A goal and an assist from Lionel Messi powered Inter Miami to a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, delivering the club’s long-awaited inaugural win at their brand-new home ground.
The Argentine superstar netted his 12th MLS strike of the campaign, converting a crisp team combination with a thunderous left-footed shot, then drove forward into the box to tee up German Berterame, who extended the advantage just before the interval.
The 38-year-old ex-Barcelona attacker has been in exceptional form, racking up five goals and six assists across his most recent four outings.
The Florida club relocated to the 26,700-seat Nu Stadium in April, ending a six-year stint at Fort Lauderdale, yet their opening run at the new venue yielded three draws and a defeat in four Major League Soccer fixtures.
Coached by Guillermo Hoyos, the team currently sits in second place in the Eastern Conference, accumulating 28 points from 14 matches — trailing Nashville by just two points — as they pursue back-to-back MLS Cup titles.
The club’s next fixture ahead of the World Cup hiatus is a home clash with the Philadelphia Union, scheduled for Sunday, 24 May (kick-off at 00:00 BST on Monday, 25 May).
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