Inter Miami is racing to lock up Brazil midfielder Casemiro on a free transfer, even as the LA Galaxy leans on MLS "discovery" rules in a bid to slow-roll the move. The chase has turned into a very public stress test of one of the league's more obscure roster mechanisms,

While the game was Miami's first win at Nu Stadium, the main supporter's section was void of its usual pomp and circumstance.

As Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami in MLS and Cristiano Ronaldo stars for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, the gap in prize money structures raises questions about what winning a title truly means in two of soccer’s richest modern leagues.

Reaction to Inter Miami supporters' group La Familia's silent protest and chant has been mixed.

It wasn’t just fans who missed the target. Messi, made aware of the fans’ frustration, could have walked down the field at game’s end and delivered a big, beautiful, two-handed wave.

Inside Inter Miami podcast: after a 2-0 home win at Nu Stadium, La Familia’s silent protest sparks debate as the team prepares for Philadelphia Union.

Under Leagues Cup rules, a draw after regulation meant straight to penalties. Messi stepped up first for Miami and converted, while FC Dallas' Paxton Pomykal missed his attempt. That opened the door for Cremaschi, who kept his composure on Miami's fifth kick to seal a 5‑3 shootout win and push Inter Miami through, according to CBS Sports.

Inter Miami returns to Nu Stadium to host the Portland Timbers in the MLS.