Messi sets MLS milestone with assist in 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire
Lionel Messi recorded his 13th assist of the season to secure a 1-1 draw in Chicago, becoming the first player in MLS history to reach 30 goal contributions in three separate campaigns.
Lionel Messi delivered his 13th assist of the Major League Soccer season to help Inter Miami earn a 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. The result made Messi the first player in MLS history to record at least 30 goal contributions in three separate seasons, having already tallied 18 goals and 13 assists in the 2026 campaign. 1
Match breakdown and record Chicago crowd
Chicago took the lead in the 10th minute when Robert Lewandowski scored with an acrobatic strike. Inter Miami leveled the match in the 48th minute when Casemiro headed home a corner kick delivered by Messi. 12
The match drew 63,094 spectators to Soldier Field, establishing a new single-game club attendance record for Chicago Fire FC. The crowd broke the franchise mark of 62,358 set when Chicago hosted Inter Miami on April 13, 2025. 3
Eastern Conference standings and upcoming fixture
The point leaves Inter Miami in second place in the Eastern Conference standings with 44 points, while Chicago remains in third place with 39 points. 3
Inter Miami next returns to Nu Stadium to host Nashville SC on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 a.m. Asia/Shanghai, with live coverage available on Apple TV. 4
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