Luis Suárez scored his fifth goal of the season for Inter Miami and Alonso Martínez scored the first of his career for New York City FC as the two clubs played to a 1-1 draw. Suárez staked Inter Miami to a 1-0 lead just 15 minutes into the match, scoring on a header with an assist from Julian Gressel off a set piece.
New York City FC forward Alonso Martínez runs with the ball as Inter Miami midfielder David Ruiz defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. New York City FC forward Alonso MartÌnez and Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets go after the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
NYCFC pulled even by halftime when Martínez took a pass from Keaton Parks in the 34th minute and right footed a shot from the right side of the box to the center of the net. Martínez was making his first start and fifth appearance for NYCFC over the past two seasons.Inter Miami is hoping Messi will return Wednesday for a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series against Monterrey.
New York City returns home to play Atlanta United on Saturday. Inter Miami will host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday with Messi’s status for that one also up in the air.
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