Tadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, beating Charlotte FC 1-0.

After missing Inter Maiami's last two matches for load management, Lionel Messi could return for a match facing Charlotte FC at home on Sunday. The Herons were able to see defeat Cavalier SC in Champions Cup play and will now have another test with Wilfried Zaha coming to town.

Inter Miami CF stayed undefeated in 2025 MLS play on Sunday, defeating Charlotte FC 1–0 for their second straight win after beating the Houston Dynamo 4–1 on Matchday 2. Tadeo Allende scored Inter Miami’s lone goal in the 46th minute in a slick exchange with Luis Suárez,