Nu Stadium witnessed one of the most vibrant matches in recent MLS history. In a flurry of goals that ended 6-4, Inter Miami showed why it is the leading candidate for the title, beating a Philadelphia Union that sold the loss in a crazy first half.
And thanks to Luis Suarez’s hat-trick, Inter Miami secured an important victory before the World Cup break.
A heart-stopping first half (4-4)
Six scored. Three earned 🤝 pic.twitter.com/uOtOz8VlUN
– Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) May 25, 2026
The match started off uphill for Guillermo Hoyos’ team.
Just four minutes in, Milan Iloski surprised the home defense, and just six minutes later, he extended the lead from the penalty spot.
However, Lionel Messi’s magic was not long in coming: a surgical assist allowed Germán Berterame to pull one back in the 12th minute.
Despite the “Herons” push, Philadelphia struck again through Bruno Damiani.
It was then that the hierarchy of Luis Suárez appeared.
The “Pistolero”, along with an on-fire Berterame, led a frantic comeback before halftime.
However, another penalty kick converted by Iloski (who also scored a hat-trick) sent the game into the locker room with an unusual 4-4 tie.
Luis Suárez dictates the sentence and Rodrigo de Paul settles the score
VAMOS INTER! 🫢⚽️⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/oa6HqzqSgW
– Luis Suárez (@LuisSuarez9) May 25, 2026
After tactical adjustments in the second half, the pace slowed, but the intensity remained.
The game remained deadlocked until the 81st minute, when Luis Suarez completed his hat-trick with a world-class finish that sparked euphoria in Miami.
With Philadelphia going on the attack in search of an equalizer, Argentina’s Rodrigo de Paul finished off a perfect counter-attack in stoppage time to make it 6-4 and give David Beckham’s side peace of mind.
Inter Miami: On course for the lead before the World Cup break
De Paul’s goal!!! 💥 pic.twitter.com/4dcHCH1OlA
– Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) May 25, 2026
With this victory, Inter Miami consolidates second place in the Eastern Conference with 31 points, just two points behind Nashville.
This win is vital as MLS begins a seven-week hiatus due to the 2026 World Cup.
The team goes into this break in high spirits, confirming that the connection between Messi, Suarez, De Paul and Berterame is currently the most feared offense in the United States.
Filed under: Luis Suárez’s hat-trick