Inter Miami's Nu Stadium woes deepen with 3-4 loss to Orlando City, winless in four
Synopsis
Inter Miami's new-stadium curse deepens. Leading 3-0 at home against Orlando City, with Messi and Suárez combining brilliantly, the Herons imploded in the second half. Ojeda's hat-trick and a stoppage-time winner summed up a performance that raises doubts about whether Inter Miami can translate their star power into consistent home results.
Key Takeaways
Inter Miami lost 3-4 to Orlando City SC at Nu Stadium on 3 May .
The Herons are now winless in four games at their newly opened venue.
Martín Ojeda scored a hat-trick for Orlando City , including a stoppage-time winner .
Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami and took his tally to eight goals this season.
Inter Miami led 3-0 before conceding four unanswered goals in the second half.
Inter Miami CF suffered another setback at their newly inaugurated Nu Stadium on 3 May, falling 3-4 to Orlando City SC in a dramatic MLS encounter. The loss extended the Herons' winless run to four games since the venue's opening in April, raising fresh questions about their ability to perform on home turf.
The match saw Orlando City mount a stunning second-half comeback, overturning a 3-0 deficit with four unanswered goals. Martín Ojeda's hat-trick proved decisive, with the star Designated Player capping his performance with a stoppage-time winner in the 90th minute via Tyrese Spicer.
Inter Miami's first-half dominance
The hosts dominated the opening period, with Fray breaking the deadlock in the 4th minute after receiving a precise pass from Segovia. The goal marked Fray's first of the regular season, while Segovia extended his assist tally to six — leading the team in that category.
Segovia doubled the advantage in the 25th minute, finishing from close range after Lionel Messi laid off a grounded ball following a combination move down the left flank with Luis Suárez. The goal was Segovia's second of the campaign, with Messi credited his second assist.
Messi added a third in the 33rd minute with a precise strike to the bottom-left corner, taking his tally to eight goals this regular season. Suárez provided the assist, his second of the league campaign.
Orlando City's dramatic turnaround
Orlando City pulled one back in the 39th minute before Ojeda's brilliance in the second half transformed the contest. Goals in the 68th minute and 79th minute drew the sides level, setting up a frantic finale. Ojeda's stoppage-time strike in the 90+3rd minute sealed a 3-4 victory for the Lions.
What the players said
Ojeda, reflecting on the turnaround, told reporters:
Point of View
Suárez, and Segovia combined for four goals and multiple assists, yet the Herons conceded four in a row — a collapse that suggests deeper tactical or mental fragility. For a franchise built on marquee names, this winless streak at a state-of-the-art facility is a credibility test.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Inter Miami vs Orlando City match?
Orlando City SC defeated Inter Miami CF 4-3 on 3 May at Nu Stadium . Inter Miami led 3-0 at one stage but conceded four unanswered goals, with Martín Ojeda scoring a hat-trick including the stoppage-time winner.
How many games has Inter Miami been winless at Nu Stadium?
Inter Miami is now winless in four games at Nu Stadium since the venue opened in April. The loss to Orlando City continues a troubling home run for the Herons.
Who scored for Inter Miami in this match?
Fray , Segovia , and Lionel Messi each scored one goal for Inter Miami . Messi's goal took his tally to eight this regular season. Luis Suárez provided assists on two of the three goals.
What did Martín Ojeda achieve in this game?
Martín Ojeda scored a hat-trick for Orlando City , including the decisive stoppage-time winner in the 90+3rd minute . Orlando's interim head coach Martín Perelman praised Ojeda for his performance, noting he had played 90 minutes just 72 hours earlier.
