Inter Miami failed to claim a win at its brand‑new Nu Stadium, settling for a 2‑2 draw with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Lionel Messi sparked the host’s first lead when his run fed Mexico striker Germán Berterame for the 55th‑minute equaliser, his inaugural goal since a $15 million offseason acquisition. The point extended Miami’s unbeaten run to six MLS matches.

Red Bulls reclaimed parity ten minutes later through 17‑year‑old Adri Mehmeti, who netted his first senior goal after Julian Hall’s pinpoint pass. New York’s Jorge Ruvalcaba added a late strike, erasing an early lead and leaving the score level deep into stoppage time. Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath denied Messi from the spot with a reflex save in the 94th minute.

The draw leaves Inter Miami still winless on home turf despite fielding a star‑laden roster, a frustration that looms over their title defence. New York secured a point that keeps them hovering above the playoff cut line, while Miami’s inability to close games at Nu Stadium underscores a lingering vulnerability as the season tightens. Their next fixture against Orlando City will test resilience.