Inter Miami CF delivered a landmark performance on Sunday night, defeating the Portland Timbers 2-0 in 2026 MLS regular season action to secure the club’s first-ever victory at Nu Stadium. A pair of first-half goals from captain Inter Miami CF and forward Germán Berterame set the tone, as Miami controlled key moments on its way to a composed and historic home win.
The breakthrough came in the 31st minute after a fluid and intricate team move that showcased Inter Miami’s attacking chemistry. The sequence began with Lionel Messi combining with Luis Suárez outside the box before the ball was worked into the path of midfielder Telasco Segovia. The Venezuelan playmaker delivered a clever backheel assist into the center of the area, where Messi finished clinically with his left foot. It marked Messi’s 12th league goal of the season, while Segovia collected his eighth assist of the campaign, continuing his rise as one of Miami’s primary creative forces.
Inter Miami doubled its advantage just before halftime in the 42nd minute, again with Messi heavily involved in the buildup. The captain drove forward and delivered a precise assist to Germán Berterame, who finished first time with his right foot into the bottom-left corner from inside the box. The goal was Berterame’s fifth of the regular season, while Messi registered his sixth assist. With the contribution, Messi extended his run to four consecutive matches with multiple goal contributions, underscoring his sustained influence in the final third.
The second half shifted into a more balanced contest, with both sides generating chances but neither able to alter the scoreline. Portland’s best opportunity came in the 78th minute when goalkeeper Drake Callender St. Clair produced a key save to deny a powerful header from Kevin Kelsy. The Canadian international was steady throughout, finishing with four saves and securing a clean sheet to help preserve Miami’s two-goal advantage.
Despite Portland’s pressure, Inter Miami managed the closing stages effectively, limiting dangerous transitions and maintaining control until the final whistle. The 2-0 result stood, sealing a memorable night for the club at its new home venue in Miami.
The victory also marked a significant early milestone in the stadium’s history, giving Inter Miami CF its first win at Nu Stadium and reinforcing strong momentum heading into the next stretch of the season.
Inter Miami will now turn its attention to its next MLS matchup, hosting the Philadelphia Union at Nu Stadium on Sunday, May 24 at 7 p.m. ET.
