1. Home
  2. Sports

MLS: Chicago Fire Weather Later Inter Miami Fight To Seal Playoff Spot As Messi Blanks

Posted By: Tarun Kumar Posted On: Oct 01, 2025Share Article

MLS: Chicago Fire Weather Later Inter Miami Fight To Seal Playoff Spot As Messi Blanks

MLS side Inter Miami fell to a 3-5 defeat at the hands of Chicago Fire at the Chase Stadium on Wednesday as the Fire withstood a second-half fight back from the Herons to secure the win and seal their berth in the playofff spot for the first time since 2017.

Goals from Dje D'Avilla, Jonathan Dean, Rominigue Kouame, Justin Pledger Reynolds and Brian Gutierrez outbid strikes from Tomas Aviles and a Luis Suarez brace.

Lionel Messi was scoreless for the second consecutive game as Inter Miami, which has already secured a playoff spot, fell to 16-8-7. This loss diminished Inter Miami's chances of winning the Supporters' Shield. The Philadelphia Union can claim the regular-season title with a win over New York City FC.

“This defeat is exclusively my responsibility. It wasn't the players; it was the strategy I chose," said Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano after the game.

The Fire took an early lead with Dje D'Avilla scoring a header in the 11th minute and Jonathan Dean adding another goal on a breakaway in the 31st.

Miami reduced the deficit to 2-1 when Tomás Avilés scored in the 39th minute, but Chicago's Romingue Kouamé restored the two-goal advantage just before halftime.

Suárez brought Inter Miami closer with a goal in the 57th minute and equalised the game at 3-3 with a goal assisted by Jordi Alba in the 74th.

Justin Reynolds put Chicago back in front with a tap-in at the back post in the 80th minute, and Brian Gutierrez secured the win with a powerful shot from outside the box in the 83rd minute.

Swipe Left For Next Video

The game was originally scheduled for August 30 but was postponed when Inter Miami made it to the Leagues Cup Final, where they lost to Seattle 3-0.

Miami made five changes to the lineup from their 1-1 tie with Toronto on Saturday, replacing all defenders except Jordi Alba. The tie with Toronto ended Inter Miami's three-game MLS winning streak.

Source: News18
Related Posts: MLS, Chicago Fire, Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez

Comment on Post
Comment on Post

Leave a comment

If you have a News Orbit 360 user account, your address will be used to display your profile picture.

POPULAR News

Sachin Yadav has emerged as a rising star in Indian athletics, joining the legendary Neeraj Chopra as the only Indians to qualify for the javelin throw final
Sports

Sachin Yadav has emerged as a rising star in Indian athletics, joining the legendary Neeraj Chopra as the only Indians to qualify for the javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo. With an impressive 83.67-meter throw in the qualification round

Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Sail was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on money laundering charges linked to illegal iron ore export
World

Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Sail was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on money laundering charges linked to illegal iron ore export. The Congress legislator from Karnataka's Karwar constituency, Satish K. Sail, was arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths on Tuesday in

<strong>S</strong>uryodaya Kumhar’s medical diagnosis came about through a stroke of luck. The six-year-old, who lives in Dhatkidi village in
World

S uryodaya Kumhar’s medical diagnosis came about through a stroke of luck. The six-year-old, who lives in Dhatkidi village in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, periodically suffered from severe joint and muscle pain, and extreme fatigue. His parents had taken him to numerous doctors

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has asked ride-hailing platforms to remove prompts from their mobile applications that encourage customers to
Latest News

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has asked ride-hailing platforms to remove prompts from their mobile applications that encourage customers to tip the driver at the time of booking, the Deccan Herald reported on Thursday. The ministry said that such prompts violate the 2025 Motor

The development comes days before Tata Sons’ annual general meeting on August 18, when shareholders are scheduled to vote on Chandrasekaran’s reappointment
Latest News

The development comes days before Tata Sons’ annual general meeting on August 18, when shareholders are scheduled to vote on Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as a director. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday resigned from his position but will continue in the role until the end of

Bank worker Yongjoon Kim lost 20 million Korean won ($14,000; £10,500) on the South Korean stock market last month. Kim's money was meant to help buy a home
World

Bank worker Yongjoon Kim lost 20 million Korean won ($14,000; £10,500) on the South Korean stock market last month. Kim's money was meant to help buy a home, as he is getting married later this year. Instead the value of his tech investments slumped by around 25% in July

The Bar Council of India on Thursday withdrew an order directing state bar councils to defer the enrolment of any student of the National Academy of Legal
World

The Bar Council of India on Thursday withdrew an order directing state bar councils to defer the enrolment of any student of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research graduating in 2026 who opposed the participation of Chief Justice Surya Kant at the university’s convocation

Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.<h4>Is a front dashcam enough? Here’s
Technology

Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions. Is a front dashcam enough? Here’s what a dual-camera setup adds to your car A front dashcam records the road ahead, while a dual setup adds rear coverage

IndiGo has announced its ‘Happy Independence Day Sale’, offering customers discounts of up to 20 per cent on flight bookings. The offer can be accessed
Latest News

IndiGo has announced its ‘Happy Independence Day Sale’, offering customers discounts of up to 20 per cent on flight bookings. The offer can be accessed through IndiGo’s website, mobile application, AI-powered assistant 6Eskai, as well as select travel partner websites and applications

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced several updates this year that could affect how salaried employees access their PF money
Latest News

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced several updates this year that could affect how salaried employees access their PF money, transfer accounts after changing jobs and use other EPF-related services. Some of these updates are already in effect

<b>Britain's Amy Hunt charged to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships - but the sprinter has her sights set on a
Sports

Britain's Amy Hunt charged to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham. The 24-year-old wants to "be iconic" and become the first athlete to win four European gold medals in the same

After Luigi Mangione was arrested in December 2024 in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the internet did what it often does:
World

After Luigi Mangione was arrested in December 2024 in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the internet did what it often does: It turned something serious into a joke. Although Mangione has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in New York and to federal

The West Bengal government has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP Nagendra Ray. This action followed his derogatory remarks about Netaji Subhas
Politics

The West Bengal government has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP Nagendra Ray. This action followed his derogatory remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The government cited the award's dignity and prestige as reasons for the annulment

Air India is to test all of its pilots for banned substances, starting immediately. It comes after an incident last week in which its Phuket to Delhi flight
World

Air India is to test all of its pilots for banned substances, starting immediately. It comes after an incident last week in which its Phuket to Delhi flight suddenly lost altitude, with a preliminary report saying the senior pilot had to retake their substance test

<b>Barring caretakers, Derek McInnes had already made the worst start of any Rangers manager after three games - now it has stretched to four
Sports

Barring caretakers, Derek McInnes had already made the worst start of any Rangers manager after three games - now it has stretched to four. It is no surprise many of the home fans were walking away long before the final whistle in Thursday's Europa League third qualifying round tie against

<h4>Sonu Nigam admits even he uses auto-tune in 'certain songs', blames digitised recording: 'Voice sounds off if it's raw'</h4> <h4>Sonu
Entertainment

Sonu Nigam admits even he uses auto-tune in 'certain songs', blames digitised recording: 'Voice sounds off if it's raw' Sonu Nigam shared an honest assessment of the use of auto-tune in Indian music while appearing on The Game Changers podcast. Updated on: Aug 14, 2026

The season of flagship phone launches is upon us. With the Google Pixel 11 series already unveiled, the next big phone launch on everyone's radar is the iPhone
Technology

The season of flagship phone launches is upon us. With the Google Pixel 11 series already unveiled, the next big phone launch on everyone's radar is the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Apple is yet to confirm the official launch date for the iPhone 18 Pro series

New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) The initial public offer of Shringar House of Mangalsutra Ltd received 60.29 times subscription on the last day of share sale on Friday
Latest News

New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) The initial public offer of Shringar House of Mangalsutra Ltd received 60.29 times subscription on the last day of share sale on Friday. The IPO got bids for 1,02,59,15,670 shares against 1,70,16,000 shares on offer, according to NSE data.

<h4>Brionna Jones injury update: What happened to Dream star during Sun game and why did she not return?</h4> <h4>Brionna Jones played her
Sports

Brionna Jones injury update: What happened to Dream star during Sun game and why did she not return? Brionna Jones played her ninth game of 2026 against Connecticut after missing much of the season while recovering from offseason knee surgery. Published on: Aug 14, 2026

Two weeks before the release of her new album, Starrgirl, the Nigerian singer posted a photo from hospital, after undergoing
Life Style

Two weeks before the release of her new album, Starrgirl, the Nigerian singer posted a photo from hospital, after undergoing "major surgery". "I was hoping it would be a quick recovery, but it was more complicated than they expected," she told fans, without disclosing the nature of the procedure

Spinal Tap have never had much luck with drummers.</b> As fans of the parody British rock band will know, their original sticksman, John
Life Style

Spinal Tap have never had much luck with drummers. As fans of the parody British rock band will know, their original sticksman, John "Stumpy" Pepys, died in what was described in the original 1984 mockumentary as "a bizarre gardening accident". His replacement, Eric "Stumpy Joe" Childs

<h4>Why is Brock Purdy not playing tonight vs Titans? Who are the 49ers' backup quarterbacks?</h4> <h4>Brock Purdy has enjoyed a strong
Sports

Why is Brock Purdy not playing tonight vs Titans? Who are the 49ers' backup quarterbacks? Brock Purdy has enjoyed a strong stretch of practices and has taken all of the first-team repetitions while continuing to develop chemistry with his teammates. Published on: Aug 14, 2026

<h4>Yash reveals he took care of pregnant Kiara Advani like a bodyguard on Toxic set: ‘I was more worried’</h4> <h4>Yash praised Kiara
Entertainment

Yash reveals he took care of pregnant Kiara Advani like a bodyguard on Toxic set: ‘I was more worried’ Yash praised Kiara Advani for her commitment and professionalism while filming Toxic, despite being pregnant. Published on: Aug 14, 2026, 07:30:18 IST By Riya Sharma Prefer HTon Google Share

<h4>Was TikToker Santos Salazar arrested in LA? Bri Olsen ‘attempt to murder’ claim viral; photos surface</h4> <h4>Santos Salazar
Latest News

Was TikToker Santos Salazar arrested in LA? Bri Olsen ‘attempt to murder’ claim viral; photos surface Santos Salazar, partner of influencer Bri Olsen, faces viral Los Angeles County arrest claims over attempted murder, but the claims could not be verified. Updated on: Aug 14, 2026