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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Columbus Crew and Inter Miami tie 2-2

The Columbus Crew and Inter Miami played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night, ending Miami's six-game winning streak. The match featured a late equalizer by Brais Méndez and the return of Lionel Messi as a substitute.

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Why It Matters

This match affects the current standings and winning streaks for both the Columbus Crew and Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer regular season.

Key Facts

  • The match between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami ended in a 2-2 draw.
  • Brais Méndez scored an equalizing goal in the 84th minute.
  • Luis Suárez scored the opening goal for Miami in the 16th minute.
  • Noah Allen scored a goal for Miami during first-half stoppage time.
  • Columbus Crew scored one goal via an own goal in the first half.
  • Lionel Messi entered the game as a substitute in the 53rd minute.
  • The match kickoff was delayed by 40 minutes due to weather.
  • Columbus Crew's record is 5-8-5; Inter Miami's record is 11-2-5.
  • Luis Suárez reached a milestone of at least 10 goals and 5 assists in each of his first three MLS seasons.
  • Columbus Crew will play Charlotte on Aug. 15.

Who's Mentioned

organizationColumbus Crew“Professional soccer team with a record of 5-8-5.”personLuis Suárez“Inter Miami player who scored the opening goal.”personLionel Messi“Inter Miami player who entered the game as a substitute.”personBrais Méndez“Columbus Crew player who scored the equalizing goal in his MLS debut.”personNoah Allen“Inter Miami player who scored a goal in first-half stoppage time.”organizationInter Miami“Professional soccer team with a record of 11-2-5.”