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Inter Miami is no stranger to making history, and Saturday night brought another chapter—though not one to celebrate. The club became just the third team in MLS history to surrender a match after holding a three-goal advantage, dropping a 4–3 Florida Derby decision to Orlando City at Nu Stadium.
The Herons' opening 33 minutes were exceptional, with Lionel Messi delivering a goal and two assists, as the Argentine playmaker set up Telasco Segovia and Ian Fray to push his side to a commanding 3–0 lead. However, the wheels came off rapidly, with Martín Ojeda producing a stunning solo effort in the 39th minute, spinning past a defender before firing beyond Dayne St. Clair.
The resurgence continued for an Orlando side that has otherwise struggled this campaign, as the Lions relied on direct, purposeful football in the second half to exploit Miami's defensive vulnerabilities, with Ojeda adding two more goals and Tyrese Spicer delivering the decisive winner in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.
Messi is magical. 🔮 pic.twitter.com/v2PlU1vLuX
With the defeat, Miami remains without a win at Nu Stadium, suffering their first loss on the new pitch after opening the venue with three consecutive draws against Austin FC, Red Bull New York, and the New England Revolution.
Despite the dramatic scoreline, both goalkeepers had standout moments. St. Clair registered five saves, including a remarkable stop with his face to briefly preserve Miami's lead, while his Canadian counterpart Maxime Crépeau delivered a breathtaking four-save sequence as part of a seven-save display for Orlando.
Below is Sports Illustrated's full match breakdown, complete with report card grades for every Inter Miami player who featured on the night.
Inter Miami Report Card vs. Orlando City (4-3-3)
GK: Dayne St. Clair—D: There are few bright spots for a goalkeeper who conceded a hat-trick, yet without the Canadian international, Miami's defeat could have been far heavier. A save off his own face and a breakaway stop highlighted a respectable outing from the Miami shot-stopper.
RB: Ian Fray—C: Recalled to the starting lineup as Miami reverted to a four-man defensive unit, Fray opened his seasonal account with a first-half goal but was exposed on counter-attacks after the break—a situation that likely stemmed from a tactical decision Hoyos will look back on with regret.
CB: Micael—F: Both Miami center backs endured a disastrous evening, and Micael was no exception. Pushing too far up the field, caught flat-footed on Orlando's transitions, and struggling with basic passing, it was a thoroughly poor night for the Brazilian.
CB: Maxi Falcón—F-: Back in grade school, there was a grade worse than an F—an "incomplete"—and that may be the most fitting assessment for Maxi Falcón here. Once again, his errors proved costly for Miami. He was consistently caught behind the play, lost every one of his duels, recorded no defensive actions, was beaten by dribblers three times, and conceded the penalty that led to the 3–3 equalizer. Miami would be a stronger side without him.
LB: Noah Allen—D: Earlier in the 2025 MLS season, Noah Allen voiced frustration over being shuffled across multiple positions, making it difficult to find consistency. This year, he has alternated between left back and left wingback with relative success, but was unable to track Tyrese Spicer on the go-ahead goal.
RM: Telasco Segovia—C: Segovia enjoyed a first half to remember, netting a goal and contributing an assist as Miami surged to a 3–0 advantage. However, those efforts were undermined by a lack of defensive engagement in the second half, leaving wide channels exposed for Orlando to exploit.
CM: Rodrigo De Paul—D: With pressure mounting to secure his place in Argentina's World Cup squad later this month, it was a difficult afternoon for Rodrigo De Paul in central midfield. The experienced defensive midfielder failed to win key challenges and left passing lanes open for Orlando to play through with ease.
LM: Yannick Bright—C: Back from suspension, Yannick Bright completed more passes than any other Inter Miami player and was largely untroubled throughout the second-half collapse.
RW: Lionel Messi—A-: The eight-time Ballon d'Or recipient scored once and assisted twice in an impressive first-half display, though his frustration was evident as his side conceded four goals in rapid succession, earning him a yellow card in the process. Even so, three direct goal contributions are difficult to grade harshly.
ST: Luis Suárez—D+: The Uruguayan forward was a notable presence during his 71 minutes on the pitch, registering an assist and creating a match-high four scoring opportunities. However, his age and reduced mobility limited his ability to contribute defensively in any meaningful way.
LW: Germán Berterame—F: Berterame continued to falter in front of goal, squandering clear-cut chances in both halves despite accumulating 15 touches inside the opposition's box.
SUB: Facundo Mura (66')—C: The Argentine wingback entered late in the contest but was unable to bring any stability to the backline as Orlando pressed on with their historic comeback.
SUB: Tadeo Allende (71')—D: The hero of the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs, Allende made one promising run upon entering the match but failed to create any meaningful chances or leave a mark at either end of the field.
Subs not used: Rocco Ríos Novo (GK), Daniel Sumalla, César Abadia-Reda, Gonzalo Luján, Alex Shaw, Preston Plambeck, Dániel Pintér
The Problem That Won't Go Away
Despite possessing some aerial ability, the center back partnership of Maxi Falcón and Micael consistently struggles to stay with the pace of play. Time and again, the pair can be seen gesturing toward attackers while making labored, lung-burning runs that ultimately fail to get them back in position.
Compounding the issue, the tactical instructions they receive are overly aggressive at the best of times. Given the game's momentum and context, a strong argument could be made that Miami should have adopted a more conservative approach after conceding three goals—yet they pushed forward regardless, as seen in the clip below, leaving Micael and Falcón exposed and Allen too far back to intervene.
TYRESE SPICER. ORLANDO COME ALL THE WAY BACK TO TAKE THE LEAD 4-3. pic.twitter.com/2JDTySgjTm
The Herons have been linked with a move for Casemiro from Manchester United, and while that signing could add solidity in midfield, perhaps the club's more pressing need is for a quick, commanding central defender.
What's Next For Inter Miami?
Inter Miami will be eager to put the historic Florida Derby collapse behind them and shift focus to next week's trip north, where they face a Toronto FC side wrapping up a nine-game home stand at BMO Field. After that fixture, the Herons enter a double gameweek, visiting FC Cincinnati on May 13 before returning to Nu Stadium on May 17 to host the Portland Timbers—still in search of that elusive first home win at their new venue.