MIAMI – Preston Plambeck netted his first MLS goal in the 87th minute, while Luis Suárez added two more, giving Inter Miami CF a 3‑2 win over Chicago. The victory snapped the Fire’s three‑game winning streak and spoiled Robert Lewandowski’s debut. Miami (10‑2‑4) have won five straight, a run that began before the MLS six‑week break for the FIFA World Cup.

In the match, Inter Miami’s attack was relentless; Suárez’s hat‑trick was his first in MLS since 2024, and Plambeck’s brace came after a rebound off a parried shot. Chicago, missing key players, fell after an own goal by Rocco Ríos Novo, who slipped the ball into his own net on a failed first‑touch pass. Suárez converted from the spot in the 27th minute to level the score, while Puso Dithejane, subbed on in the 62nd minute, netted his first MLS goal with a first‑touch finish.

Manager Guillermo Hoyos praised the squad’s effort and the support staff, noting the importance of rest for absent stars Messi and de Paul. Lewandowski, 37, signed on June 29 and had his debut delayed by a postponed match due to air quality. The win keeps Miami in contention for postseason spots, while Chicago will look to rebuild after the setback.