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    LAFCLAFCLAFC
    12-9-9, 45 PTS
    3
    12-9-9, 45 PTS
    FT
    MIA
    Inter Miami CFMiamiMIA
    0-0-1, 0 PTS
    0
    0-0-1, 0 PTS
    David Martínez - 37'
    Denis Bouanga - 73'
    Nathan Ordaz - 90'+4'

    LAFC v Miami

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    Formations & Lineups

    Soccer pitch
    Heung-Min
    7
    Bouanga
    99
    1
    Tillman
    11
    Martínez
    30
    1
    Delgado
    8
    Eustáquio
    46
    Segura
    4
    Palencia
    14
    Tafari
    91
    Porteous
    5
    Lloris
    1
    Substitutions
    #66M. Choinière
    #30D. Martínez
    69'
    #19T. Boyd
    #11T. Tillman
    82'
    #27N. Ordaz
    #7S. Heung-Min
    89'
    90'+4'
    Bench
    #21R. Raposo
    #29A. Smolyakov
    #12T. Hasal
    #65A. Boudri
    #45K. Nielsen
    #24R. Hollingshead
    Soccer pitch
    Berterame
    19
    Segovia
    8
    Messi
    10
    Silvetti
    24
    Bright
    42
    De Paul
    7
    Allen
    32
    Fray
    17
    Micael
    16
    Falcón
    37
    St. Clair
    97
    Substitutions
    #4F. Mura
    #17I. Fray
    45'
    #21T. Allende
    #42Y. Bright
    68'
    #9L. Suárez
    #24M. Silvetti
    81'
    Bench
    #2G. Luján
    #56D. Pintér
    #22D. Ayala
    #20S. Morales
    #41D. Ruiz
    #34R. Ríos Novo

    Match Leaders

    LAFCMIA
    Total Shots
    99
    7
    D. BouangaF
    3 SOG, 1 G
    7
    Total Shots
    10
    4
    L. MessiF
    0 SOG, 0 G
    4
    Accurate Passes
    46
    48
    S. EustáquioM
    58 PASS
    48
    Accurate Passes
    7
    122
    R. De PaulM
    132 PASS
    122
    Saves
    1
    3
    H. LlorisG
    0 GA
    3
    Saves
    97
    2
    D. St. ClairG
    3 GA
    2

    Game Information

    Los Angeles, California, USA

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    Referee:Pierre-Luc Lauziere

    Video Highlights

    Messi and Miami trounced by LAFC in season opener

    Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in Los Angeles FC's 3-0 victory Saturday night.
    Feb 22, 2026, 12:05 am - Associated Press

    Match Timeline

    LAFCLAFC
    KOHTFT
    MIAMIA

    Team Stats

    LAFC
    MIA

    32%

    Possession

    68%

    6

    Shots on Goal

    3

    15

    Shots

    12

    14

    Fouls Committed

    15

    1

    Yellow Cards

    2

    0

    Red Cards

    0

    4

    Corners Won

    3

    3

    Saves

    2

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    OpenMLTotalSpread
    LAFCLAFCLAFC
    (12-9-9)
    (12-9-9, 45 pts)
    +110
    ML
    -110
    o3.5
    +110
    -0.5
    -115
    Inter Miami CFInter Miami CFMIA
    (0-0-1)
    (0-0-1, 0 pts)
    u2.5
    +130
    +235
    u3.5
    -140
    +0.5
    -120
    DrawDrawDraw
    +245
    Draw
    +285
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    MIA
    MIA
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    2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, Quarterfinals
    FT
    @ MIA
    3
    2nd Leg - Inter Miami CF advance 3-2 on aggregate
    1
    2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, Quarterfinals
    FT
    @ LAFC
    0
    1st Leg
    1
    2023 MLS, Regular Season
    FT
    @ LAFC
    3
    2
    2022 MLS, Regular Season
    FT
    @ MIA
    0
    1
    2020 MLS, Regular Season
    FT
    @ LAFC
    0

    MLS Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    Nashville SC292063+4166
    Inter Miami CF2914105+2052
    New England Revolution2915410+749
    Chicago Fire FC291469+948
    Charlotte FC291379+846
    Philadelphia Union2913610+1345
    Orlando City SC2911513-1538
    Red Bull New York2910613-1536
    FC Cincinnati289910-836
    New York City FC298912+233
    Toronto FC2971210-1133
    D.C. United287129-1133
    Columbus Crew299515-332
    Atlanta United FC298615-1230
    CF Montréal296617-2424
    TeamGPWDLGDP
    Vancouver Whitecaps291577+3152
    St. Louis CITY SC291496+1651
    FC Dallas291487+850
    San Jose Earthquakes291388+1047
    Houston Dynamo FC291379+246
    LAFC301299+1545
    Seattle Sounders FC2911810+241
    LA Galaxy3010911-939
    Colorado Rapids2911513038
    Portland Timbers299614-533
    Real Salt Lake299614-533
    San Diego FC298912-333
    Minnesota United FC2971012-931
    Austin FC2971012-1731
    Sporting Kansas City296419-3722
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    MLS News

    Miami coach unbothered by Messi getting award in Spain 2 days before MLS game

    Miami coach unbothered by Messi getting award in Spain 2 days before MLS game

    Inter Miami coach Cristian "Kily" González confirmed Lionel Messi will travel to Spain next week to receive a prestigious award before rejoining the club for an MLS game two days later.

    18h

    Harry Kane has talent for NFL - Jags kicker Cam Little

    Harry Kane has talent for NFL - Jags kicker Cam Little

    Cam Little is confident Harry Kane has the skill to become an NFL kicker.

    1d

    USMNT players are beefing online again: A look at the most memorable, pettiest feuds

    USMNT players are beefing online again: A look at the most memorable, pettiest feuds

    A new argument between USMNT players has caused a stir, continuing a long tradition of American stars beefing for no reason.

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