Philadelphia Union 2, Inter Miami CF 2
CHESTER, Pa. — The Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami CF battled to an entertaining 2–2 draw Wednesday night, August 19, at Subaru Park, in a match that featured four goals, multiple cards and late-match drama.
Inter Miami opened the scoring through Lionel Messi, who found the back of the net in the first half to put the visitors in front. Philadelphia responded with pressure of its own, refusing to allow Miami to control the match for long stretches.
The Union eventually found their breakthrough and continued to push forward as the second half developed. Both teams traded chances in a physical and increasingly intense contest.
The match became particularly dramatic late in the second half. Philadelphia appeared to have found a potential late winner, but the goal was overturned following a video review for offside.
Tempers also flared in the closing stages, with Inter Miami's Yannick Bright and Philadelphia's Cavan Sullivan both receiving red cards as the intensity escalated.
Messi finished the night with a goal and an assist, while the Union's persistence helped them secure a point in front of the home crowd.
The 2–2 result gave both clubs a share of the points after a back-and-forth performance that kept fans engaged until the final whistle.
Final: Philadelphia Union 2, Inter Miami CF 2
Venue: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania
Date: August 19, 2026
Venue: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania
Date: August 19, 2026
