DC United vs Inter Miami — FINAL: Miami Win 2-1 at Audi Field
⚽ FINAL SCORE | DC United 1 — Inter Miami CF 2 | MLS, Saturday March 7, 2026
Inter Miami CF hold on to claim all three points in Washington D.C., surviving a late scare from a resurgent DC United side that pulled one back in the 75th minute to set up a nervy final 15 minutes. Miami started the game in blistering form and made two early goals the difference.
Goals and Key Events Timeline
| Time | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 17' | ⚽ Inter Miami Goal | DC 0 — MIA 1 |
| 27' | ⚽ Inter Miami Goal | DC 0 — MIA 2 |
| 58' | 🟨 DC United Yellow Card | — |
| 61' | DC United Double Substitution | — |
| 71' | Inter Miami Substitution | — |
| 75' | ⚽ DC United Goal | DC 1 — MIA 2 |
| 87' | 🟨 Inter Miami Yellow Card | — |
| 88'-90' | Late subs both sides | — |
Final Match Stats
| Stat | DC United | Inter Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Shots Total | 10 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Fouls | 14 | 8 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
How the Game Unfolded
Inter Miami were ruthless in the opening half hour, scoring twice through goals at the 17th and 27th minutes — Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul, and the attacking unit combining with the kind of composed, one-touch football that made them feared all last season. The game looked over at 2-0.
DC United rallied significantly in the second half, peppering Miami's goal with 10 total shots and 5 on target — well above Miami's 6 total. Their pressure finally paid off when they pulled one back in the 75th minute, making the final 15 minutes tense at Audi Field.
Miami held firm despite DC's best efforts, with goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo making key saves late on to protect the result. Inter Miami remain perfect through two MLS games in 2026, having beaten Orlando City 4-2 last week and now DC United 2-1.
Where Is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi did not feature for Inter Miami tonight. The Argentine legend has been managing a minor physical issue and was not listed in the active matchday squad. Miami's attack showed depth without him, with Suárez, German Berterame, Tadeo Allende, and De Paul all contributing to another impressive road victory.
Inter Miami 2026 MLS Record
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| vs Orlando City (Mar 1) | W 4-2 |
| at DC United (Mar 7) | W 2-1 |
| Total | W2 — D0 — L0 — 6 pts |
Inter Miami move to the top of the Eastern Conference standings through the opening weekend. Their next match is Saturday, March 14 at Chase Stadium.
