July 10, (THEWILL) — Inter Miami CF extended their unbeaten run to five matches in the 2025 MLS regular season following a 1-2 victory over the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday. The win sees Inter Miami move to 35 points from 18 matches, maintaining pressure in the Eastern Conference. A decisive first-half performance from club captain Lionel Messi proved crucial as he became the first player in MLS history to score multiple goals in four consecutive regular-season fixtures.
Messi opened the scoring in the 27th minute after capitalising on a defensive lapse by the home side. Collecting the loose ball inside the box, the Argentine striker converted with a composed left-footed finish for his 13th goal of the campaign. Ten minutes later, he added a second, meeting a precise line-splitting pass from Sergio Busquets with a low strike into the bottom-right corner. His 14th league goal further underlined his impact and set a new benchmark in MLS history.
New England responded late in the second half when Carles Gil pulled a goal back in the 79th minute, lashing a shot past goalkeeper Óscar Ustari following sustained home pressure. However, Inter Miami’s defensive organisation held firm in the closing stages. Ustari played a key role with five saves, including two critical stops in the first half and at 65 minutes to deny ex-teammate Leonardo Campana.
Manager Javier Mascherano fielded a starting XI featuring several adjustments, including the first start for newly signed winger Baltasar Rodríguez. The Uruguayan showed early promise with a powerful attempt narrowly over the crossbar inside the opening 10 minutes. Midfield duo Sergio Busquets and Federico Redondo maintained control throughout, with Busquets registering his fourth assist of the season on the incisive pass that led to Messi’s second.
Inter Miami will return to Chase Stadium this Saturday, July 12, for a fixture against Nashville SC. The team heads into the match in strong form, having won five of their last six league outings. With Messi continuing to break records and Ustari proving reliable between the posts, the squad remains well-placed for a deep playoff push as the season progresses.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
