I t has been one step forward and two steps back for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as they prepare to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday. Despite Messi scoring, they suffer

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will be facing San Jose Earthquakes for the 2025 MLS, and coach Javier Mascherano addressed Luis Suarez's availability for the game. Lionel Messi clearly felt the absence of teammate and close friend Luis Suarez during Inter Miami’s 4–1 defeat to Minnesota United FC,

San Jose’s Colombian forward Cristian Arango is tied with Vancouver’s Brian White for the league lead with eight goals. Former Inter Miami forward Josef Martinez of Venezuela, who joined the Earthquakes this year, has six goals. Argentine midfielder Cristian Espinoza has four goals and an MLS-best seven assists.