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Messi and Miami trounced by LAFC in season opener

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in Los Angeles FC's 3-0 victory Saturday night.
Feb 22, 2026, 05:05 am - Associated Press

Match Timeline

LAFC
Inter Miami CF
  • KO
  • 37
  • 45+3
  • HT
  • 45
  • 68
  • 69
  • 73
  • 80
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 89
  • 90+4
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Los Angeles Football Club 3, Inter Miami CF 0.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 3, Inter Miami CF 0.
90'+4'
Goal! Los Angeles Football Club 3, Inter Miami CF 0. Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Denis Bouanga.
Match Stats
LAFCMIA
Possession
31.6%
68.431.6
68.4%
Shots on Goal
6
3
Shot Attempts
15
12
Yellow Cards
1
2
Corner Kicks
4
3
Saves
3
2