Chicago Fire Stuns Messi’s Inter Miami in Eight-Goal MLS Thriller

As the Major League Soccer season nears its climax, Chicago Fire secured a thrilling 5-3 victory over Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami to book a place in the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The match, held in Fort Lauderdale, was a roller coaster of goals and momentum swings. Chicago took an early lead with an 11th-minute header from Ivorian midfielder Dje D’Avilla, followed by a quick counterattack goal from Jonathan Dean just after the half-hour mark.

Miami pulled one back through Tomas Aviles in the 39th minute, but Rominingue Kouame restored Chicago’s two-goal advantage before half-time. After the break, Uruguay veteran Luis Suarez spearheaded Miami’s fightback, scoring twice to level the match at 3-3 by the 74th minute. However, Miami’s defense faltered under fatigue, conceding two late goals. Justin Pledger Reynolds tapped in from close range in the 80th minute, and Brian Gutierrez unleashed a 25-yard strike into the top corner three minutes later to seal Chicago’s win.