miami, but in the final minutes, the opponent managed to equalize the score.
The goals for Inter Miami were scored by Tadeo Allende and Fafá Picault, the latter equalizing at the end of the match. On the other hand, Orlando City had goals from Martín Ojeda and Ramiro Enrique to stay in the game. Despite his good performance, Lionel Messi was substituted by coach Javier Mascherano in the 30th minute of the second half due to physical fatigue.
During the first half, the team led by Óscar Pareja showcased a coordinated attack that allowed them to take the lead with Ojeda's goal. However, Inter Miami quickly responded and equalized the score thanks to Allende. In the second half, Orlando City returned to the field with determination and managed to take the lead after a while.
Inter Miami did not give up, and in the final minutes of the match, Picault took advantage of a rebound to score the equalizing goal of 2-2. The match proved to be an excellent preparation for both teams ahead of the official MLS season start, showing competitive and exciting play on the field.