Inter Miami played their inaugural match at NU stadium on 4/4 against Austin. The NU stadium has a capacity of 26,700 spectators, approximately 5,000 more than Chase stadium, which the reigning MLS champions used for the previous two seasons.

Messi equalized for Inter Miami, making it 1-1 in the 10th minute. The Argentine captain initiated the attack himself, then surged into the penalty area to receive the ball and head it into the top corner.

Messi scores a header in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw against Austin in MLS week 6 on 4/4. *Photo: AP*

Just four minutes prior, Austin had taken the lead. Guilherme Biro connected with a corner kick, heading it past goalkeeper St Clair.

Austin demonstrated efficiency, maintaining 39% possession and recording three shots on target. In contrast, Inter Miami held 1.5 times more possession but managed only 4 shots on target. In the 53rd minute, the visitors once again took the lead against the reigning MLS champions. Jayden Nelson found the net past St Clair following a counter-attack initiated by Messi's turnover.

Inter Miami secured their equalizer in the 82nd minute. Luis Suarez capitalized on a rebound from a corner kick, striking a left-footed shot to level the score at 2-2.

The draw against Austin dropped Inter Miami to 4th place in the MLS Eastern Conference 2026 standings. Messi and his teammates have accumulated 11 points from 6 matches, matching the points of New York City and Charlotte but with an inferior goal difference. Nashville currently leads the conference with 13 points.

By Thanh Quy