Messi’s masterpiece for 101st goal — Inter Miami 2-2 San Diego (fourth straight draw)
Lionel Messi’s 101st goal and a Luis Suarez strike weren’t enough as Anders Dreyer rescued San Diego with an 82nd‑minute equaliser.
Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw at home by San Diego in an MLS regular-season match on September 21, 2026, after surrendering a late lead for the fourth consecutive draw.
The visitors opened the scoring before Inter Miami responded in the 23rd minute when Lionel Messi produced a signature finish to level the score — the Argentine’s 101st goal — extending his season tally to 20 goals and 11 assists.
Key moments that decided the game
Luis Suarez put Miami ahead in the 75th minute with his 13th goal of the MLS campaign; he also has 3 assists this season. The home side, however, were unable to close out the victory.
In the 82nd minute Anders Dreyer struck his second goal of the night to make it 2-2 and secure a point for San Diego, leaving the match finished level.
The draw stopped Inter Miami from reclaiming second place in the Eastern Conference. Both Miami and New England Revolution sit on the same number of points, but New England hold the higher position by superior goal difference; Nashville remain top of the conference.
Photo: press material from the event
