Suarez hat-trick powers Inter Miami to 6-4 comeback win vs Philadelphia
Synopsis
Trailing 3-1, Inter Miami refused to fold — Suarez's hat-trick, Berterame's brace, and a De Paul stoppage-time finish delivered a breathless 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union. Miami head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 break with four straight wins and a squad firing on all cylinders.
Key Takeaways
Inter Miami CF defeated Philadelphia Union 6-4 on 25 May in an MLS regular season match.
Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick, taking his regular-season tally to six goals .
German Berterame scored a brace (his 6th and 7th goals) and contributed four assists for the season.
Rodrigo De Paul sealed the result in stoppage time — his fourth goal of the regular season.
Lionel Messi recorded his seventh assist of the season with two key passes for Berterame.
The win extends Inter Miami's winning run to four consecutive matches ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 break.
Luis Suarez delivered a stunning hat-trick as Inter Miami CF came from 3-1 down to defeat Philadelphia Union 6-4 in MLS regular season action on 25 May, extending the club's winning run to four consecutive matches ahead of the break for the FIFA World Cup 2026. German Berterame added a brace and Rodrigo De Paul sealed the result in stoppage time to complete one of the season's most dramatic turnarounds.
How the Match Unfolded
Philadelphia came out of the blocks sharply, netting twice inside the opening 10 minutes to establish a 2-0 lead. Berterame pulled one back in the 13th minute, finishing from close range after a precise assist from Lionel Messi inside the box — the Argentine's seventh assist of the regular season.
The visitors extended their advantage to 3-1 in the 20th minute, but Suarez responded in the 29th minute with a spectacular volley following a delivery from Fray — the midfielder's second league assist of the campaign — to make it 3-2.
Miami's First-Half Comeback
Berterame levelled at 3-3 in the 42nd minute, converting a first-time right-footed finish after Messi played a precise ball from the top of the box. The goal was Berterame's seventh of the season and his first brace in Inter Miami colours.
Suarez then gave Miami their first lead of the night in the 44th minute, tapping in after De Paul's initial effort was saved. The half appeared to be heading to a close at 4-3, but Philadelphia equalised in the eighth minute of stoppage time to send both sides into the interval locked at 4-4.
Suarez Seals It, De Paul Finishes It
Inter Miami retook the lead in the 81st minute when Berterame's shot was saved inside the box; the rebound fell to Suarez, who converted to complete his hat-trick. The goal took Suarez's tally to six goals this regular season, while Berterame moved to four assists.
De Paul put the result beyond doubt in the third minute of stoppage time, finishing from the right end of the box off a pass from Silvetti — the latter's third assist of the season. The goal was De Paul's fourth of the regular season.
Context and What It Means
The 6-4 victory is Inter Miami's fourth straight win in the 2025 MLS regular season, arriving at a significant moment: the club now heads into the FIFA World Cup 2026 break on the back of a strong run of form. Notably, the match highlighted Miami's attacking depth beyond Messi, with Suarez, Berterame, and De Paul all making decisive contributions. The result will be a concern for Philadelphia, who led 3-1 before conceding five unanswered goals across the two halves.
Point of View
At this stage of his career, continues to defy expectation with decisive big-game contributions, while Berterame is emerging as a reliable second scorer. Heading into the World Cup break with four straight wins, Miami's momentum is real — the question is whether they can sustain it when the season resumes in a congested second half.
NationPress
12 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union on 25 May?
Inter Miami CF defeated Philadelphia Union 6-4 in MLS regular season action on 25 May. Miami came from 3-1 down to secure the win, with the result sealed in the third minute of stoppage time.
How did Luis Suarez score his hat-trick against Philadelphia?
Suarez scored his first goal with a spectacular volley in the 29th minute, added his second from close range in the 44th minute after De Paul's shot was saved, and completed his hat-trick in the 81st minute converting a rebound from Berterame's saved effort. The hat-trick took his regular-season tally to six goals.
What role did Lionel Messi play in the match?
Messi did not score but provided two key assists for Berterame's goals — one inside the box in the 13th minute and another from the top of the box in the 42nd minute — taking his regular-season assist tally to seven.
What is the significance of this win for Inter Miami?
The 6-4 victory gives Inter Miami four consecutive wins in the 2025 MLS regular season. It is their last match before the break for the FIFA World Cup 2026, meaning the club heads into the hiatus in strong form.
Who else scored for Inter Miami besides Suarez?
German Berterame scored twice (his 6th and 7th regular-season goals) and Rodrigo De Paul added the sixth goal in stoppage time, his fourth of the regular season. Berterame also contributed four assists on the season.
