The game started off poorly for Miami. In the second minute, Messi sent a back pass directly into the path of Montreal forward Prince Owusu, who scored an easy goal on a left-footed shot from the center of the box to give the home team a 1-0 lead.

Inter Miami exceeded expectations during the Club World Cup tournament by going undefeated in the group stage and eventually falling to Paris Saint-Germain.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez is nearing the end of his stint with the club, with the striker reportedly considering retirement.