All Goals From Inter Miami vs. Austin FC at the NU Stadium Opening
Inter Miami opens Nu Stadium in a historic night, but Austin FC arrive ready to spoil the party.
81' - Goal for Inter Miami!
Luis Suárez reacts inside the box and taps it in from close range following a corner kick, bringing Inter Miami back level.
Score: Inter Miami 2-2 Austin FC
53' - Goal for Austin FC!
Jayden Nelson finishes off a deadly counterattack with a right-footed strike from inside the box, restoring the visitors’ lead.
Score: Inter Miami 1-2 Austin FC
10' - Goal for Inter Miami!
Lionel Messi strikes back quickly with a brilliant header from the center of the box, meeting a precise cross from the left and guiding it into the top corner to level the game.
Score: Inter Miami 1-1 Austin FC
6' - Goal for Austin FC!
Guilherme Biro rises in the box and powers a header home from a corner kick, giving the visitors an early lead and stunning the crowd.
Score: Inter Miami 0-1 Austin FC
Inter Miami open their new home in a night that could define their season
Inter Miami are ready to write a new chapter in their history. This weekend, the Herons will debut at the impressive Nu Stadium, a match that goes far beyond three points. This is not just another MLS game… it’s a defining moment of identity, ambition and expectations.
After leaving behind Chase Stadium, where they lifted their first-ever MLS trophy, the team led by Lionel Messi aims to turn this new venue into a fortress. According to reports, the club structured their entire start to the season around this moment, playing their first five matches away from home.
A strong start… but defensive concerns remain
On paper, Inter Miami arrive in solid form: three wins, one draw and one loss, placing them third in the Eastern Conference. But the deeper analysis tells a more complex story.
The team looks more balanced than in previous seasons, yet defensive issues persist. Eight goals conceded in five matches is far from ideal for a contender. Still, their attacking power delivers, highlighted by the comeback win against New York City FC, where Messi once again made the difference with a stunning free-kick.
Austin FC aim to spoil the party (and they have reasons to believe)
On the other side stands Austin FC, flying under the radar but hungry to make noise. Their start has been inconsistent: one win, two draws and two losses, leaving them in the lower half of the Western Conference.
However, there’s a warning sign for Miami. Austin became the first team to shut out LAFC this season, proving they can defend under pressure.
History also leans in their favor. Austin have never lost to Inter Miami: a dominant 5-1 win in 2022 and a 1-1 draw in 2023. While past results don’t guarantee anything, they do add pressure to the hosts.
With a busy April schedule ahead, Nico Estévez’s side knows that getting a result in Miami could change their momentum completely.
Messi, the ultimate factor… even with fitness doubts
All eyes are, inevitably, on Lionel Messi. His recent absence from training raised concerns, but according to reports, it was a planned decision to manage his workload after the international break.
Still, not everything is perfect for Miami. Facundo Mura remains a doubt, while Austin arrive with multiple absences: Dani Pereira, Robert Taylor, Brandon Vázquez and Owen Wolff are ruled out, and Jayden Nelson is questionable.
