CHICAGO, IL. – Inter Miami CF secured a point this afternoon on the road with a 0-0 draw against Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field to extend the team’s unbeaten run to seven at the start of the 2025 MLS regular season.
“It was a tough match against a rival who has had a very good start to the season. The team leaves everything on the field, and honestly, beyond always wanting to win, I leave with the feeling that the team tried everything until the end to win. Now, fortunately, we have a long week of training ahead, which gives us a bit of breathing room after the intense start to the season we’ve had., ” said head coach Javier Mascherano.
Inter Miami took the pitch with Óscar Ustari in goal; Gonzalo Luján, Tomás Avilés, Maximiliano Falcón and Noah Allen formed a back line of four; Benjamin Cremaschi, Sergio Busquets and Federico Redondo started in midfield; captain Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Telasco Segovia led the team in attack.
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Notably, Academy product Cremaschi reached 60 appearances for the Club’s First Team this afternoon.
Messi had a good opportunity for Inter Miami early on, with a left-footed attempt from outside the box in the fourth minute that forced a diving save from Chicago’s goalkeeper.
On the other end, Ustari had a notable intervention in the 26th minute, saving a long-range hit from Mauricio Pineda to deny Chicago from taking the lead.
The second half presented an even matchup with opportunities in attack for both sides. Inter Miami’s closest chances came through Messi, who hit the crossbar with free kick attempts in the 64th and 86th minutes.
Ustari, meanwhile, had an outstanding second half between the sticks to keep the hosts scoreless. Notably, he saved dangerous chances from Jonathan Bamba in the 88th and 90th minutes. The Argentine keeper finished the game recording seven saves to keep a clean sheet in a notable defensive effort at Soldier Field.
Despite attempts from both teams, the 0-0 scoreline remained unchanged through the final whistle for Inter Miami to claim a point in its visit to Chicago.
Now, Inter Miami will visit the Columbus Crew at Huntington Bank Field next Saturday, April 19 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Misconduct:
CHI – Mauricio Pineda (Yellow Card 3’), Brian Gutiérrez (Yellow Card 36’), Jack Elliott (Yellow Card 62’), Sergio Oregel (Yellow Card 76’), Carlos Terán (Yellow Card 84’)
MIA – Federico Redondo (Yellow Card 19’), Luis Suárez (Yellow Card 23’), Benjamin Cremaschi (Yellow Card 38’)
Lineups / Substitutions:
Chicago Fire FC – GK Chris Brady; D Omari Glasgow, Jack Elliott, Carlos Terán, Andrew Gutman; M Mauricio Pineda (Dje D’Avilla 80’), Sergio Oregel (Kellyn Acosta 85’), Brian Gutiérrez (Maren Haile-Selassie 71’); F Philip Zinckernagel (Rominigue Kouamé 80’), Hugo Cuypers (Tom Barlow 85’), Jonathan Bamba
Unused Substitutes – GK Jeffrey Gal; D Christopher Cupps, Omar González, Justin Reynolds
Inter Miami CF – GK Óscar Ustari; D Gonzalo Luján, Tomás Avilés (Jordi Alba 59’), Maximiliano Falcón, Noah Allen; M Benjamin Cremaschi, Sergio Busquets, Federico Redondo (Yannick Bright 71’); F Lionel Messi ©, Luis Suárez, Telasco Segovia (Tadeo Allende 60’)
Unused Substitutes – GK Drake Callender; D Ian Fray, David Martínez, Marcelo Weigandt; F Allen Obando, Fafa Picault
Stats:
Possession:
CHI – 49%
MIA – 51%
Shots:
CHI – 16
MIA – 9
Saves:
CHI – 3
MIA – 7
Corners:
CHI – 4
MIA – 5
Fouls:
CHI – 12
MIA – 11
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